The Future of BEE in a Changing South Africa

Prof. Joseph Sekhampu

The debate over BEE has entered a familiar but increasingly brittle phase. One side argues that, more than thirty years into democracy, empowerment has overstayed its welcome and should be scrapped. The other insists that…

One year on, and Donald Trump has fundamentally shifted the global order

Prof. André Duvenhage

US President Donald Trump’s stated interest in the annexation of Greenland has escalated into a geopolitical flashpoint that threatens to strain the cohesion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

In…

NWU Staff Sports Club Potchefstroom closes the year with energy, fun and Red Bull support

Shouts of encouragement, playful competition and the clatter of spoons against eggs filled the air as the NWU Staff Sports Club Potchefstroom wrapped up its year with a high-energy closing celebration on 5 December.

Staff members eagerly took part in a range of activities…

Centre for Space Research hosts successful workshop to strengthen radio astronomy capacity across Africa

The Centre for Space Research (CSR) at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a highly successful Radio Astronomy Advancement Programme (RAAP) workshop – an annual initiative funded by the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) and the National Research Foundation (NRF).

The multi-day workshop brought together…

NWU webinar explores multilingual pedagogies for inclusive learning

North-West University (NWU) staff gathered online on 29 October 2025 to explore how multilingual practices can strengthen learning and promote inclusivity. The webinar, facilitated by Professor Rosemary Wildsmith-Cromarty from the Language Directorate, focused on practical steps educators can take to incorporate multilingual approaches in…

Why presence may be healthcare’s most radical skill

In an era when healthcare is increasingly shaped by technology, efficiency metrics and digital interfaces, the oldest element of care remains the most radical: the act of being fully present. At North-West University (NWU), Prof Tinda Rabie from the Quality in Nursing and Midwifery (NuMIQ) programme, argues that the future of compassionate care…

Strengthening international collaboration on student well-being

A North-West University (NWU) delegation is currently attending the seventh annual European Conference for Student Affairs and Services (ECSAS), taking place in Porto, Portugal, from 12 to 14 November 2025.

The NWU delegation from Student Life includes Dr Corrie Rheeder, Potchefstroom Campus chief director, Tshediso Tom, administrative…

Putting people at the centre of digital innovation

The Centre for Digital Humanities was born out of the realisation that the humanities are central to creating equitable digital futures for South Africans.  “As digital humanists, we understand that technology exists within a network of human and more-than-human relationships,” says Prof. Janelize Morelli.  “True digital…

Researchers demonstrate that conservation and development can go hand in hand

While cities in Africa expand rapidly and the pressure for economic growth is increasing, the protected areas on the continent face a complex challenge: how to conserve nature and empower people.

At the North-West University (NWU) the Protected Areas Research Group, led by Prof. Reece Alberts, Prof. François Retief, Prof. Claudine Roos…

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…