China’s involvement in Africa has long been a talking point, with some commentators convinced of its good intentions and others sceptical. A North-West University (NWU) PhD graduate, Reverend Dr Dimpho Gaobepe, has brought some much-needed balance to the debate through his PhD research on international relations.
Dr Moleboheng Ramulumo, a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education, Research Unit Self-Directed Learning has been invited by the Disability Cluster of the South African Youth Forum (SAYOF) to represent South Africa at RightsCon 2025, taking place in Taipei, Taiwan, from 23 to 29 February 2025.
By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu
Gofaone Motsamai, a master’s student with the Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research entity at North-West University’s (NWU) Mahikeng Campus, has applauded resolutions taken at International Media Forum for Young Practitioners: Russia-Africa.
North-West University (NWU) nursing student Bonolo Precious Mogari and her teammates reached the semi-finals and secured a bronze medal for South Africa in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 in India.
"It was an incredible experience to represent South Africa on such a global stage," says Bonolo. "I have been playing Kho Kho since I was 12 years old, and being part of the inaugural World Cup is a moment I will always cherish."
The North-West University (NWU) made history by hosting the prestigious BRICS Skills Development and Technology Innovation Competition from 24 to 28 November 2024, at its Vanderbijlpark Campus.
This event, coordinated by the BRICS Business Council Skills Development, Applied Technology, and Innovation working groups of China and South Africa, positioned the NWU as the first institution outside China to be recognised as a BRICS Skills Development Training Base – a remarkable achievement that brought immense prestige and global recognition.
Ntokozo Happy Msiza, a PhD student in animal sciences at the North-West University (NWU), recently returned from the TechWomen programme in the United States, where she represented South Africa among women leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
TechWomen, an initiative by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State, empowers women from Africa, the Middle East and Central and South Asia to advance their careers, pursue their dreams and inspire others in their communities.
An honours degree in Tourism Management from North-West University (NWU) is a gateway to success, both locally and internationally. Mirra Mathabela and Shelton Mahosi, two recent graduates, are prime examples of how NWU's tourism qualification opens global doors.
Kamogelo Noge, a Master of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (MIKS) student at the North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus, recently embarked on an educational journey to the industrial city of Incheon in South Korea.
Noge was honoured to partake in the Korean Conference on Education, which ran from Monday, 28 October to Friday, 1 November at the Songdo Convensia – an international exhibition and convention centre.
On 4 November 2024, the North-West University (NWU) celebrated a momentous occasion – the 50th birthday of its principal and vice-chancellor, Prof. Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka. This milestone coincided with the university’s 20th anniversary, creating a unique and symbolic double celebration. For Prof. Tyobeka, it was a day that not only marked his personal journey but also reflected the growth and transformation of the institution he has helped shape.
International Dictionary Day was commemorated in style on Wednesday, 16 October at the North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom Campus in a stunning exhibition of heritage, history and language.
The North West Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation, together with the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), Sefala Kgobokgobo, and the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR), hosted the event.