NWU Mahikeng to launch astronomy observatory

The Minister of Science and Technology, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubani, will launch the Mahikeng Astronomy Telescope (MAT) at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng on Friday 7 September. This puts the institution on a par with well-established institutions such as the universities of the Western Cape and Cape Town.

The…

Thabang has a mind for law and a heart for the world

With Women’s Month still fresh in our minds, what better time to introduce a phenomenal woman who has earned her stripes in advocating for the advancement and protection of women and their role in society?

Meet Thabang Pooe, an LLB graduate from the North-West University (NWU) who went on to join SECTION27, a public interest law…

Research explores preferences of game meat eaters

Earlier this year, Statistics SA stated that over six million South Africans are currently unemployed. With the country’s current economic climate resulting in shrinking opportunities for formal employment, more and more South Africans are turning to entrepreneurship.

North-West University (NWU) Tourism Research in Economic Environs…

Paving the way for women entrepreneurs

Opportunity should be without bias. There is a dearth of female entrepreneurs in the country and the North-West University (NWU) is addressing this problem through the Enterprising Women Programme (EWP).

There are many pitfalls and roadblocks facing women who want to start their own business and a level playing field is an imperative where…

How resilient are SA’s female entrepreneurs?

South African policy makers and researchers are in agreement: a thriving small, medium and micro enterprise (SMME) sector is the key to job creation, economic sustainability and ultimately positive growth. With the National Development Plan (NDP) predicting that by 2030 SMMEs will generate 90% of the 11 million new jobs targeted, the future…

Optentia research day: generating and sharing evidence The Optentia Research Focus Area on the North-West University’s campus in Vanderbijlpark, is currently planning a research day on 26 September, themed “Cultivating humanity: Generating and sharing ev

The Optentia Research Focus Area on the North-West University’s campus in Vanderbijlpark, is currently planning a research day on 26 September, themed “Cultivating humanity: Generating and sharing evidence”.

An exhibit from the last Optentia Research Day which took place in 2016.

The…

NWU triumphant in Zodwa Khoza Memorial Women’s Cup

The ladies soccer team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark ended Women’s Month on a high note by winning the annual Zodwa Khoza Memorial Women’s Cup.

The tournament kicked off on National Women’s Day, and saw 10 senior teams and 13 under-17 teams competing for the spoils. The team from Vanderbijlpark took to the…

NWU experts to debate the future of history in SA schools

The future of history as a subject in South African schools is a very contentious topic, especially after the announcement by Minister Angie Motshekga that the history curriculum at school level needs a major overhaul.

This follows after a ministerial task team proposed that history should be made compulsory in the final three years of high…

NWU Mahikeng inaugurates 2018/19 Student Campus Council

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng inaugurated its newly elected Student Campus Council (SCC) on 28 August 2018 at the campus’ Great Hall.

The short inauguration ceremony was attended by campus management, led by Prof Marilyn Setlalentoa, the deputy vice-chancellor responsible for campus operations and assigned…

NWU wins big at provincial sports awards

The boxing team on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng walked away with various prizes during the annual North West Provincial Sports awards that took place on 24 August 2018 at the Sebitloane High School Hall in Taung.

Tshegofatso Lentswe received the award for Sportswoman of the Year, Keoagile Morolong and…