The current situation of the DA and the power of coalitions – an expert opinion
The Democratic Alliance (DA), South Africa’s main opposition party, has undergone some major changes and developments over the past few weeks.
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NWU alumnus’ African Hut Mushroom Dome soon to be a reality
Sydwell Sihlangu, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU), recently received the 2019 Grassroots Innovation Programme (GIP) award.
Moody’s: SA must get its house in order to avoid universal junk status
“Moody's decision to reduce the outlook for its credit rating of the South African government from 'stable' to 'negative' is not unexpected in the light of the country’s weak economy and deteriorating public finances.”
Rugby club ends year on a high note
When you achieve 75 per cent of the objectives of your three-year turnaround plan in one year, one of two things happened: either your goals were set too low, or you had an exceptional season. In the case of the North-West University (NWU) Vaal Rugby Club the second scenario applies.
Final-year picnic: the tassel was worth the hassle!
More than 200 final-year students at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark recently took to the lush green banks of the Vaal River to catch up with friends and enjoy their last few weeks on the campus before graduation.
Prioritising physical activity on a global level
During the second congress of the BRICS Council of Exercise and Sports Science (BRICSCESS) recently held in Cape Town, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Hans de Ridder was named as the new president of this global organisation.
NWU celebrates equity in open knowledge
In recognition of Open Access Week, the Library and Information Systems Directorate at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted several discussion sessions on the theme: “Open for Whom? Equity in Open Knowledge”.
Latest medium-term budget policy statement confirms grim nature of SA’s fiscal challenge
“Given the domestic and global headwinds facing the South African economy, the medium-term budget policy statement (MTBPS) strongly shifts the narrative towards recognising the grim nature of the fiscal crisis that has to be addressed in the country.”
NWU’s humanities recognised in world rankings
The North-West University (NWU) has always prided itself on its performance in international and national rankings. These rankings are good benchmarks for comparing the quality of education at the university with that of other universities, locally and abroad.
School of Philosophy hosts colloquium and essay competition
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Philosophy recently hosted an Undergraduate Colloquium and an essay competition.