The fourth day of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) graduation ceremony in Vanderbijlpark saw 198 graduates receive their degree qualifications. Of these qualifications, 18 were doctoral degrees.

Each graduation ceremony bears testament to the fact that the North-West University (NWU) contributes powerfully to the South African professional workforce. This is according to Prof Mashudu Mashinge, executive dean of the Faculty of Humanities.

Prof Christa Rautenbach from the Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) has been appointed by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Adv Michael Masutha, as an advisory committee member in the South African Law Reform Commission: Project 144. The project is titled “Single Marriage Statute Including Measures against Sham Marriages”.

“The world of work is changing. In fact, studies have shown that 65% of children entering primary school today will be employed in jobs that do not yet exist. Having said this, the North-West University (NWU) prides itself on being a university that cultivates innovation and enterprise.”

The Faculty of Law at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng hosted a luncheon on 8 May 2018 to announce its new partnership with local law firm, Maponya Attorneys Inc.

Expert, past master, authority, professional, specialist and genius… these are all synonyms for the uniquely South African word “fundi”, which aptly describes the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Anne Grobler, recipient of a 2018 Biotech Fundi Award from The Innovation Hub Management Company.

Since its inception in 1998, the Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal (PELJ) has been a hallmark of the Faculty of Law’s continuous excellence. Every year the PEJL receives more than 100 submissions of which more than 60% are published.

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng hosted its autumn graduation ceremony from 2 to 4 May 2018, one of the 50 graduation ceremonies that will take place across the NWU throughout the year.

The South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) in collaboration with the subject group Public Administration at the North-West University (NWU), will host their 18^th annual conference from 8 to 11 May 2018 at the Mmabatho Palms in Mahikeng.

Members of the Student Campus Council (SCC) on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng are leading by example by promoting academic excellence.