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…

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…

NWU Mafikeng Campus now offers an honours programme in Logistics

2017 saw the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) offering a one-year full-time honours programme in logistics.

This follows the introduction of a bachelor programme in transport economics and logistics management in 2003.

According to Ms Karen Visser, the programme coordinator, the establishment of the bachelor…

Watuni Canoe Club makes a splash!

Not many university campuses in South Africa can boast with canoeing as a competitive sporting code, but at the North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus (NWU Vaal), the sport is going from strength to strength. 

With the majestic Vaal River adjacent to the campus grounds, the NWU Vaal offers an ideal opportunity for avid canoeists – be…

Teboho dreams of JSE success and motivating others

Teboho Clement Makume is not your typical 23-year old. He is a man on a mission to not only fulfil his lifelong dream of trading on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) but, also to motivate up-and-coming entrepreneurs to achieve business success.

In pursuit of his dreams, Teboho recently published an e-book titled: “The ultraviolet dream”.…

Diversity Enrichment Programme: Get on the bus and experience yesteryear

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. This is the motto of the Division of Student Affairs on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal), and more so for its “My University! My Country!” campaign.

The campaign – which forms part of the 2017 Welcoming and Orientation Programme for first year students…

Industrial theatre depicts student life

The Directorate Student Affairs at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal) recently opted to use stage play as a mouthpiece to engage students, especially first years.

Done in collaboration with Isu Elisha Theatre Production, the play titled: “Hey Wena, it all starts here!” formed part of the annual Welcome and…

Campus pilots shuttle service to ease lunchtime commute

Easy commuting. This is what the envisioned lunchtime shuttle service for staff and students of the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) aims to achieve.

The Directorate Operational Management, under the leadership of Mr Pola Mmapulana, is heading-up this unique project which will see members of the campus community being…

The year is off to a running start – Prof Linda du Plessis

“The year is certainly off to a running start. January is already something of the past, our registration process went well and our classes commenced successful and without any incidents or disruptions.”

This is the message from Prof Linda du Plessis, Campus Rector (acting), of the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University after…