International Dictionary Day celebration: a dazzling display of heritage

International Dictionary Day was commemorated in style on Wednesday, 16 October at the North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom Campus in a stunning exhibition of heritage, history and language.

The North West Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation, together with the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), Sefala…

Movement raises awareness about the growth of indigenous languages

In advance of the of the celebration of International Dictionary Day, the North West Department of Culture, Sports and Recreation, in collaboration with the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), organised a Lexicography Awareness campaign on Tuesday, 15 October.

Lexicography is the discipline of compiling, writing and editing…

NWU honours Brigadier Steven Moodley with the Chancellor’s Medal

As a pillar of the Potchefstroom community, with an unshakeable commitment to quality policing, Brigadier Steven Moodley has been awarded the Chancellor’s Medal by the North-West University (NWU).

He received this honour during a graduation ceremony on 24 October. The Chancellor’s Medal is awarded to people who show exceptional merit or…

Students celebrate African unity at 5th annual Cultural Day

By:Ntokozo Maseko and Lethabo Matjiu

In a celebration of traditional African food, dance, music and poetry, students at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) came together for the fifth annual Cultural Day of the Student Life Department.

Held on 4 October at Sedibeng Park in Mahikeng,…

BEd alumni reunion strengthens the NWU community

The importance of alumni involvement in shaping the future of the North-West University (NWU) and ensuring its transformation was stressed during a recent reunion for BEd alumni.

On 26 September, the Alumni Office, in collaboration with the Faculty of Education, hosted a memorable reunion for BEd alumni, bringing together graduates from…

Supporting pregnant women living with HIV/Aids and gestational diabetes

The School of Nursing at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus has launched a potentially life-saving community engagement project aimed at supporting pregnant women living with HIV/Aids and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

 “Gestational diabetes and HIV/Aids pose significant health risks to pregnant women and their…

Innovative solutions take the stage at SCSIS Honours Project Presentation Day

The School of Computer Science and Information Systems (SCSIS) at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University held its annual Honours Project Presentation Day on 10 October 2024 at The Roots venue in Potchefstroom. The event showcased the innovative projects and research conducted by the school’s 32 honours-degree students, providing…

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 TTIS empowers agro-processors and emerging farmers

The Food Resilience Unit in the Department of Social Development at the City of Johannesburg recently partnered with Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) at the North-West University (NWU) to host an Intellectual Property (IP) Awareness Workshop. The aim of the workshop was to equip agro-processors and emerging farmers to…

African communities must benefit from artificial intelligence

For artificial intelligence (AI) to become a tool for economic empowerment without worsening existing inequalities, various ethical considerations around AI must be addressed.

This is according to Evans Mohlatlole, a lecturer in the subject group Social Work at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus.

Evens, who is…