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Over Half of SA Youth Unemployed: Mashatile Declares ‘Moral Emergency’

Entrepreneurs · Potchefstroom

Over Half of SA Youth Unemployed: Mashatile Declares ‘Moral Emergency’

80% Center coverage: 5 sources

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has conceded that many young people in South Africa are not living the future they hoped for.See the Story

Exploring New Paths in Tackling the Big Three Infectious Diseases – The Mail & Guardian

Malaria · Coralville

Exploring New Paths in Tackling the Big Three Infectious Diseases – The Mail & Guardian

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Visit North West University press office Just a few drops of oil and water may be enough to change how the world treats tuberculosis, malaria and HIV/Aids – the “big three infectious diseases”, also known as BTIDs. This was the central message delivered by Prof Joe Viljoen during her inaugural lecture at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus on 13 June 2025. Prof Viljoen, from the Faculty of Health Sciences, presented her work…See the Story

North-West University: Affordable, world-class education

Education · Potchefstroom

North-West University: Affordable, world-class education

Zalvidar Acodesin’s journey to a PhD in Theology at North-West University begins with his upbringing in the Philippines. When raised in a Southeast Asian nation where almost 80% of the population is Roman Catholic, it’s easy to feel like the traditions you’d grown up with are the same with the whole world – but Acodesin realised that wasn’t true. “I longed to step beyond the familiar theological frameworks I had grown accustomed to and engage wi…Read Article

Netwerk24 | 'Kill the Boer' on Campus: NWU Identifies 3 Students Who Allegedly Sing Controversial Song

The North-West University (NWU) has identified three students in connection with an incident in which the song "Kill the Boer" was allegedly sung on the university's Potchefstroom campus.Potchefstroom · Potchefstroom Read Article

Inside the June 6, 2025 Ahead-of-Print Tips From The Journal of Nuclear

In a compelling leap forward for nuclear medicine, a series of groundbreaking studies recently unveiled in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine signal transformative strides in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancer types. Published ahead of print, these research endeavors showcase the growing precision and effectiveness of molecular imaging and targeted therapies designed to tailor interventions to individual patient profiles. Through sophist…Potchefstroom · Potchefstroom See the Story

NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine breaks new ground – The Mail & Guardian

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Visit North West University press office The countdown has begun. On Tuesday afternoon at precisely 12:46pm, Prof Bismark Tyobeka, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), turned the first sod at the Potchefstroom Campus construction site of the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine. This ceremonial gesture marked the official commencement of construction of South Africa’s 11th medical school, with the first cohort of stud…Facebook · Potchefstroom See the Story

NWU Council appoints Prof Hennie Goede as registrar - North-West University (NWU)

The North-West University (NWU) Council has appointed Professor Hennie Goede, currently serving as the executive dean of the Faculty of Theology, as registrar designate. The appointment was made during an extraordinary Council meeting held on 22 May 2025. The date from which Prof. Goede will commence his duties as registrar designate will be determined and communicated very soon to ensure a smooth transition at the Faculty of Theology. Upon such…Potchefstroom · Potchefstroom Read Article

Pitbull Attack in Potch: Couple Now Demands Dismissal at the Highest Level

The couple in Potchefstroom whose three pitbull dogs mauled their domestic worker want to make representations to the NDEP to have the case dropped.Potchefstroom · Potchefstroom Read Article

Premiership club complete the signing of highly-rated South African coach

When you think South African rugby, you think dominant scrums. It’s in their DNA — and no team embodies that raw forward power quite like the reigning world champions. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. So it’s no surprise that South African scrum coaches are in demand across the globe. The latest to take centre stage? Jaco Pienaar, who has been unveiled as the new scrum coach at North…Rugby · Potchefstroom Read Article

NWU Council appoints Prof Hennie Goede as registrar – The Mail & Guardian

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Visit North West University press office The North-West University (NWU) Council has appointed Professor Hennie Goede, currently serving as the executive dean of the Faculty of Theology, as registrar designate. The appointment was made during an extraordinary Council meeting held on 22 May 2025. The date from which Prof Goede will commence his duties as registrar designate will be determined and communicated very soon to ensure a smooth transiti…Potchefstroom · Potchefstroom Read Article

Prosecutions in the pipeline for alleged SAASIC horse abuse - defenceWeb

Seven years of frustration, mostly resulting from evasive action by SA Army Specialist Infantry Capability (SAASIC) officers, appears to be nearly over with the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) on the right side of a decision to initiate prosecution against the Potchefstroom-based unit. The road to court took a step closer with the prosecution initiation made public by the national animal welfare organisation today (21 May). A statement has it …Potchefstroom · Potchefstroom Read Article

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