How technology and community involvement can bridge the gap between communities and legal aid

When seeking legal assistance, community members often face significant barriers owing to inadequate financial resources. One way to connect members of the public with legal services is to use online channels.

This is one of the possible solutions outlined in the research work of Prof Lusanda Beauty Juta, acting deputy director of the…

NWU community mourns the passing away of Adv Ilyayambwa Mwanawina

It is with great sadness that the North-West University (NWU) has taken note of the untimely passing away of Adv Ilyayambwa Mwanawina on 10 July 2024. He was a practicing advocate in the High Court of South Africa and was employed at the Duma Nokwe Group of Advocates in Sandton.

As a leader he left an…

Another academic announced as a M&G 200 Young South African

The North-West University (NWU) boasts another winner of the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans for 2024.  Dr Pieter Odendaal, a senior lecturer in the subject group Creative Writing, was announced a winner in the Arts and Entertainment category.

He joins Dr Monray Williams, a senior lecturer in the subject group…

Paint, debate and worship create a memorable event

Sip-and-paint events are more than just a trendy activity – they are a delightful combination of creativity, relaxation and social interaction, offering a space where people can express themselves artistically, connect with others and unwind.

The North-West University's (NWU’s) Faculty of Theology and the King of Glory Youth Ministries…

The Faculty of Humanities: fostering engagement and social change

The Faculty of Humanities (FHUM) at the North-West University (NWU) has an approach to education that goes beyond textbooks and lectures. Here, students and staff embark on a journey that not only sharpens their minds but also nurtures their hearts, fostering a sense of responsibility towards creating a better world. Through engaged research,…

A wish list for Dr Pieter Groenewald, the new Minister of Correctional Services

Dr Casper Lötter, a conflict criminologist affiliated with the North-West University’s (NWU) School of Philosophy, gives his wish list for what the new Minister of Correctional Services, Dr Pieter Groenewald, can do to improve the country’s correctional services system.

“It is indeed a wonderful time to be in criminology when the…

Beer and cheese take centre stage

The annual #BeerAndCheese initiative, organised by the School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering at the North-West University (NWU), sparks creativity and entrepreneurial skills among students.

The project, which had been put on hold since 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, made a historic return this year. School director…

Academic a finalist in M&G 200 Young South Africans

Dr Monray Williams, a senior lecturer in the subject group Biochemistry at the North-West University (NWU), has been announced a finalist in the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans for 2024 in the Science, Technology, and Innovation category.

This annual feature by the Mail & Guardian newspaper celebrates 200 young South…

Celebrating 20 years of excellence with the BEd class

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus was alive with excitement and nostalgia as the BEd class of 2004 gathered to celebrate a remarkable milestone on Wednesday, 26 June.

The theme for the day was "Celebrating 20 Years of Delivering Excellence in the Education Sector," and it set the stage for an inspiring and…

NWU academic’s visit to Romanian university highlights the power of academic exchange

Prof Fazel Freeks, an esteemed associate professor and coordinator of community engagement at the Faculty of Theology of the North-West University (NWU), embarked on an important visit to Ovidius University of Constanta in Romania for 14 days.

This visit highlighted the NWU’s core pillars: teaching and learning, research, and community…