You are never too old to learn something new
Each year the North-West University (NWU) eagerly awaits its intake of new first-year students across the three campuses. This year the university welcome 9 955 first-year contact students of which 1 571 registered at the campus in Vanderbijlpark. One such a student is Jacob Seboko from Sebokeng. At 79 years of age, he proudly sports his…
NWU Boxer ready to take on the world
Another boxer from the North-West University (NWU) boxing team has just turned professional. Sphiwe Mankosi, one of the most decorated student boxers since joining the team, recently made the switch from amateur boxing to pro. Sphiwe has participated in various local tournaments, league, provincial and national championships, and is now…
Transforming professionals into leaders
Sweet sixteen and still growing. It has been 16 years since the inception of the African Nutrition Leadership programme (ANLP), and this year it promises to be even bigger and better. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre of Excellence for Nutrition (CEN), together with a number of national and international partners, will be hosting 60…
An entrepreneurship perspective on teaching-learning and research
Entrepreneurship is no longer just a buzzword of the times. It represents an effective intervention to boost growth, foster innovation, and aid in job creation – especially within the South African context. The impact of entrepreneurship on teaching-learning and research practices was recently discussed at the 13th public lecture on research…
Driehoek-tragedie: NWU help met genesingsproses
Met die gebeure van Vrydag 1 Februarie 2019 nog vars in die geheue van alle Suid-Afrikaners, ondersteun die gemeenskap voortdurend die personeel, leerders en gesinne wat deur die Hoërskool Driehoek-tragedie geraak word. Ná die tragedie het die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark by die talle sorggewers, professionele…
Driehoek tragedy: NWU assists in the healing process
With the events of Friday, 1 February 2019, still fresh in the minds of all South Africans, the community continuously rally around the staff, learners and families affected by the Hoërskool Driehoek tragedy. In the wake of the tragedy, the North-West University’s (NWU) campus in Vanderbijlpark has joined the legion of caregivers, professional…
NWU official Academic Opening: The best is yet to come
In 2019 the North-West University (NWU) will experience essence of consolidation and development in terms of its research, innovation, teaching-learning and community engagement. This is the message from Prof Robert Balfour, deputy vice-chancellor for teaching and learning, as delivered during the official Academic Opening ceremonies of the…
Against all odds: Disability is not inability
Letlhogonolo Mafela was born without arms, but refused to let his physical disability stand in the way of realising his dreams. Self-acceptance has helped him defy the odds and obtain a BCom degree in economics, which will be conferred on him during the North-West University’s (NWU’s) April autumn graduations. Letlhogonolo, who originates…
Budget speech: fiscal sustainability depends heavily on boost in growth rate
The 2019/20 budget speech given to Parliament on Wednesday, 20 February 2019, was a frank and realistic assessment of the extent to which the economic and fiscal challenges facing South Africa had escalated since the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) or mini-budget was presented in October last year. This is according to renowned…
Mahikeng cat population under the spotlight
Author Robert A Heinlein wrote: “How we behave towards cats here below determines our status in heaven.” It is in this spirit that students and staff of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng are asked to donate funds to ensure healthy cat colonies. The maintenance of a healthy and stable cat population is extremely important…
Radio expert comes home to head up NWU FM
His appointment as station manager of NWU FM on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng is a home-coming for Itumeleng Bahetane. Born and bred in Mahikeng, Itumeleng has strong ties with the university having completed his BA in communication and BAHons in English at the NWU. As a student he was actively involved in the…
Condolences from the North-West University: Passing of Prof Tjaart van der Walt
It is with great sadness that the North-West University (NWU) community learned about the passing of the 85-year old Prof Tjaart van der Walt during the night of 22 February 2019. Prof Tjaart van der Walt has done it all. Apart from the fact that he was rector of the former Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education (PU for CHE)…
Major developments planned for the NWU this year
The North-West University (NWU) Council has approved two new teaching-learning centres: the Centre for Health Professions Education and the Centre for Engineering Education. Prof Robert Balfour, deputy vice-chancellor for teaching and learning, made the announcement during the recent opening of the university’s academic year at its three…
Employers, shopping centres have a greater responsibility towards car guards
A master’s-degree student in occupational hygiene at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom recently conducted a unique study in which disturbing results were obtained regarding car guards’ exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. Mahlako Nkogatse’s research under the supervision of Cynthia Ramotsehoa and Prof…
Phoenix tackles a new challenge
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) solar car Phoenix is at it again! The “glider"-based design car with a sun tracking solar array on its roof, will be chasing the sun once more during the 36-hour Endurance Challenge. This challenge will take place from 13 to 14 April at the Zwartkops Raceway in Gauteng. The Phoenix team consists of third…
NWU gives his dreams wings
Speed, technology, adrenalin and the scent of rubber are all part of the dream of Shaun Botha, a master’s-degree student in mechanical engineering at the North-West University (NWU). This will not remain a dream, however, as Shaun is equipping himself with the necessary expertise to help him achieve his dream to one day make a difference in…
Occupational Hygiene students impress the industry
Six students studying occupational hygiene at the campus of the North-West University (NWU) in Potchefstroom each received a study bursary from Select PPE. Select PPE is a leader in the acquisition and distribution of quality and application-specific products that protect people’s health and safety. The undertaking awarded only 22 bursaries…
NWU and TSA partner for South Africa’s first-ever multi-surface facility
The North-West University (NWU) is about to become a one-stop shop for all tennis players and enthusiasts. The university is in the development stage of upgrading its tennis facilities at the High Performance Institute in Potchefstroom with new multi-surface clay, grass and hard courts. There are only two privately owned clay courts in South…
NWU Vanderbijlpark: meesters in denksport
As dit kom by denksport as ‘n mededingende sportsoort, dan neem die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark beslis die voortou. Tydens die onlangse Gauteng-kampioenskappe wat in Randburg gehou is, het die span van Vanderbijlpark nie net ‘n blywende indruk op hul teenstanders gelaat nie, maar ook as wenners in verskeie afdelings…