A grave crisis looms over the foundation of SA's democracy, says Dr Nonhlanhla Ngcobo, a lecturer in the Faculty of Law at North-West University.
2025
October
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- 10.Prof Tyobeka has called for SA to take the nuclear energy lead as the continent transitions away from its fossil fuel dependency.
- 6.African leaders should make use of technological innovations such as AI tools to promote ethical discourse, says Prof Du Plessis.
- 2.Resilience and leadership training must form a core part of entrepreneurship education, says Martin Manmohan of the bhive Enterprise Development Centre at North-West University.
September
- 16.Livestock farming feeds millions of South Africans, but it also leaves a carbon footprint, which needs to be addressed.
- 5.Velenkosini Hlabisa, minister of co-operative governance and traditional affairs, has unveiled a plan to reduce dysfunction, shore up finances and restore public trust in the country’s 257 municipalities.
- 5.NWU says it is determined to enhance support for qualifying post-graduate students who have the potential to contribute meaningfully to the national system of innovation.
- 5.Online post-graduate diplomas in sustainability and mining began enrolling students in 2025.
- 5.The city of eThekwini has announced a strategy to reduce its reliance on the national grid by 40% by 2030.
August
- 26.Faster, reliable access to online resources can improve teaching outcomes, expand research opportunities and prepare graduates who are work-ready, says Prof Tyobeka.
- 13.A team in the US found the elusive creature, now called the Latergator louisdupreezi, lodged on the eye of an alligator.
- 7.The Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day forms part of NWU’s broader effort to build inclusive education ecosystems and inspire the next generation of scientists.
July
- 31.Beckles is a Caribbean historian and vice-chancellor of the University of the West Indies.
- 25.NWU is building the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine, and Prof Tyobeka says pairing it with the planned North West academic hospital would benefit the province.
- 16.About 95 000 jobs in South Africa depend on hunting tourism, according to a new study led by Prof Peet van der Merwe and Prof Andrea Saayman from the North-West University.
- 10.The ongoing dysfunction within the NSFAS and various SETAs is jeopardising the futures of vulnerable students and placing strain on SA’s public universities, says NWU's Prof Linda du Plessis.
- 10.The appointment places Prof Tyobeka at the helm of a body tasked with advising government on the pace, scale and procurement approach for new nuclear capacity.
June
- 26.Prof Tyobeka’s appointment is effective from 18 June and will run for a five-year term.
- 25.The strategic partnership will ensure NWDOH medical students have access to the province’s medical and infrastructural resources while serving the healthcare needs of the region.
- 18.Dr Khido Ramadie, a mental health counsellor and academic in the NWU’s Faculty of Education, is working with the North West Provincial Department of Education to offer mental health and wellness support to the province’s youth education assistants.
- 18.Prof Joe Viljoen, from the Faculty of Health Sciences at NWU, examined how self-emulsifying drug delivery systems can improve treatment for TB, malaria and HIV/Aids.
- 10.Professor Louis du Preez of the NWU led the discovery of the Breviceps batrachophiliorum.
- 9.Under Prof Rautenbach’s editorship, the Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal has become a globally recognised platform for legal scholarship.
- 5.As president of NuMeRI, he leads the continent’s only dedicated nuclear medicine research infrastructure, aligning science, health and policy.
- 4.Construction of SA’s 11th medical school has begun, with the first cohort of students expected to enrol in 2028.
May
- 27.A decentralised solar energy system is being installed across most parking areas and rooftops at North-West University’s Mahikeng campus.
- 23.Prof Goede will work alongside and report to the current registrar, Prof Marlene Verhoef, until 31 December.
- 16.Irregular weather patterns mean that predicting storms and other weather-related phenomena is becoming increasingly difficult.
- 15.The degree was conferred on 9 May during a graduation ceremony held at the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus.
- 15.Roodt’s statements fail to consider all the facts, says Prof Du Plessis, vice-principal and deputy vice-chancellor for teaching and learning at the North-West University.
April
- 25.The NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine will be the 11th medical school in SA and aims to address the shortage of healthcare practitioners in the province.
March
- 20.Diagnosis determines the effectiveness of treatment and guides prevention strategies, according to Prof Oriel Thekisoe, a molecular biologist, at his inaugural lecture at the North-West University.
- 18.Hunters, especially international hunters, believe that they benefit local communities.
- 14.As chancellor, she serves as titular head of the NWU, and all qualifications awarded by the university are formally conferred by Dr Mokgokong.
- 13.Recognising the increasing demand for high-quality doctoral education, the PhD Hub serves to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
- 13.The use of artificial intelligence in drug discovery marks a significant shift in how scientists approach finding treatments for diseases such as malaria.
- 5.The North-West University's Tswelopele Project is a strategic initiative aimed at reshaping the university’s programme qualification mix.
- 5.The modest 4Q 2024 GDP growth of 0.6% must inform the tough choices facing the GNU in finalising an amended budget, says Prof Raymond Parsons.
- 3.Benedict Ndou, a researcher and PhD candidate at NWU, has identified a possible way to produce medicine without relying on plants that are at risk of disappearing due to over-harvesting.
February
- 27.The study aimed to address challenges faced by livestock farmers, particularly in regions with limited access to high-quality feed.
- 18.The Dennedorp Residence at the NWU’s Potchefstroom Campus will be renamed the Siya Kolisi Residence.