Celebrating the legacy of a poetry giant

The North-West University (NWU), in conjunction with the North West provincial Department of Culture, Arts and Traditional Affairs (CATA), recently hosted a memorial lecture to celebrate the legacy of Prof Keorapetse “Bra Willie” Kgosietsile, a South African poet laureate, political activist and academic.

The event took place on 6…

The solar car’s blood, sweat and tears were worth the trouble!

Multifaceted knowledge is the big prize with which Esté Heese, a former student at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Engineering, walked away after she was part of this university’s well-known solar car team. This also boosts her career at Eskom today.

This young engineer-in-training is prepared to take on any project…

How to survive school-aged children

Guiding a child through the rough patches along life’s road – and surviving it yourself – can be daunting.

The Institute of Psychology & Wellbeing (IPW) at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom invites you to attend their evening workshop for educators, parents and students on how to optimise a child’s…

Eskom tariff rise is a shock for economy

The latest decision by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to grant Eskom an increase of 9,4% in response to its application of 15% is bad news for the economy at this stage.

This is according to renowned economist Prof Raymond Parsons from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Business School.

He says this…

Prof Little is new heavyweight in Optentia’s corner

The Optentia research focus area on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark is adding yet another research heavyweight to their already impressive extraordinary professoriate.

Prof Todd Little will be delivering his prestige lecture at Optentia on 15 April 2019.

He is a professor and director of the Research,…

Smile – you’re on camera: Cachet Park CID is right on track

The Cachet Park City Improvement District Non-Profit Company (CID NPC) is putting their money where their mouth is.

The CID recently awarded the tender for the security services in the demarcated area of the larger Bult Area to Mooirivier Beskerming.

This is but one of the top-up services that will be…

Muffineers enjoy the sweet smell of entrepreneurial success

For The Muffineers success tastes and smells a lot like buttercream, vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.

Alumnus Tshepiso Maimane and students Mohapi Motaung and Thato Moeng from the North-West University’s (NWU) campus in Vanderbijlpark are living proof that entrepreneurship is a viable career option for university students and graduates.…

NWU students donate R3,8 million to charity

R3,8 million, an amount that changes lives, that makes a difference to those who need it most.

On 2 March the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Student Rag Community Service (SRCS) donated R3 837 359,37 to various charities, schools, organisations and people in need during its annual pay-out function.

Founded in…

NWU and Norway declare war on microplastics

Bags and products made from plastic components have made life easier, but this lifestyle of luxury and convenience comes at the cost of our oceans and marine wildlife.

Researchers from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, together with the Norwegian Genok Centre for Biosafety, have…

Condolences from the NWU: Passing of Prof Anis Mahomed Karodia

The North-West University (NWU) community mourns the loss of Prof Anis Mahomed Karodia. Prof Anis lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, 27 February.

His contribution to South African politics, social issues, education, agriculture, and veterinary science and research has been an astounding journey against all odds.

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