Prof Babs Surujlal: Why we celebrate Transport Month

Transport is the backbone of any thriving economy, and in South Africa it is a lifeline that connects people to opportunities, businesses to markets, and communities to essential services. Transport Month, celebrated in October, provides a moment to reflect on the critical role transport plays in our daily lives, our economy, and our future. It…

NWU Eagles Cybathlon team heads for Zürich

The countdown to this year’s Cybathlon 2024 has begun for local supporters of the NWU Eagles Cybathlon team, who had an enthusiastic send-off on 18 October.

The Cybathlon is a prestigious event organised by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and takes place in Kloten, north of Zürich. It is a global platform focusing on…

NWU’s fatherhood project rebuilds family bonds from prison

An award-winning programme of the North-West University (NWU) is changing the lives of imprisoned men and their children by coaching and supporting them to be better fathers.

Launched in 2015 at the Potchefstroom Remand Detention Facility, the fatherhood training and equipping programme, “A life beyond iron bars”, is a transformative…

Alumnus clinches top position at National Teaching Awards

Itumeleng Komane, a graduate of the North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus and a dedicated teacher at the Sunrise View Secondary School, recently achieved a significant milestone by securing the top position in the prestigious Excellence in Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning category at the National Teaching Awards.

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Investing in transport infrastructure for long-term economic recovery

Investing in transport infrastructure is critical to South Africa’s post-pandemic economic recovery. This is according to Dr Alexander Samuels from the North-West University’s (NWU) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. By modernising highways, ports, railways and airports, the country can enhance supply chain efficiency, attract foreign…

Astronomy is the name of the game in global contest for 'quasi-moon'

Astronomy enthusiasts from nearly 100 countries have submitted thousands of suggestions for the naming of a rare celestial body. The task of narrowing this down to the top 10 possible names has been entrusted to an international panel of experts, one of whom is Prof Thebe Medupe, an astronomer and academic at the North-West University (NWU).…

Dr Alexander Samuels: Why studying transport infrastructure is a worthwhile choice for prospective students

October is Transport Month in South Africa. Alexander Samuels, from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) and lecturer in the Department of Transport Economics and Logistics Management, explains why studying transport infrastructure is a worthwhile choice for prospective students, especially at the…

Dr Olebogeng Baikgaki: ‘Transport remains the lifeblood of our economy and society’

As South Africa celebrates Transport Month this October, Dr Olebogeng Baikgaki of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University highlights the crucial role of infrastructure in economic development. Efficient transport systems are essential to stimulate growth, reduce inequality and promote sustainable development…

Alumnus wins regional Vodacom Journalist of the Year award

"If your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon," according to British playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard. This sentiment is echoed by Thabiso Moss, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU) and a senior journalist at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

Thabiso's outstanding…

Universal access to transport: A call for inclusivity amidst South Africa’s inequalities

As South Africans celebrate Transport Month in October, we should broaden our focus beyond infrastructure and modernisation to the more nuanced and pressing issue of universal access to transport. This annual observance is a time to reflect on how transport systems impact everyone, especially those who are marginalised by their physical or…