NWU-Juta Mock Trials – a decade of bridging the gap between practice and theory
The popular annual NWU-Juta Mock Trial competition celebrated its tenth birthda
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Passing away of Dr Johan van Zyl
It is with great sadness, shock and disbelief that the North-West University (NWU) community has learnt about the sudden passing away of Dr Johan van Zyl, Executive Chairperson of Toyota SA. Our deepest condolences go out to his wife Santie, family, friends and colleagues. He was indeed a remarkable man and leader.
Conference takes a closer look at the role of social media in accelerating fake news and hate speech
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research entity hosted an online international conference on “Social Media, Fake News and Hate Speech” on 22 and 23 July 2021.
African indigenous knowledge systems and Covid-19
It has been more than a year since the global scourge of Covid-19 str
Star athlete Chederick speaks from Tokyo
One of the favourite sons of the North-West University (NWU), Chederick van Wyk, currently finds himself in Tokyo, Japan, in the company of a hand-picked group of South Africans who will fly the country’s flag at the Olympic Games. Van Wyk, who will take part in the 4 X 100 m relay, took some time after supper to share his experiences in Tokyo so far.
NWU flexes its muscles as it awaits medical school approval
The North-West University (NWU) is pulling out all stops in its quest to finally secure governmental approval for a medical school.
Refugees in South Africa face challenges with processes and delays
Although welcomed by South Africa, refugees and asylum seekers encounter a number of obstacles when they want to exercise their rights with regard to international law, the South African Constitution and refugee law.
NWU Eagles flying to Tokyo
The entire world will be watching, and what they are going to see is capital E for Eagles. The South African team will soon show their steel at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, with a flock of North-West University (NWU) Eagles who will embark on the flight of about 13 500 km together.
Making internships work
The South African economy is changing and with it, the level of experience and talent that is required. In the current competitive job market, recent graduates face a tough learning curve. This is why applied learning and internship opportunities are essential for students.
Top sports psychologist behind SA’s Olympic campaign
There is no greater athletics stage than the Olympic Games, and there are few sports events with such a colourful history.