Grooming future engineers

In an effort to educate learners about the different fields of engineering, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Engineering is hosting a four-day Engineering Week from 1 to 4 October.

More than 60 Grade 10 to 12 learners interested in studying engineering from across the country are currently attending the event.

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NWU’s solar car fuels inspiration among youth

Two birds with one stone: celebrating the North-West University’s (NWU’s) solar car’s success, and investing in our leaders of tomorrow.

Learners from the surrounding Potchefstroom area recently joined students and staff from the Faculty of Engineering in celebrating the performance of the Phoenix after the Sasol Solar Challenge.…

Language Practice hosts talk by international translator

On 25 September 2018 the subject group Language Practice on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom hosted a talk by Dr Henry Liu, a former president of the International Federation of Translators.

In her welcoming speech, Dr Herculene Kotzé, the subject chairperson, introduced Dr Liu as a longtime member of…

NWU student wins big during entrepreneurship roadshow

Karabo Seleka, a master’s law student from the North-West University’s campus in Mahikeng, won R10 000 with his business idea during the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET’s) national roadshow held at the campus on 21 September 2018.

The DHET’s Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) programme, in…

NWU academic appeals for re-approach to SA education policies and practices

Prof Mirna Nel is deeply concerned about the state of South African education. She made this troubling declaration during her recent inaugural lecture as full professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark.  

South African education policies are all based on the principles of inclusivity (for example human rights…

Varsity Netball: Must-win for NWU

The North-West University’s Varsity Netball team is looking to end the group stages of this years’ tournament on the same high as how they started. Coach Elsunet du Plessis’ team beat UJ 77-27 in their opening match and have since won four out of their six fixtures.

They currently occupy the fifth position on the overall log with…

Moratorium on municipal positions a possible answer to qualification crisis – NWU expert

On Wednesday, 19 September 2018, the Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene revealed in parliament that more than half of South Africa’s municipal managers and chief financial officers (CFOs) do not have the minimum qualifications as required by legislation.

During the parliamentary session, Nene said that only 94 of the 193 accounting officers…

Moving on after setbacks is critical for entrepreneurs, says NWU alumna

A major shortcoming for many entrepreneurs is failure to continue after an unsuccessful business venture. This is according to Mickey Maliti-Ntshwe, a Mahikeng-based, Zambian-born entrepreneur and owner of the exclusive Starz N’ Angels kiddies hair salon and Hands RU furnisher manufacturers.

Mickey, who is also an alumna of the…

Phoenix rises at the NWU

From the ashes of Naledi a Phoenix rises. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) new solar car from the Faculty of Engineering, Phoenix, is fluffing its feathers to spread its wings during the Sasol Solar Challenge that starts on 22 September in Pretoria and ends in Stellenbosch.

In 2016 the NWU was the…

NWU bodybuilding fanatic keeps getting better and better

David Tshose, a third-year Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology student at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng and avid bodybuilder, recently added another first place title to his growing rack of trophies.

Competing in the men’s category Athletic Physique under 178 cm, David has been selected to form part of…