Study ‘flips the script’ on frog parasites in KZN
One would not usually associate high numbers of parasites with a healthy ecosystem, yet this is exactly what was shown by a study on frog ‘haemoparasites’ in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Eskom load-shedding poses serious risks to the economy
“The deep concern expressed by President Cyril Ramaphosa about the economic and business implications of the shock decision by Eskom to escalate load-shedding to level 4 must be widely supported.”
Successful implementation of policies and projects will be SONA’s crucial test
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s wide-ranging State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered to parliament on 7 February 2019 recognised the importance of promoting higher and inclusive economic growth, together with structural reforms, if South Africa is to create a bigger, stronger and better economy.
Driehoek tragedy – NWU expert emphasizes the need for professional trauma counselling
On Friday, 1 February 2019, the country was shocked by the news of a walkway collapse at Hoërskool Driehoek in Vanderbijlpark.
Campus DVC calls for solidarity and prayer after school
The deputy vice-chancellor of the North-West University's (NWUs) campus in Vanderbijlpark, Prof Linda du Plessis, has extended a message of condolences and support after the tragedy at Hoërskool Driehoek on Friday, 1 February 2019:
NWU researcher awarded for her fight towards better health for people in Africa
Prof Alta Schutte, a biomedical scientist and research professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), has become a familiar name in the international sphere of biomedical research of high blood pressure or hypertension.
Prof’s passion takes her to new heights
“This award means so much to me. It is an extra compliment and honour for the work that I am doing.”
When business ideas get wings
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a participant in the popular television show Shark Tank, or the British version named Dragon’s Den where entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of investors?
NWU declares its position on decolonisation
Students brandishing posters and occupying buildings; flames licking at the foundations of buildings and, more figuratively, at the foundations of higher education.
Little cricketers, big aspirations!
If Proteas coach Ottis Gibson had been there to witness the young talent at the annual KFC Mini Cricket Festival, hosted at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, the likes of AB de Villiers, JP Duminy and Kagiso Rabada would surely have had something to worry about.