As we come to the end of Women’s Month, the North-West University (NWU) proudly highlights the exceptional contributions of women innovators who are making significant strides in research and development. Among them are Prof Zimbili Zondi, principal investigator (PI), Prof Lebo Katata-Seru, senior researcher, and Dr Naledi Raleie, researcher on a project focused on creating health-friendly sanitisers using phytocompounds and nano-cosmeceuticals.

Sign Language is more than just a means of communication; it's a powerful tool that bridges the gap between the Deaf and hearing communities, fostering inclusion and understanding.

In South Africa, the recognition of South African Sign Language (SASL) as an official language has underscored its importance, leading to a growing demand for Sign Language education. Naomi Matthys is one of the people dedicated to this course and is a Sign Language lecturer at the North-West University (NWU). She is known for her bright smile and her passion for and expertise in Sign Language.

With the Varsity Netball season on the horizon, the North-West University (NWU) netball team is setting its sights on reaching the finals, a goal that reflects their determination to build on their previous performance.

Last year, the NWU team made it to the semifinals, only to be eliminated by the University of Johannesburg. This year, the team aims to go further.

"We are taking it one game at a time and treating every match as if it's the only one that matters," says coach Elsunet du Plessis, outlining the team's strategy for the upcoming season.

African Women in Business (AWiB) and Regenesys Business School honoured the chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) with their prestigious Outstanding Leadership Award during the AWiB Inaugural Conference awards ceremony in Sandton on 24 August.

Dr Anna Mokgokong, who was inaugurated as the NWU’s chancellor in 2019, received this special award in recognition of her entrepreneurship journey.

Her laugh is always at the ready. It is a quick-draw one, holstered but unlocked, an infectious six-shooter that disarms in an instant. “I laugh at everything!” Ntsikie Kote, Chief Strategy Officer at the North-West University (NWU), readily admits.

Outside her office in Building F1 on the University’s Potchefstroom Campus, spring is slowly awakening from its slumber, and there is a flurry of sounds as students make their way to and from classes.

It is a moment of respite from a position that is as time consuming as it is rewarding.

Two North-West University (NWU) students from the Mahikeng Campus are challenging stereotypes and making a name for themselves in the male-dominated sport of bodybuilding.

Kudzi Mudzingwa and Nomthandazo Portia Galate are not only stepping onto the stage in the Ladies Bikini Fitness category, but also reshaping perceptions and inspiring others through their dedication and resilience.

North-West University (NWU) PhD student Happy Nsiza has been named a TechWomen 2024 Emerging Leader, a recognition that places her among 103 women selected from more than 6 000 applicants worldwide.

The TechWomen programme, which will take place in the United States in September and October 2024, is designed to empower women from around the globe in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Dr Tebello Matsela, a research fellow in the subject group Private Law at the North-West University's (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, recently presented a paper at the 20 years of Bhe v Khayelitsha Magistrate: Promises, Progress and Pitfalls Conference.

The conference, hosted by the University of the Western Cape and the University of Cape Town from 20 to 21 August, focused on the landmark case of Bhe v Khayelitsha Magistrate and its implications two decades later.

North-West University (NWU) deputy subject group leader and social work lecturer Dr Luce Pretorius recently had the honour of being invited to speak at the prestigious Women in Mining Indaba (WIM) event.

Hosted by the Mine Health and Safety Council, the event themed “Nothing about us, without us, striving for zero harm”, aimed to unpack and prioritise occupational health and safety concerns impacting women in the sector. The main goal was to develop a programme that the South African Mining Industry can implement to ensure women in the mining industry are safe from harm.

On a cold and wet morning, Maggie Jasson and Florrie Makaku from the North-West University (NWU) hit the streets of Cape Town for the Totalsports Women's Race.