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Geografie
Wat is Geografie? Verskillende karaktereienskappe van die natuurlike omgewing (bv. klimaat, minerale, topografie, oseane) lei daartoe dat verskeie menslike aktiwiteite op die aardoppervlak plaasvind (bv. myne, plase, stede of oorde). Verskillende aktiwiteite beïnvloed die natuurlike en sosio-ekonomiese omgewing in verskillende…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/geologie-en-grondkunde
Geologie en Grondkunde
Wat is Geologie en Grondkunde? Geologie is die studie van die aarde. Hierdie studieveld handel oor die materiaal waaruit die aarde, klippe en minerale bestaan so wel as die prosesse wat ʼn bydrae tot die vorming van die aarde gelewer het in terme van die interne en eksterne oppervlakte. Die bestudering van die fisiese en chemiese…http://news.nwu.ac.za/zoe-idemudia-living-beyonces-words-and-thriving-tech
Zoe Idemudia: Living Beyoncé’s words and thriving in Tech
Zoe Aidomo Idemudia certainly does not shy away from that answer. From coding challenges to life lessons, she’s proving that girls really do run the world. With a sparkling energy that matches her brilliance, she has made waves in a world that, until recently, felt overwhelmingly male. Zoe obtained her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-strengthens-support-postgraduate-studies-honours-masters-and-doctoral
NWU strengthens support for postgraduate studies (honours, master’s, and doctoral)
The North-West University (NWU) is pleased with the overwhelming response to the announcement by our principal and vice-chancellor, Prof. Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka, regarding the financial support for qualifying postgraduate students (honours, master’s, and doctoral).This intervention is crucial in ensuring that we play our part towards our country…http://education.nwu.ac.za/edu-hright/conference-2025
Conference 2025: hosted by Edu-HRight and COMBER research entities
The Conference call will be found HERE To register for the conference click HERE For any enquires please mail: Edu-HRight@nwu.ac.za // Nthabiseng.Mohobe@nwu.ac.zahttp://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-business-school-concludes-womens-month-celebration-ethical-leadership
NWU Business School concludes Women’s Month with a celebration of ethical leadership
Women in leadership positions should strive to be role models for younger women coming up through the ranks, always standing for ethics and integrity. This was the message from top women leaders who spoke at an event hosted by the North-West University (NWU) Business School to mark the conclusion of Women’s Month. The celebration of women in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/guest-lecture-unpacks-causes-municipal-infrastructure-decay
Guest lecture unpacks the causes of municipal infrastructure decay
Is the decay of municipal infrastructure in South Africa the result of poor monitoring and evaluation, poor planning, or deeper systemic issues? This was the central question posed by Dr Robert Nkuna during his guest lecture on Friday, 15 August 2025, at the School of Government Studies at the North-West University (NWU). Dr Nkuna, who has…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fanie-roos-makes-history-only-pga-professional-earn-phd-sa
Fanie Roos makes history as the only PGA professional to earn a PhD in SA
In a sport defined by discipline, patience and relentless pursuit of perfection, Dr Fanie Roos has done what no Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) professional has ever done before. He did not just break par, he broke barriers. Dr Roos, a husband, father, coach and academic, has become the only PGA golf professional in South Africa to earn…http://news.nwu.ac.za/professor-address-un-panel-education-rights
Professor to address UN panel on education rights
The United Nations Human Rights Council will hear next week from international legal experts, including the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Klaus D Beiter, on whether a new protocol should guarantee children free early childhood care and secondary education. “This process is about identifying whether existing international law adequately…http://news.nwu.ac.za/where-dignity-lives-story-mama-vida-and-her-fight-disability-rights-nwu
‘Where dignity lives’: The story of Mama Vida and her fight for disability rights at NWU
On a quiet morning at the Mahikeng Campus of North-West University (NWU), the halls of the Disability Rights Unit hum with purpose. At the heart of it all is Vida Mutlaneng, a disability coordinator whose presence radiates warmth, compassion and an unwavering commitment to justice. Affectionately known as Mama Vida or Mother Theresa by the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/eagles-soar-past-maties-varsity-netball-thriller
Eagles soar past Maties in Varsity Netball thriller
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Ntokozo Maseko The North-West University (NWU) Eagles battled hard to secure a 55-41 victory over Maties in a tightly contested Varsity Netball clash. The first quarter of the match set the tone for a physical encounter as both sides pushed to establish dominance. The NWU showed composure in front of goal and edged…http://news.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-student-takes-leadership-role-gaetsho-secondary-school
Postgraduate student takes up leadership role at Gaetsho Secondary School
The North-West University (NWU) continues to shape leaders who make an impact in education. Bongani Steven Dhlamini, an NWU postgraduate student, has been appointed as the new departmental head for Setswana and Creative Arts at the Gaetsho Secondary School in the Boikhutso Township in Lichtenburg. Reflecting on the promotion, Bongani says: “…http://news.nwu.ac.za/goalkeeper-coach-instils-mentality-success
Goalkeeper coach instils mentality of success
Consistency, hard work, teamwork and mental strength are the qualities that make a football team stand out, says Ludwe Mpakumpaku, goalkeeper coach of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Varsity Football team. Ludwe knows what it means to achieve the extraordinary. As former captain of TS Galaxy, he led his side to the historic 2019 Nedbank Cup…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-webinar-explores-social-policy-tool-african-nation-building
NWU webinar explores social policy as a tool for African nation building
From Ghana to South Africa, similarities in health, education and social policy programmes have raised questions about how public concerns over foreign nationals shape solidarity across the continent. This was the focus of a webinar hosted by the School of Government Studies, Political Studies and International Relations at the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-book-shines-light-commercial-law-and-contemporary-issues
New book shines light on commercial law and contemporary issues
A timely new academic publication has joined South Africa’s shelves of legal scholarship. Commercial Law and Related Issues: A Review of Contemporary Legal Issues and Regulatory Development in South Africa and Selected Jurisdictions, published by Juta, was officially launched during a recent legal research conference at the Potchefstroom Campus of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/digital-shadows-deadly-realities-technology-facilitated-femicide-south-africa