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South Africa has come to a crossroad. One road leads to a developing country that is characterised by continued economic growth and stability, while the other is riddled with political and economic uncertainty. The fact remains, however, that this crossroad is representative of a critical point in South Africa’s history when decisions with far-reaching consequences must be made.

“In cricket, as in life, you need to know when to switch on and when to switch off – the rest will look after itself.” These words by Sachin Tendulkar, regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time, rings particularly true for the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Dwayne Pocock.

This year the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark welcomed not only a record number of first-year students, but also the cream of the matriculant crop of the South Gauteng region.

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?

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.

South Africa is experiencing turbulent times. The economy is growing too slowly to address the challenges of inequality, unemployment and poverty. On the political front social tensions are mounting and transformation – be it in the public and private sector – is seen as not realising fast enough.

The mission of North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research focus area is to develop and organise knowledge for the optimal expression of individual, social and institutional potential, with specific interest in the African context.

Students who recently attended the North-West University’s School for Business and Governance MBA-summer school at the campus in Potchefstroom, was treated to a presentation on competitive intelligence by world-renowned expert, Prof Jonathan Calof.

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark recently welcomed more than 1 500 new first-year students in its midst.

Prof Linda du Plessis does not shy away from a challenge, as was evident even from the beginning of her career at the North-West University (NWU) in September 2007. Back then she made history by becoming the first-ever female vice-rector on the university’s campus in Vanderbijlpark.