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Floods expose shortcomings in North West disaster response systems
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (390+ words) Heavy floods that cut off roads, bridges and communities across the North West Province have exposed gaps in disaster preparedness, emergency response capacity and long-term planning, according to Prof. Christo Coetzee. While the province has disaster management plans in place…...
NWU confers honorary doctorate on renowned choral music composer Kgotlaetsile Henderson Pule
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (531+ words) The North-West University (NWU) conferred an honorary doctorate on renowned choral music composer and teacher Kgotlaetsile Henderson Pule during the autumn graduation ceremony at the Mahikeng Campus on 8 May 2026. Also in attendance were Tutu Kgobane, president of the NWU Convocation,…...
South Africans are in a suburban arms race | news. nwu. ac. za
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (716+ words) Violent crime in South Africa is rampant, with the country frequently ranked as one of the most dangerous in the world, as well as among the most unsafe in Africa. Citizens are afraid, and justifiably so, adapting to crime as…...
South Africa's foot-and-mouth crisis is a failure of cooperation
1+ week, 1+ day ago (425+ words) South Africa's struggle to contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is exposing a deeper problem than the outbreak itself. The country's response remains firmly state-led, yet the state's capacity to execute that response is increasingly in doubt. Much of…...
Commemorating Freedom Day through diversity and excellence
1+ week, 6+ day ago (217+ words) The North-West University (NWU) South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) Student Chapter, in collaboration with the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management, commemorated Freedom Day on 22 April 2026 under the theme "Celebrating Freedom Day Through Diversity and Excellence…...
TTIS showcases NWU innovation at inaugural South Africa Innovation Week
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (268+ words) The North-West University (NWU), through its Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) office, showcased its growing innovation impact at the inaugural South Africa Innovation Week (SAIW), held from 16 to 20 March 2026 at the NASREC Expo Centre in Johannesburg. Organised through a…...
NWU students make waves at South African Canoe Polo championships in Cape Town
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (174+ words) The South African Canoe Polo Championships took centre stage, from 27 February to 1 March, in Century City, Cape Town bringing together top paddlers from across the country for a weekend of fast-paced, high-intensity action. Wynand Kershoff, who is still in Grade…...
Entrepreneurship initiative prepares students for a rapidly evolving job market
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (269+ words) Youth entrepreneurship took a significant step forward when the North-West University (NWU) hosting a session aimed at guiding students toward business development resources and funding opportunities. Organised by the university's Career Services on 27 February 2026, the event brought together key stakeholders…...
The element that fuels the stars could power South Africa's future
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (771+ words) It is the most abundant element in the universe, also the simplest and lightest. It is the cornerstone of life and the fuel that powers the stars. Although hydrogen plays a fundamental role in energy systems, from hydrogen fuel cells…...
Gofaone targets Setswana audiences through storytelling at Motsweding FM
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (174+ words) Storytelling in indigenous languages plays a vital role in preserving cultural memory, shaping identity and strengthening community connection. Wanting to contribute to this, Gofaone Motsamai, a North-West University (NWU) alumnus, has joined Motsweding FM as a drama producer, where he…...