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Proposed cabinet changes spark debate over presidential powers in the GNU
A request by the Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Geordin Hill-Lewis for changes to the representation of the party in Cabinet has sparked debate about the extent to which coalition partners can influence executive appointments in the Government of National Unity (GNU) of South Africa.
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Nursing duo to represent NWU nursing students on the South African Nursing Students Association
Oreratile Letuka and Ina-Mari Kloppers have been chosen to serve on the South African Nursing Students Association (SANSA) committee for the 2026 academic year. They will represent student concerns and help to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
Their selection places them among student leaders…
NWU outreach brings Youth Day spirit to Matlwang Village
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." On Youth Day, this sentiment came to life in Matlwang Village, where a football tournament served as the starting point for a meaningful act of generosity.
On 16 June 2026, in commemoration of Youth Day, Student Life and Sports on the North-West…
More than a building: NWU celebrates the opening of B7A
It was a bright Tuesday morning as staff members of the School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education came alive with excitement, arriving in their blue matching jackets for the opening of their new building. A red carpet stretched across the entrance, while balloons added a sense of celebration that…
Why South Africans are staying away from the polls
South Africa's voter turnout has been falling for more than two decades, even as the country's electoral system was designed to broaden political participation. New research by Dr Naledi Modise, Political Science and International Relations lecturer at the North-West University (NWU), suggests that the decline is not only a matter of voter…
Best Practice Teaching and Learning conference highlights innovation and student success
The North-West University (NWU) held its yearly conference about good teaching and learning practices at the Emerald Hotel in Vanderbijlpark on 26 and 27 May 2026.
The main theme was "Rethinking Teaching, Learning, and Assessment: Helping Students Succeed in the Digital Age”. This event gathered academia, educators and learning experts…
NWU FM unites African campus radio stations in historic Africa Day simulcast
In celebration of Africa month, the Mahikeng Campus radio station of the North-West University (NWU), NWU FM, made history by hosting a groundbreaking multi-nation Africa Day simulcast that connected student voices from across the African continent.
The historic broadcast, held on 25 May 2026 in commemoration of Africa Day, brought…
NWU academics strengthen the national language action plan task team
The North-West University (NWU) has strengthened its contribution to South Africa’s multilingualism agenda with three university-affiliated language experts now serving on the National Task Team Towards a Unified National Language Action Plan.
Prof. Herculene Kotzé, an associate professor of Language Practice in the Faculty of…
Positioning our youth for the future of work through education, industry and collaboration
South Africa's most recent employment statistics present a dismal image in a nation where millions of people wake up every morning yearning for a chance to work.
The official unemployment rate has increased to 32.7%, according to the most recent Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the first quarter of 2026. This means that almost…
Promising pianist finds his voice through passion and performance
Even his name has a musical ring to it … Sergio José Tavares. But it is not his name that audiences remember. It is his playing and how much love he pours into it.
It takes countless hours of practice and dedication to master an instrument. Sergio, a young, talented and…