NWU boasts two academics on Most Influential Young South Africans list

Two academics from the North-West University (NWU) were recently featured in Avance Media's 100 Most Influential Young South Africans list for 2020.

Dr Lerato Moekoena and Dr Lebo Gafane-Matemane were recognised for being the best in their respective fields.

The list, put together by public relations firm…

NWU competition discovers and develops next generation of female engineers

Are you a high school girl looking at the world around you and imagining ways in which you can make it better? You may be part of the next generation of female engineers who, with fresh, innovative ideas, will make a profound impact not only on South Africa and Africa, but also globally!

Developments at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University

Management has with sadness and frustration taken note of the  way some of our Mahikeng Campus students conduct themselves, especially when there are calls for support and solidarity on matters at national level.

We have emphasised countless…

Single and loving it: How to market to the growing singles market

The nuclear family of bygone decades, the boomers, the spendthrifts of Gen-X, the more socially enlightened Gen-Ys and the digitally dependent millennials all step aside: singletons now rule the commercial roost!

As the term “family” has evolved, been adapted and changed, so have…

World champion, one in a million

She was only five years old when her life changed irrevocably one Saturday in East London – when a champion arose from a tragedy.

“I remember everything so well,” says Liezel Gouws, now 23 years old and a fourth-year Pharmacy student at the North-West University’s (NWU’s)…

New members of NWU Business School advisory board

It is a great honour to congratulate the following individuals on their recent election as members of the advisory board of the North-West University (NWU) Business School.

Jeremy Sampson is currently the managing director of Brand Finance Africa, the London-based global group with…

NWU once again offers business development programme for female-owned startups

For the ninth consecutive year, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) bhive Enterprise Development Centre will offer its Enterprising Women Programme for female entrepreneurs.

The programme is geared at supporting early-stage or start-up businesses, to assist them in navigating the current challenging economic conditions.

Tokyo and 60 m are Jo-Ané’s targets

Jo-Ané van Dyk has just completed and hour-long physio session, but – like always – her personality is bubbling like champagne. “No,” says the 23-year-old javelin champion of the North-West University (NWU), there are no injuries: “Just maintenance work!”

She could have rested on her…

NWU Gallery presents: “We will Rise Again” exhibition

South Africa has officially been on lockdown for an entire year. During this time a number of people have struggled financially, physically and psychologically.

Nditsheni Managa, who is currently showcasing his “We will Rise Again” artwork at the North-West University (NWU) Gallery…

NWU alumnus appointed as assessor for Legal Essay Writing Competition

North-West University (NWU) alumnus Prof Retselisitsoe Phooko was appointed by the South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC) as one of the assessors for the SALRC Legal Essay Writing Competition.

The competition, is dedicated to the memory of the late Chief Justice Pius…