Prof Waldo Krugell: Consequences of Expropriation Bill being exaggerated

On 23 January, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the Expropriation Bill. Simply put, the bill allows the state to expropriate land in the public interest, including without compensation.

The signing of the Bill elicited no little backlash from the public, as well as from certain political parties, while others praised it.

NWU academics to speak at cannabis workshop in Botswana

Three North-West University (NWU) academics from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences will highlight the value of indigenous knowledge systems to the cannabis and hemp industries at the Canada-Botswana City Partnerships Conference.

Taking place on January 31, 2025, in Gaborone, Botswana under the theme "Enhancing local…

Construction commences on Mahikeng teaching facilities

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is increasing its teaching spaces by constructing new laboratories and lecture halls this year to address the growing needs of students and staff.

The construction of geography and life sciences laboratory spaces under the Faculty of Education began on 15 January. These facilities are…

Professor continues as longstanding judge at the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards

By: Gofaone Motsamai

Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe of the North-West University (NWU) serves as a longstanding judge at the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards. As an academic at the NWU with extensive experience in the media industry, Prof Motsaathebe has served as a judge at these awards since 2021, contributing…

Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences celebrates Grade 12 top achievers

By Mokgothu Phenyo and Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu

The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS) at the North-West University (NWU) held an awards ceremony on 21 January to honour the 2024 Grade 12 top achievers of the Dean’s Project School Intervention Programme and their tutors.

“The Dean’s…

NWU hosts 33rd SAARMSTE International Conference

The North-West University (NWU) hosted the 33rd annual conference of the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (SAARMSTE) on the Potchefstroom Campus from 13 to 16 January 2025.

This international conference, hosted in collaboration with the North West SAARMSTE chapter, was aimed at…

Academic calls for implementation of Fresh Produce Market report

The time for inquiries and investigations is over and action is needed. This is according to Dr Lindikaya Myeki, a senior lecturer in Agricultural Economics and Extension at the North-West University (NWU).

This is in response to the recent release of the Competition Commission of South Africa’s (CCSA’s) Fresh Produce Market Inquiry…

Fourth-year social work conference highlights student achievements

The North-West University's (NWU’s) subject group Social Work’s annual conference once again highlighted the achievements of fourth-year social work students, according to their block practicum experiences.

The event brought together students, academics, South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) members and practice…

“Pitch Your Business Competition” ignites entrepreneurial dreams

In a dynamic collaboration aimed at transforming communities through entrepreneurship, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) bhive Enterprise Development Centre (bhive EDC) joined forces with Radio Pulpit, I AM Youth and TBN Africa to host the "Pitch Your Business Competition".

This initiative not only fosters innovation but also drives…

Social work students pledge their dedication

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) subject group Social Work celebrated its annual Solemn Declaration Ceremony, a significant event for social work students across the university.

The ceremony was organised by senior lecturer Tasleem Sayed from the Potchefstroom Campus, Dr Lucé Pretorius, deputy subject group leader and senior lecturer…