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Cannabis production debated as a socio-economic driver for indigenous communities
Cannabis production is a hot topic in South Africa, with many considering it a potential resource for driving sustainable development in various communities. Kamogelo Noge, a master's student in indigenous knowledge systems at the North-West University (NWU), is focusing on how cannabis can enhance social and economic development, particularly…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bodybuilding-team-compete-south-african-ifbb-championships
Bodybuilding team to compete in South African IFBB Championships
Ten athletes from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus bodybuilding team will compete in the South African International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Championships from 1 to 3 August 2024 in KwaZulu-Natal. This event is the flagship bodybuilding competition of the year in South Africa, and athletes were selected at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/engineering-postgraduate-open-day-opens-minds-endless-possibilities
Engineering Postgraduate Open Day opens minds to endless possibilities
The Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) held its Postgraduate Open Day on 25 July, granting prospective students the opportunity to engage with the faculty and peers. The Open Day served as a platform for students to explore Engineering PhD programmes, the diverse research fields and advanced facilities of the NWU.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/khayelitsha-residence-discussions-target-mental-health-and-wellbeing
Khayelitsha residence discussions target mental health and wellbeing
By Bonolo Monaisa In honour of Nelson Mandela’s legacy, students at Khayelitsha residence at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus hosted a mental health awareness panel discussion for Mandela Month on 25 July 2024. The event, organised by student leaders, aimed to help reduce the stigma around mental health issues and to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/law-clinic-satellite-centre-continues-bring-hope-mpumalanga-communities
Law Clinic satellite centre continues to bring hope to Mpumalanga communities
University-based law clinics offer law students a unique opportunity to gain practical legal training through service learning and work-integrated learning. These clinics also provide free legal services to needy and marginalised members of the community who cannot afford the services of a private legal practitioner. These law clinics engage…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chess-champs-shine-international-chess-day
Chess champs shine on International Chess Day
By Bonolo Monaisa On International Chess Day – annually celebrated on 20 July, students from the North-West University (NWU) made a remarkable impression at a chess tournament hosted by the Chess Powerhouse in Sandton. Demonstrating exceptional skill and strategic prowess, Innocent Phahlaa and Neo Warambwa secured both the first and third…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/internasionaal-befaamde-farmaseutiese-sakeleier-ontvang-eredoktorsgraad
Internasionaal befaamde farmaseutiese sakeleier ontvang eredoktorsgraad
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het op Vrydag 2 Augustus ’n eredoktorsgraad aan die internasionaal befaamde farmaseutiese sakeleier en NWU-almunus Jannie Oosthuizen toegeken. Mnr Oosthuizen het erkenning ontvang vir sy buitengewone bydraes tot en betekenisvolle posisie in die internasionale gesondheidsektor, waar hy as ’n sleutelrolspeler…http://news.nwu.ac.za/internationally-acclaimed-pharmaceutical-business-leader-receives-honorary-doctorate
Internationally acclaimed pharmaceutical business leader receives honorary doctorate
The North-West University (NWU) bestowed an honorary doctorate on internationally renowned pharmaceutical business leader and NWU alumnus Jannie Oosthuizen on Friday, 2 August. Mr Oosthuizen is recognised for his exceptional contributions to and significant standing in the international health sector, where he is considered a key role player…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-arts-unit-celebrates-20-years-greatness-style
Vanderbijlpark Campus’ Arts Unit celebrates 20 years of greatness in style
By Loveness Hulwane The Arts unit at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted a 2024 Vaal July event, themed “Celebrating 20 Years of Greatness: Student Life Edition”. This event aimed to honour two decades of excellence by bringing innovation and a commitment to sustainability to life through fashion and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/crucial-win-against-uwc-boosts-morale
Crucial win against UWC boosts morale
The North-West University (NWU) football team scored a crucial win in the second round of Varsity Football, defeating the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in an away game. Displaying confidence and bravery, the NWU secured the victory through Momelezi Mngati, who scored the only goal of the match. Coach Nkululeko Malgas says this victory is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/athletes-shine-ifbb-south-african-national-championships
