New era as NWU boosts its student housing portfolio
The North-West University (NWU) will make 324 beds immediately available as it prepares to start the 2022 academic year in style.
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Mental health and LGBT: healthcare providers should step up
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals are often stigmatised and discriminated against. This population is expected to experience poorer mental health outcomes compared with heterosexual and cis-gendered people*, a phenomenon healthcare providers need to take note of and act upon.
President Ramaphosa would do well to focus on electricity issues
A North-West University (NWU) professor believes that – should power cuts continue as they have – more people will lose jobs, threatening the livelihoods of many in the country. This is especially true of small, medium and micro enterprises that are currently not coping.
NWU Soccer Institute alumnus back to play in the top league
After joining Mpumalanga-based TS Galaxy FC, North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute alumnus Orebotse “Bobo” Mongae is back to play in South Africa’s top league, the DSTV Premier Soccer League.
Three NWU alumni appointed to serve on Women in Nuclear South Africa board
Malebo Makgale, Lerato Makgae, and Ntsoaki Tlape, all three North-West University (NWU) alumni, have recently been appointed to serve on the board of Women in Nuclear South Africa (WiNSA).
United States Consulate General visits NWU
United States (US) Consulate General Vincent Spera visited the North-West University (NWU) on 2 February 2022 as part of his three-day visit to the North West province to explore possible areas for collaboration and investment.
Moira Lekalakala wins NWU Faculty of Theology’s Language competition
Moira Lekalakala, a third-year theology student on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, was recently announced the winner of the Faculty of Theology’s Language competition.
Another NWU Soccer Institute player joins professional team
North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute player Banele Hlophe has joined the professional team JDR Stars FC.
JDR Stars is a South African football club based in Pretoria, and plays in the National First Division.
Heavy rains affect farmers negatively
Hannes Lombard, manager at the North-West University (NWU) farm in Mahikeng, says that the persistent heavy rains since November last year have posed major challenges for farmers, and in particular crop farmers.
NWU receives Queen’s Baton with pride
The North-West University (NWU) is honoured to have been chosen to receive the Queen’s Baton as part of the special relay that precedes next year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom.