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NWU experts address South Africa’s parole problem
‘Recidivism’ is not a word commonly heard in everyday conversation, yet it carries enormous weight in the South African context. The term refers to the tendency of offenders to commit further crimes, and it was a central theme at the National Summit on the Review of the South African Parole System, held on 22–23 September at the Kgosi Mampuru II…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-ready-fight-varsity-netball-glory-final-against-ufs
NWU Eagles ready to fight for Varsity Netball glory in final against UFS
As the curtain comes down on the 2025 Varsity Netball season, North-West University (NWU) captain Martine Jordaan says the team is ready to leave everything on the court in their bid to lift the championship trophy when they face the University of the Free State (UFS) in the final in Bloemfontein on 29 September. The final offers the NWU a…My navorsing fokus op die ontwikkeling van sterkpunte-gebaseerde trauma-ingeligte intervensieriglyne vir trauma-oorlewendes. Ek is passievol oor professionele ontwikkeling en om te ondersoek hoe klinici binne die veld van sielkunde hul kliënte meer effektief kan bedien.
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Shanaé Theunissen
My navorsing fokus op die ontwikkeling van sterkpunte-gebaseerde trauma-ingeligte intervensieriglyne vir trauma-oorlewendes. Ek is passievol oor professionele ontwikkeling en om te ondersoek hoe klinici binne die veld van sielkunde hul kliënte meer effektief kan bedien.http://news.nwu.ac.za/innovative-research-delivers-eco-friendly-cost-effective-feed-solution-beef-cattle
Innovative research delivers eco-friendly, cost-effective feed solution for beef cattle
The North-West University (NWU) is proud to celebrate the recent graduation of Dr Nozipho Phila Gamedze, who received her PhD on 16 July 2025. Her research marks a significant contribution to both sustainable agriculture and nanotechnology, showcasing the power of interdisciplinary science rooted in African innovation. Her thesis, entitled “Bio…http://news.nwu.ac.za/symposium-explores-how-south-africa-navigates-global-agreements
Symposium explores how South Africa navigates global agreements
By Gofaone Motsamai Law students have a role to play in critically evaluating international institutions, including the United Nations and its Security Council. This is according to diplomats and legal experts who spoke at a seminar on the development and conclusion of international agreements, hosted by the North-West University’s (NWU’s)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dialogue-south-africas-renewal-lessons-past-challenges-present
A dialogue for South Africa’s renewal: Lessons from the past, challenges of the present
By Gofaone Motsamai Thirty years ago, South Africans gathered around negotiation tables to confront a painful history and chart a democratic future. It was a time of uncertainty, but also of hope, as political enemies discovered the power of dialogue to dismantle apartheid and build a Constitution admired across the world. On 19 September…Waarnemende Vakhoof vir Handelsreg
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Michelle Schoeman
Waarnemende Vakhoof vir HandelsregSubject Chair: Mercantile Law and Program leader for Masters in International Trade Law
Ms Schoeman is a lecturer at the North-West University and specialises in construction law, the law of contracts, civil procedure, and alternative dispute resolution.
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Michelle Schoeman
Subject Chair: Mercantile Law and Program leader for Masters in International Trade Law Ms Schoeman is a lecturer at the North-West University and specialises in construction law, the law of contracts, civil procedure, and alternative dispute resolution.http://library.nwu.ac.za/event-library-week-2025
Event: Library Week 2025
Library Week 2025 Library Week 2025 , South African Library Week (SALW) 2025, Join us as we celebrate South African Library Week under the theme "Libraries for Sustainable Communities" from 17 - 20 March 2025!, Programme, 17-20 March 2025 Library Amnesty Week It's that time of the year again—Library Amnesty Week! Have overdue books? No problem! Return them during this period, and we'll waive all fines. Enjoy guilt-free reading and reconnect with your library! Ask and Win! - Got question? Need support? Use LibChat to ask any library-related question and get a chance…, Mahikeng Events, Monday 17 March 2025 Book delivery to staff (offices) and on-campus students (residences). Library stall outside the library. Tuesday 18 March Book delivery to staff (offices) and on-campus students (residences). Library stall outside the library. Visit to the Mahikeng Nursing College (Info Literacy Skills training). Wednesday 19 March Main Event…, Potchefstroom Events, Monday 17 March 2025 Book delivery to staff (offices) and on-campus students (residences). Tuesday 18 March Book deliveries to staff and on-campus students (residences). Wednesday 19 March Library Week celebration main event: Red Bull event 10h00-13h00 (Outside the Ferdinand Postma Library, Building E7A) Lots of Fun Activities with Prizes to be…, Vanderbijlpark Events, Monday 17 March 2025 Book delivery to staff (offices) and on-campus students (residences). First requestor/borrower will receive a R500 Takelot voucher Tuesday 18 March Book deliveries to staff and on-campus students (residences). Wednesday 19 March Book delivery to staff (offices) and on-campus students (residences). Red Bull event 10h00-13h00…http://news.nwu.ac.za/we-did-it-nwu-eagles-are-varsity-netball-champions
We did it! The NWU Eagles are Varsity Netball champions!
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Bertie Jacobs Sometimes words fail. What a performance. The North-West University (NWU) Eagles won the 2025 Varsity Netball tournament with a monumental 57-49 win over Kovsies in Bloemfontein on Monday night. The Eagles were the underdogs going into the clash, but, like Eagles do, they soared above…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-honour-former-unibo-vice-chancellor-prof-john-makhene
NWU to honour former UNIBO vice-chancellor, Prof John Makhene
Professor John Makhene On 3 October 2025, the North-West University (NWU) will host a high-profile colloquium themed “Academic leadership as a catalyst for transformative change”, in honour of Professor John Makhene, a founding academic and former vice-chancellor of the then University of Bophuthatswana (UNIBO), which now forms part…http://news.nwu.ac.za/willys-luxury-car-business-gains-traction
Willy’s luxury car business gains traction
By Gosego Phutieagae North-West University (NWU) alumnus Wilfred “Willy” Thahane studied transport economics and logistics at the NWU, and he had dreams of going places with his degree. Today, he runs a Pretoria-based luxury car rental business that caters to clients seeking more than just transportation. “We offer rentals for weddings,…http://library.nwu.ac.za/acquisitions
Acquisitions
, Source Recommendations, Suggest a source the Library should acquire . Note: Only registered students and staff members are eligible to submit suggestions., Who to contact regarding new acquisitions, Mahikeng: Molly Kekana | Molly Kekana@nwu.ac.za | +27 (0)18 389 2407 Potchefstroom: Carine Basson | Carine.Basson@nwu.ac.za | +27 (0)18 299 2818 Vanderbijlpark: Maropene Ramabina | Maropene.Ramabina@nwu.ac.za | +27 (0)16 910 3043http://news.nwu.ac.za/images-and-drawings-reveal-family-experiences-words-cannot
Images and drawings reveal family experiences that words cannot
In a world where numbers and words often dominate research, a North-West University (NWU) scholar is urging academics to “picture it”. During her inaugural lecture Prof Vicki Koen from the Faculty of Health Sciences argued that images, drawings and photographs can unlock new ways of understanding family well-being that traditional methods cannot…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-luce-pretorius-honoured-national-early-career-academic-award