Basic education system pivotal to realisation of free higher education

A much welcome result of the #FeesMustFall movement is that over the next three years, the South African government spending framework has made provision for the allocation of R57 billion towards fee-free higher education and training. However – according to Prof Ilyayambwa Mwanawina, associate professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s)…

Budding scientists to rub shoulders with Nobel Laureates

Two exceptional young researchers of the North-West University (NWU) will embark on a life-changing journey to Lindau, Germany where they will be rubbing shoulders with Nobel Laureates.

Edith Phalane and Blessing Ahiante from the Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART) are two of only six young scientists in South Africa to…

UARM assists conservationists with good governance practice

Birdlife South Africa (BLSA)’s conservation leaders recently participated in a successful risk identification workshop presented by Prof Hermien Zaaiman, associate professor and manager of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Applied Risk Management (UARM).

BLSA is a donor-funded bird conservation organisation, and has important…

Bean Counting Day 2018 – calling all aspiring accountants

Did you know that according to the National Development Plan (NDP), accounting is not only viewed as a scarce skill within the public service delivery arena, but is also regarded as a vehicle to overcome poverty and inequality?

With this in mind the School of Accounting Sciences on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in…

Basketball Tournament a slam dunk

Administrators, players and supporters are in agreement that the fourth annual Sasol/NWU Vanderbijlpark Senior Basketball Tournament was not only a showcase of exceptional talent, but also a well-organised event.

The tournament – which represents a collaborative venture between the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark…

NWU postdoctoral fellow sets her sight on BRICS youth summit

Dr Musawenkosi Saurombe, a postdoctoral fellow at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng is participating in the 2018 BRICS Youth Parliamentarian Forum as part of a delegation sent by the South African Youth for International Diplomacy (SAYID).

The programme, which is taking place in New Delhi, India from 5 to 9…

Meal-a-Day programme receives a boost

The Meal-a-Day programme at the North-West University (NWU) received a major boost early in the year with the food retailer Tiger Brands agreeing to increase the food provisions it supplies to needy students on the three campuses.

According to Donald Molema on the campus in Mahikeng, they received a firm commitment that the company…

NWU student takes pageant world by storm

Onalenna Leepile, a final-year BCom student from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, is a young woman determined to make a difference.

Not only was she announced first princess at the Miss Face of Mahikeng beauty pageant on 3 March 2018 at Mmabatho Palms, but she is also a contestant and brand ambassador for the…

Career Centre’s survey gives insight on NWU graduates

You need to have adequate information and knowledge at your disposal to make an informed decision.

The North West University’s (NWU’s) Career Centre recently conducted a Graduate Destination Survey (GDS) to gain more insight and to determine the employment trends of NWU graduates, six months after graduation.

The Career…

NWU student selected for national USSA karate team

Karabo Motlhabane, a third-year BCom student at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng has been selected to be part of the national karate team of University Sports South Africa (USSA).

Karabo was preliminary selected for the national team in October 2017 at the USSA competition held at the Tshwane University of…