Student life

Ikateleng helping students get distinctions

Sabata Abram Mafobokoane, who was part of the Ikateleng initiative in 2020, made headlines after attaining eight distinctions for his National Senior Certificate. Ikateleng has been in existence for approximately 33 years and provides supplementary teaching in mathematics, economics, business studies, accounting, life sciences, physical sciences and English to high school learners from Grade 10 to Grade 12.

Sabata, who was a learner at Poelano Secondary School in Evaton, Gauteng, started attending Ikateleng on 1 February 2020.

Submitted on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 12:46

The NWU’s finances during Covid-19

Over the past number of years there has been a decrease in funding in real terms from the government to universities across the country.

The Covid-19 pandemic has not only created a lot of panic and uncertainty, but also magnified and exacerbated the mounting financial pressure on institutions of higher learning.

To this end, institutions have had to find creative ways to generate income and manage their cash flow. 

Submitted on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 11:44

NWU Soccer Institute recreates the fan experience through live streaming

Covid-19 has revolutionised how businesses and other institutions are run. The sports industry is no exception and has been massively affected by the global pandemic. Even though the industry has been broadcasting sports events for more than two decades now, this has been limited to professional teams and clubs.

Submitted on Fri, 04/09/2021 - 12:01