A solemn commitment to ethics, competence, and care

The atmosphere was charged with purpose and pride at the solemn declaration of second-year social work students on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus. 

Held at the Tsebonokeng Hall in October, the solemn declaration holds profound meaning. It is a…

Delegation to visit Australia and New Zealand to strengthen international partnerships

Nontsikelelo Kote-Nkomo, executive director for strategy and strategic projects in the office of the NWU vice-chancellor.

International relevance remains the North-West University’s (NWU’s) goal.

To this end, Nontsikelelo Kote-Nkomo, executive director for strategy…

Lower unemployment rate is welcome news

Prof. Raymond Parsons

The latest Labour Force Survey, which shows that the overall unemployment rate fell slightly from 33,2% in the second quarter to 31,9% in the third quarter, is welcome news on the jobs front. 

Prof. Raymond…

Neglect of indigenous languages amounts to a betrayal of revolutionary ideals

Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe

Once seen as a bastion of multiracial, multicultural and multilingual values, South Africa now stands accused of turning its back on the very linguistic and cultural diversity that made it a symbol of unity.  This was the cautionary message from Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe, a…

Building healthier communities together: NWU and local communities co-create knowledge for lasting impact

Community engagement is not just a programme. It is a partnership, a shared journey, and a commitment to listen, understand, and grow together,” said Prof Awie Kotze, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU).

This ethos came to life during a three-day community-led knowledge co-creation seminar…

Prof Linda du Plessis: South Africa’s future depends on rebuilding education

STEM education needs to be put in the spotlight for South Africa to revive its ailing education sector.  The education system is not producing underachievers; it is manufacturing exclusion.  Teaching must be restored to its former prestige, which is a respected, aspirational career rather than a reluctant fallback.  The state…

Empowering teens living with chronic illnesses

By Mzwandile Ndlovu

Teens living with chronic diseases need not be defined by their illnesses but by their potential and determination to succeed.

Dr Kezell Klinck, senior lecturer in the School of Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU…

Dr Monray Williams is helping to lead Africa’s virology charge

The battle against HIV in sub-Saharan Africa has always been as much about systems and science as about the virus itself. Antiretroviral therapy has turned what was once a death sentence into a manageable condition.

Yet, as Dr Monray Williams of the North-West University (NWU) cautions, “millions of people still face barriers to…

Optentia Research Unit launches ground-breaking short courses for support staff

The Optentia Research Unit at the North-West University (NWU) has officially launched two innovative hybrid short courses designed to build mentoring capacity and strengthen professional development among university support staff. These short courses, which were developed and presented in collaboration with People and Culture at the NWU,…

Graduate publishes groundbreaking research on sustainable feed for indigenous chickens

The North-West University (NWU) continues to make strides in pioneering research that addresses sustainability and food security challenges across southern Africa. This year, Melokuhle Queeneth Magagula, a distinguished MSc graduate in Animal Science from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, has earned both national and…