‘Lets Grow Together’ sows a seed to help the community
A small group of students from the North-West University (NWU) decided that they will not be the victims of the #FeesMustFall movement, but will rather try to take ownership of the problem.
Community Engagement
NWU appoints radio station manager
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng recently appointed Katlego Ramagaga as manager of its campus radio station, NWUFM.
Naledi’s gearing up to go!
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) solar car, Naledi, is ready to take on the world. With the whole team assembled in Darwin, Australia and with the static scrutineering tests conducted on Wednesday, the team will now undergo dynamic scrutineering tests on Saturday before the first leg kicks off on Sunday.
All girls deserve to feel pretty and pampered
“I feel special and pretty.” These are the words of one of the girls that were recently treated to a manicure at the Fablane Nail Salon in Vanderbijlpark.
The heart of RAG 2017 lies in giving back and having fun
The countdown for one of the most anticipated student events of the year has begun, and in less than two weeks, students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark will be getting together for RAG 2017.
NWU seminar honours language pioneers
On 4 September 2017 the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng hosted a Setswana-ka-Setswana seminar to honour the contributions made by Prof SE Setshedi and the late Prof RM Malope, both leading Setswana language pioneers.
NWU alumna to represent SA at Miss Wheelchair World
North-West University (NWU) alumna Lebogang Monyatsi is set to represent South Africa at the Miss Wheelchair World pageant that will take place on 7 October in Warsaw, Poland.
NWU hosts first international conference on history in Southern Africa
The North-West University (NWU) recently played host to the International Society for History Didactics (ISHD) and the South African Society of History Teaching (SASHT) at the first ever international conference related to history and education in Southern Africa.
R59 highway protests: a no-go for local economy
The ongoing standoff between police and protesters on parts of the busy R59 road near Meyerton in the South of Gauteng is not only halting traffic, but also the Vanderbijlpark’s ability to grow economically and to attract investors.
R59 closure – mayhem for Meyerton
The small town of Meyerton, 15km north of Vereeniging in Gauteng, is bearing the brunt of unrelenting protest action over housing issues. The latest development saw frustrated residents of the Sicelo Township dug a large trench across a section of road on the R59 highway, causing heavy traffic delays.