Public protector visits NWU
The North-West University (NWU) was the third stop during the public protector’s recent roadshow. Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane met with students and management during her visit to the North West Province. Some of the issues that were raised by management included the proposed new language policy and access to language, gender awareness, student…
Moving on after setbacks is critical for entrepreneurs, says NWU alumna
A major shortcoming for many entrepreneurs is failure to continue after an unsuccessful business venture. This is according to Mickey Maliti-Ntshwe, a Mahikeng-based, Zambian-born entrepreneur and owner of the exclusive Starz N’ Angels kiddies hair salon and Hands RU furnisher manufacturers. Mickey, who is also an alumna of the North-West…
New extraordinary professor to investigate resilience during prestige lecture
The Optentia Research Day that has the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark abuzz with excitement, will welcome a familiar face “back home”. Prof Linda Theron, previously part of the university’s Faculty of Education, will join Optentia as an extraordinary professor. She will deliver her prestige lecture entitled “…
Moratorium on municipal positions a possible answer to qualification crisis – NWU expert
On Wednesday, 19 September 2018, the Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene revealed in parliament that more than half of South Africa’s municipal managers and chief financial officers (CFOs) do not have the minimum qualifications as required by legislation. During the parliamentary session, Nene said that only 94 of the 193 accounting officers meet…
Varsity Netball: Must-win for NWU
The North-West University’s Varsity Netball team is looking to end the group stages of this years’ tournament on the same high as how they started. Coach Elsunet du Plessis’ team beat UJ 77-27 in their opening match and have since won four out of their six fixtures. They currently occupy the fifth position on the overall log with their last…
Career Zone brings NWU students closer to the world of work
The Career Centre of the North-West University (NWU) recently launched a brand new career services management system across the three campuses in Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark and Mahikeng. This new online portal, better known as CareerZone, is a comprehensive web-based career services management solution that enables the Career Centre to…
NWU academic appeals for re-approach to SA education policies and practices
Prof Mirna Nel is deeply concerned about the state of South African education. She made this troubling declaration during her recent inaugural lecture as full professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark. South African education policies are all based on the principles of inclusivity (for example human rights and…
NWU IKS Centre and DST to host 2018 IKS International Conference
The Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Centre at the North-West University (NWU) is partnering with the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to host the 2018 Indigenous Knowledge Systems International Conference. The conference will take place at the Protea Hotel Fire and Ice in Pretoria from 25 to 27 September, and will bring together…
Phoenix is still chasing the sun
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) solar car, Phoenix, kicked off its Sasol Solar Challenge race of more than 4 000 km, and are competing against four other South African teams and competitors from Japan, Hong Kong, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Phoenix currently occupies the overall sixth position after they could only complete 21,8 km…
NWU student wins big during entrepreneurship roadshow
Karabo Seleka, a master’s law student from the North-West University’s campus in Mahikeng, won R10 000 with his business idea during the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET’s) national roadshow held at the campus on 21 September 2018. The DHET’s Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) programme, in partnership…
Language Practice hosts talk by international translator
On 25 September 2018 the subject group Language Practice on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom hosted a talk by Dr Henry Liu, a former president of the International Federation of Translators. In her welcoming speech, Dr Herculene Kotzé, the subject chairperson, introduced Dr Liu as a longtime member of the New…
North-West University Council appoints new Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Potchefstroom Campus
Prof Daryl Balia, executive dean of the NWU’s faculty of Theology, has been appointed as Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Assigned Functions and Campus Operations, Potchefstroom Campus. He will be taking over the reins from Prof Fika Janse van Rensburg who completes his term at the end of 2018. Prof Balia’s appointment is for a fixed term of five years…
NWU academic is the new SAAPAM executive director
John Molepo, a lecturer at the School of Government Studies at the North-West University (NWU), was recently appointed as the national executive director of the South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM). SAAPAM is a national association that encourages and promotes good governance and effective service…
New executive director for People and Culture
Dr Mala Singh, executive coach and management consultant, has been appointed as the new director for People and Culture. She has been appointed for a fixed term of four years as from 1 October 2018. Dr Singh has 41 years experience in the public and private sector, and has worked as a lecturer, psychologist and researcher. Her impressive…
NWU finishes fifth in race against the sun
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) solar car, Phoenix, recently returned to home base after a gruelling race over 4 000 km during this year’s Sasol Solar Challenge. For this eight-day event, teams from across the world design and build solar-powered vehicles to drive across South Africa. The journey started in Pretoria on 22 September and…
Cannabis judgment paves way for research development
The global discourse around cannabis prohibition has gained significant momentum over the course of the last 15 years. This is largely due to a growing realisation of the need for reform. The historically dominant model of legislated prohibition is gradually being challenged by overwhelming evidence of its inefficacy. On Tuesday, 25 September…
NWU-parasitoloog vir navorsingsuitnemendheid vereer
Edward Netherlands is ’n inspirerende navorser wat voortdurend die grense van bestaande wetenskaplike kennis uitdaag. Daardeur baan hy dapper nuwe weë vir toekomstige geslagte navorsers om na te volg. Tydens die jaarlikse Nasionale Navorsingstigting (NNS) se toekennings vir uitnemendheid het Edward die gesogte toekenning vir…
NWU parasitologist awarded for research excellence
Edward Netherlands is an inspiring researcher who is continuously challenging the boundaries of existing scientific knowledge. His most recent accolade vests him as one of the country’s most productive and innovative young male researchers. During the annual National Research Foundation (NRF) Excellence Awards, Edward was awarded with the…
EWP: Verander die gesig van entrepreneurskap in Suid-Afrika
Dit is ’n bewese feit dat belegging in vroulike entrepreneurs tot werkskepping, nuwe inkomstebronne en innoverende bydraes tot die gemeenskap lei. Voorbeelde hiervan – soos dit tydens die 2018-weergawe van die Ondernemende Vroue-program (EWP) ontwikkel het – sluit onder andere ’n virtuele kantoorbestuurstelsel, ’n meubelonderneming wat ruimte…