Youngest PhD graduate in Africa now also Youth Leader of the Year

The youngest PhD graduate in Africa, 24-year-old Dr Musa Suarombe, has been named the Institute of People Management’s (IPM’s) Youth Leader of the Year for 2018/2019.

Dr Suarombe, a postdoctoral fellow at the North-West University’s (NWU) campus in Mahikeng, was recognised by the IPM for her innovative leadership skills…

Aspiring legal eagles moot on children’s rights

Children are some of the most vulnerable members of society, and are routinely submitted to the worst forms of violence.

The South African legal justice system was designed to be the final protectors of societies and individuals, yet it is not uncommon for those in power to violate the rights of the country’s own citizens.

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Veronica knows how to capture a king

You need solid strategies and tactics to capture a king. Just ask Veronica Gouws, a master’s student in applied radiation science and technology at the North-West University (NWU).

She would know – besides her studies, the game of chess is her true love and passion.

“I have played chess since my high school days,” she says…

Familiar face to take over the soccer reins

A familiar face will be leading the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute football team as its head coach.

Former team member and assistant coach Karabo Masehela took over the reins from former head coach Monde Hlatshwayo on 19 October 2018.  

Karabo is no stranger to the institute and is ready to do the…

Students win with ‘peaceful’ atoms

Veronica Gouws, Koketso Kgorinyane and Naomi Mokhine will soon be jetting off to Russia.

These three master’s students at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng recently won a youth video competition.

More than 30 students from Sub-Saharan Africa took part in the contest, ran by Rosatom* in cooperation with…

Career counselling- take a child to work

An 18-year old student enters the university gate with nothing but a brown envelope and hope.

Would she be accepted as a late applicant? She does not know if her dreams of studying graphic design would be thwarted; since applications and selection was already completed the previous year.

This scenario illustrates a common…

His silver tongue advocates for change

“Homosexuality is regarded illegal in 75 countries – and in 10 of them it is punishable by death or imprisonment.”

These words were part of Sibongiseni Nhlapo’s speech during the 2018 Ubuntu Ambassador public speaking competition. Teaching people about diversity in the pursuit for equality, his silver tongue recently earned him…

NWU says NO to gender-based violence

South Africa has seen 291 more women murdered, 117 more boys and 29 more girls.

This is according to the crime statistics for 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018, released by the South African Police Service in September. Clearly the murders of women and children have seen a notable increase.  

Incidents of gender-based…

Playing games in the classroom for better maths

What does an 800-year-old pastime game have to do with teaching mathematics in South African high schools?

According to North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Marthie van der Walt, playing indigenous games such as Morabaraba will help learners to better grasp mathematics.

Prof Van der Walt shared this significant…

NWU academic impress with judging skills during Undergraduate Awards

Prof Ravinder Rena’s expertise in education and undergraduate research is taking him places – to Dublin in Ireland to be exact.

In recognition of his diligent work and his expertise in education and undergraduate research, this North-West University (NWU) academic will be attending the Global Undergraduate Summit in Ireland as chair…