#ThusaNgwanaGeno gives back

North-West University (NWU) lecturer at the School of Government Studies John Molepo has done it again.

During December last year and January this year, John and a number of volunteers collected money at various intersections in Potchefstroom and Pretoria.

The money was collected in aim of his annual #ThusaNgwanaGeno…

NWU again delivers highest number of successful SAICA first-time candidates

According to the Department of Higher Education and Training, chartered accountants are among the top 100 scarcest individuals in the country. The North-West University (NWU) is addressing this shortage by being placed among the top universities in the country.

This was evident when the South African Institute of Chartered…

IP Forum stationery donation drive: help us to make a difference

School accessories such as stationery do not come cheap. Just ask any parent who has to buy stationery at the beginning of every school year. For many parents, especially those in low income groups, this is a daunting task that causes major stress. The same can be said for the learners who subsequently have to make do without these essential…

NWU economist – the problematic trend of econocracy

Do you feel that matters pertaining to the country’s economic state are irrelevant for the public and only reserved for trained economists? If so, you are experiencing the negative impact of econocracy.

And econocracy will, ultimately, be the downfall of the South African economy. This is according to Michelle Groenewald, an expert in…

NWU recognises institutional linguistic diversity during International Mother Tongue Month

In accord with the North-West University’s (NWU) commitment to pursue, accommodate and provide a fair and an inclusive language environment, the university recently celebrated annual International Mother Tongue Day across its three campuses.

The NWU, through its Language Policy, recognises the diversity of languages represented in its…

NWU experts’ alternative development index a valuable tool for industry practitioners

With the ever increasing prominence of regional economic development in driving global development, a team of experts from the North-West University (NWU) are contributing significantly to the discipline through the introduction of an innovative multi-dimensional regional economic development index (MREDI).

Unlike existing indexes, which…

NWU’s trees are an enormous natural treasure

“Imagine if trees gave free Wi-Fi. We’d all be planting them like crazy. It’s a pity they only give us the oxygen we breathe.” This quote emphasises the priceless value of trees and the huge responsibility that rests on us to take care of it.

The trees on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom are an enormous…

A world of books for Koi-Koi children

“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” This inspirational quote by Magaret Fuller summarises the importance of reading and for children to have easy access to books.

A collaboration between Siviwe Bangani, the library on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng and Van Schaik book store led to the opening of a library at…

Must-win for NWU against CUT in Bloemfontein

A team reveling in an unprecedented achievement, against one adamant to avenge a humiliating loss. This is the twin narratives when the Central University of Technology (CUT) squares off against the North-West University (NWU) in Bloemfontein on Monday, 25 March 2019.

CUT is coming off a remarkable win against big brother Shimlas…

Allow us to lighten your burden…

The month of March marks Social Work Month and on 20 March we celebrate International Social Work Day. In response to this year’s theme – “Strengthening the importance of human relationships”, the subject group Social Work at the North-West University (NWU) initiated its own campaign -  “NWU Social Work – Strength through Support”.…