Athletes shine at IFBB South African National Championships
Ten athletes from the North-West University's (NWU) Mahikeng Campus bodybuilding team competed in the South African International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Championships from 1 to 3 August 2024 in KwaZulu-Natal. The championships saw impressive performances from the NWU athletes, with six out of the 10 participants securing top…http://news.nwu.ac.za/people-and-culture-continues-spread-cheer
People and Culture continues to spread cheer
The People and Culture division at the North-West University (NWU) visited the Abraham Kriel Child and Youth Care Centre on Thursday, 25 July as part of their community engagement initiative and to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day. Abraham Kriel is home to more than 200 children, and provides care, academic support and therapy to the children in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorser-ondersoek-energiesekerheid-vir-suider-afrika
Navorser ondersoek energiesekerheid vir Suider-Afrika
Hoewel elektrisiteitsnutsmaatskappye in staatsbesit reeds lank die energieproduksie in die Suider-Afrikaanse Ontwikkelingsgemeenskap (SAOG) beheer, kan groter betrokkenheid van die privaat sektor energiesekerheid regoor die substreek ’n hupstoot gee. Die goeie nuus is dat die lidlande van die SAOG aktief beleggings in die energiesektor doen om…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researcher-investigates-energy-security-southern-africa
Researcher investigates energy security for Southern Africa
While state-owned electricity utilities have long dominated energy production in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), greater private sector involvement could boost energy security across the subregion. The good news is that SADC member states are actively investing in the energy sector to ensure stability and create opportunities…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/hoe-bruin-seewier-en-gebruikte-oestersampioensubstraat-vir-hoendervoer-gebruik-kan-word
Hoe bruin seewier en gebruikte oestersampioensubstraat vir hoendervoer gebruik kan word
Een van die grootste uitdagings wat Afrika in die gesig staar, is voedselsekerheid. Dr Godfrey Mhlongo, ’n onlangse PhD-gegradueerde in dierewetenskap aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), glo dat inheemse hoenders, bruin seewier en oestersampioensaad kan help om die vasteland te voed en die omgewing te bewaar. Hy het navorsing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-brown-seaweed-and-spent-oyster-mushroom-substrates-could-be-used-chicken-feed
How brown seaweed and spent oyster mushroom substrates could be used as chicken feed
One of the greatest challenges facing Africa is food security. Dr Godfrey Mhlongo, a recent PhD graduate in animal science from the North-West University (NWU), believes indigenous chickens, brown seaweed and oyster mushroom spawn could help feed the continent and preserve the environment. He has conducted research on the use of oyster…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/beter-ondersteuning-vir-psigiatriese-verpleegkundiges-beteken-beter-geestesgesondheidsorg
Beter ondersteuning vir psigiatriese verpleegkundiges beteken beter geestesgesondheidsorg
Verbeterings in die ondersteuningstelsels vir psigiatriese verpleegkundiges in die Noordwesprovinsie sal ’n direkte impak op die gehalte van die sorg vir kinders met geestesgesondheidsprobleme hê. Dit is een van die bevindings van ’n onlangse studie wat deur dr Rorisang Machailo, ’n akademikus by die Skool vir Verpleegkunde aan die Noordwes-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/better-support-psychiatric-nurses-means-better-mental-health-care-children
Better support for psychiatric nurses means better mental health care for children
Improvements in the North West province’s support systems for psychiatric nurses would directly impact the quality of care for children with mental health issues. This is one of the findings of a recent study led by Dr Rorisang Machailo, an academic at the School of Nursing at the North-West University (NWU). She focused on developing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsing-ondersoek-die-behoefte-aan-n-streeksbeleid-die-suider-afrikaanse-ontwikkelingsgemeenskap
Navorsing ondersoek die behoefte aan ’n streeksbeleid in die Suider-Afrikaanse Ontwikkelingsgemeenskap
Die skepping en uitvoering van supranasionale streeksbeleide is ’n kritieke eerste stap om streke voor te berei om kernspelers op die wêreldwye verhoog te word. Die doel van sulke beleide is om ’n streek se basis te moderniseer en te herstruktureer, en volhoubare ontwikkeling oor grense heen te bevorder en aandag aan ekonomiese en maatskaplike…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-examines-need-regional-policy-southern-african-development-community