NWU to collaborate with the University of Dar es Salaam

Following a recent visit by two officials from the University of Dar es Salaam, the North-West University (NWU) is set to collaborate with this university based in Tanzania.

Dr Lulu Kaaya, director for internationalisation, and Prof John Machiwa, principal of the College of Agricultural Science and Fisheries Technology at the…

NWU alumna nominated for 2017 Woman of the Year Awards

A woman is often referred to as a full circle: within her is the power to create, nurture and transform. When you look at the calibre of finalists for the 2017 rendition of the Woman Of Stature (WOS): Woman of the Year Awards, these words indeed ring true. Amongst these finalists are Shannon Roscher, an alumna of the North-West University’s (NWU…

Mother Language Day celebration – this is how the NWU builds for the future

By Prof Dan Kgwadi, vice-chancellor of the NWU.

We've recently celebrated International Mother Language Day (IMLD). The theme for this year’s IMLD is Towards sustainable futures through multilingual education, which places the role of educational institutions in promoting mother-tongue education firmly in the spotlight.

The…

International econometrics expert to deliver keynote address at Social Sciences Conference

The North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus (NWU Vaal) is joining hands with the Social Sciences Research Society in Turkey to host the 8th International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS) later this year.

The conference will take place in Durban from 23 – 25 August 2017 and will see delegates from around the world in attendance…

Anti-immigrant violence adjourns African economic integration efforts

The resurgence of anti-immigrant violence in Johannesburg and Pretoria has send shockwaves across the continent and prompted calls for robust dialogue and pro-active interventions to stamp out xenophobia.

As South Africans take to the street to protest against the presence of undocumented Zimbabweans, Pakistanis and Nigerians – who they…

Jonker brothers soar to greater heights

Many pairs of brothers have made their mark in the history of aviation. Just think of the Wright brothers, the Bell brothers and the Taylor brothers. However, the Jonker brothers from Potchefstroom are second to none and in the past 10 years have stirred up the world glider market with their business, Jonker Sailplanes.

Their…

Robofest 2017 – where technology, innovation and engineering meet

On Saturday, 4 March 2017, the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) will play host to the South African National Robofest 2017 Championship. This year’s rendition of the championship serves as a qualifier for the international competition to take place in June in Florida, USA.

“The main aim of an initiative such as…

African Union and African universities to take heed of watershed legal ruling

The following article represents an opinion piece by Dr Ilyayambwa Mwanawina, an expert in regional integration, international law, good governance and human rights from the North-West University (NWU). He explains what he believes the African Union and African universities should learn from this watershed legal ruling – especially with regards…

NWU student finalist in Mr Junior SA

A student from the North-West University (NWU) and his friend are the only two young men from the North West Province who are finalists in the Mr Junior South Africa Competition. Daniel Asiwe and his friend, Mandla Mbotho, share a passion for community service that they have learnt from their parents. Both are also finalists in the Face of…

Renowned artist Mo’ Molemi goes back to basics

The Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) recently welcomed acclaimed motswako rapper, Motlapele Morule – popularly known as Mo’ Molemi, as a student.

Known for his verbal dexterity, the Mahikeng-grown talent is unmatched in his command and use of Setswana, leaving many green with envy. The rapper paints pictures with his…