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NWU celebrates exceptional results in the 2026 SAICA IAC exams

The North-West University (NWU) has achieved an exceptional 99% pass rate in the combined January and June 2026 Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) examinations administered by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).

The achievement places the NWU well above the national combined pass rate of 73%. In the January examination, the university recorded a pass rate of 97%, compared with the national average of 65%.

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Bushmeat poaching: When the wildlife disappears, tourists will follow

South Africa’s wildlife is one of its greatest tourism assets. Every year, visitors travel from across the world to experience animals roaming freely in the country’s national parks, nature reserves and private conservation areas. Yet hidden within these landscapes is a largely unseen threat: bushmeat poaching using wire snares, packs of dogs and other unlawful methods.

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Africa’s tourism growth hinges on access, investment and visibility

Africa has the attractions to compete for a larger share of global tourism but sustaining the sector’s recent growth on the continent will depend on making destinations easier to reach, enter and navigate, says North-West University (NWU) tourism expert Prof. Elmarie Slabbert.

Prof Slabbert is director of the Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society (TREES) research unit and a professor in Tourism Management at the School of Tourism Management at the NWU.

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From classroom to workplace: NWU students explore careers in industrial psychology and HR

Students from the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) had the opportunity to hear directly from professionals about life after university during a panel discussion held on 31 July 2026.

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Cape Town’s tourism boom brings rewards – and a warning

Cape Town’s tourism sector is enjoying record visitor numbers and revenue, but its growing dependence on international travellers could leave the city vulnerable if domestic tourism continues to decline.

The Cape Town Tourism 2025 Economic Value of Tourism report found that tourists contributed R24.5 billion to the city’s economy during the year, with international visitors accounting for R19 billion of this expenditure.

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Unlocking dreams, shaping futures: Inspiring Matlaba Primary School learners through community engagement

The School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University (NWU) continues to make a meaningful difference beyond the classroom through community engagement initiatives that inspire young people to believe in their potential and pursue their dreams.

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Research shines a spotlight on workplace bullying among teachers

Workplace bullying among teachers remains a largely hidden challenge in South African schools, yet its impact on teachers' mental well-being and their willingness to remain in the profession is profound. 

This is according to new master's-degree research by Olebogeng More, a part-time lecturer in Human Resource Management in the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University (NWU).

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Strengthening SA’s entrepreneurship agenda through Global Entrepreneurship Monitor partnership

The North-West University (NWU) continues to strengthen its contribution to entrepreneurship research and policy development through its active participation in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) South Africa Consortium, a partnership that is helping shape the future of entrepreneurship in South Africa.

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