NWU alumnus nominated for young founders’ award

North-West University (NWU) Alumnus Siyabonga Mhlabane has been nominated for the FOYA Awards 2022 in the category of the Most Promising Founder of the Year under 30.

Launched in 2016, the annual FOYA Awards recognises and appreciates young founders contributing  to the development of the African continent, while creating…

Ten NWU Eagles heading to Mauritius

You will need both hands for this. Ten – count them – ten North-West University (NWU) Eagles from the NWU’s athletics club have been included in the South African team that will compete in the CAA Africa Championships that will be held in Mauritius from 8 to 12 June.

 That is excluding long-distance runner Elroy Gelant, who is a…

“No” means “no”, and that is it

Fifteen months ago, the unfathomable happened. In an incident of such malice, such disrespect and cruelty, Carla Mӧller’s life was irrevocably changed.   

She was raped, but due to the non-violent nature of the incident, she was dissuaded from laying a formal complaint. According to her, her case was not allowed to be…

Young LLD graduate is wise beyond his years

At the tender age of 25, Phemelo Theophilus Magau has completed a daunting challenge: he finished his Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree in just two years.

He was awarded his LLD in mercantile law during an autumn graduation ceremony at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus on 25 May 2022.

Phemelo’s PhD thesis was “A…

Legalisation of cannabis has implications for mental healthcare practitioners

Misinformation about cannabis use can have serious implications for people facing mental health challenges. Mental healthcare practitioners can counter this by running education campaigns for vulnerable people, including mental healthcare users and especially the youth.

This recommendation comes from Isaac Mokgaola, an academic in the…

Botswana minister obtains his PhD from the NWU Business School

We wish to extend huge congratulations to the Minister of Land and Water Affairs of the Republic of Botswana, Dr Kefentse C Mzwinila, for graduating with a PhD degree from the NWU Business School on 25 May 2022.                      …

What a year for Christa Ramasimong

It has been a year in which highlight has succeeded highlight, in which one honour bestowed succeeded another. Christa Ramasimong is experiencing a time that will not only shape her future, but her very being. The character of the young woman is being moulded in a furnace fired by her resolve to succeed.  

This North-West…

NWU mascot Eagi graduates

A secret, closely guarded since 2019, was at long-last revealed during the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Science graduation session on 23 May 2022.

Not only did NWU mascot Eagi graduated with a BSc degree in agriculture and agricultural economics, but his true identity was revealed.

Kabelo…

Feather in NWU’s cap as it bags prestigious prize

As its digital business strategy begins to gain momentum, the North-West University (NWU) is being recognised for its digitisation progress.

On 20 April 2022 the university received an external award for the successful implementation of Planon, an integrated workplace management system (IWMS). The award was presented by the South…

SANBS and NWU in bid to boost much-needed blood stocks

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) says its stocks are unstable, and is urging the public to kindly donate blood regularly to avoid blood shortages.

Meanwhile, the North-West University (NWU) is contributing to the campaign by hosting additional blood donation drives.  Three drives, in association with the SANBS, have…