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Tim Modise calls for broadcast media to reclaim its role in defining South Africa’s cultural identity
Oct 09, 2025 - By Phenyo Mokgothu and Gofaone Motsamai Veteran broadcaster Tim Modise returned to Mahikeng, where his media career began, to deliver a public lecture on the evolving role of broadcast media in shaping South Africa’s cultural identity. The lecture, held on 6 October at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, was hosted…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-geopolitical-security-and-strategy-cgss/cgss-news
CGSS in the news
Oct 03, 2025 - LAUNCH OF THE CENTRE FOR GEOPOLITICAL SECURITY AND STRATEGY (CGSS) AND SIGNING OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES (ISS) On 12 August 2025, the Centre for Geopolitical Security and Strategy (CGSS), within the Faculty of Humanities, was officially launched by the North-West University (NWU).…http://news.nwu.ac.za/potchefstroom-campus-staff-sports-club-heads-gqeberha-usswsa-national-tournament
Potchefstroom Campus Staff Sports Club heads to Gqeberha for the USSWSA national tournament
Oct 02, 2025 - The North-West University (NWU) Staff Sports Club on the Potchefstroom Campus is proud and excited to represent the university at the upcoming University Staff Sport and Wellness of South Africa (USSWSA) national tournament, taking place in Gqeberha from 9 to 11 October 2025. Hosted by Nelson Mandela University, the tournament will bring together…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-geopolitical-security-and-strategy-cgss/more-about-us
More about us
Oct 03, 2025 - The Centre for Geopolitical Security and Strategy (CGSS) is an academic hub within the Faculty of Humanities at North-West University. Rooted in the Global South, CGSS advances strategic stability and security from an African perspective to a global audience. The Centre prioritises African security challenges while maintaining a global…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-takes-part-first-g20-national-tourism-hackathon
NWU takes part in first G20 National Tourism Hackathon
Oct 03, 2025 - By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu Innovation, collaboration and youthful energy took centre stage in Mpumalanga at the Sabi River Sun Resort, when North-West University (NWU) students and an academic participated in the first G20 National Department of Tourism Hackathon. Dr Ncedo ka Ntloko, senior lecturer in the School of Tourism…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-hosts-campus-wedding-celebrate-cultural-integration
Vanderbijlpark Campus hosts “Campus Wedding” to celebrate cultural integration
Oct 03, 2025 - The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) staged a colourful and symbolic “Campus Wedding” on Friday, 26 September, bringing together staff, students and alumni in a celebration of cultural diversity and unity. The event formed part of the annual Culture Integration Day at the NWU, observed across all three campuses, but this…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-takes-part-global-nuclear-forum
NWU takes part in global nuclear forum
Oct 03, 2025 - Nuclear science and capacity building are particular strengths of the North-West University (NWU), as was evident from its inclusion in South Africa’s official delegation at the 69th Regular Session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference in Austria. The Department of Electricity and Energy formally invited the NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-history-sadilar-testament-heritage-and-innovation
Celebrating the history of SADiLaR: A testament to heritage and innovation
Oct 03, 2025 - By Lihle Sosibo Following Heritage month, the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) proudly turns the spotlight inwards, celebrating its own heritage through its history book titled The Story of SADiLaR. This publication is more than a record of the past – it is a reflection of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/turning-anxiety-energy-public-speaking
Turning anxiety into energy for public speaking
Oct 03, 2025 - By Mzwandile Ndlovu Many of us have felt a racing heartbeat and shaky breath before speaking in public, but this anxiety can be rechannelled into energy and confidence to take command of the podium. This is the hope offered by Dr Sumartono Mulyodiharjo, head of the Department of Communication Science at Universitas Ekasakti in Pandang,…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-digital-humanities/cdh-news
CDH in the news
Oct 03, 2025 - NWU launches Centre for Digital Humanities with inspiring Spring School Programme By Jalize Fourie The Faculty of Humanities at North-West University (NWU) took a bold step into the future of research and innovation with the official launch of its Centre for Digital Humanities (CDH) on Friday, 19…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-geopolitical-security-and-strategy-cgss/events
Events
Oct 03, 2025 - Upcoming events Past events 2nd Annual African Peace and Security Dialogue 2025 Panellist Speaker on “Cyber warfare in Africa: a non-kinetic pillar of hybrid conflict” Date: 3-6 Sep 2025 Venue:Magaliesberg, South Africa News about the event https://www.facebook.com/…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nutrition-science-targets-inflammation-tackle-tb-and-iron-deficiency
Nutrition science targets inflammation to tackle TB and iron deficiency
Oct 03, 2025 - Nutrition can be used as a tool to control inflammation and address conditions such as tuberculosis (TB) and iron deficiency. In her recent inaugural lecture, North-West University (NWU) Prof Linda Malan drew on findings from years of research to highlight how omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D and iron can influence immune function and offer new…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-geopolitical-security-and-strategy-cgss/strategic-insights
Strategic Insights
Oct 03, 2025 - "The questionable sanctioning of ICC judges by the Trump Administration" Author: Dr Casper Lutter Date 30 September 2025 Serial #:SI6-09/25 "The Judicial Commission of Inquiry on the Mkhwanazi allegations: Is Another Commission serving the Common Good?" Author: Dr Lincoln Cave…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-geopolitical-security-and-strategy-cgss/expert-security-products-and-services
Expert Security Products and Services
Oct 03, 2025 - Within the domain of global peace and security, Critical Security Studies represents a crucial framework for generating insightful analyses and developing effective solutions to intricate security challenges. At the CGSS, our specialist team delivers accurate analytical reports, substantive policy reviews, and evidence-based academic publications…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dancers-represent-south-africa-world-stage
Dancers to represent South Africa on world stage
Oct 03, 2025 - Two North-West University (NWU) dancers, Tebogo Baas and Matlhogonolo Bodibe, are preparing to compete against the best in the world when they represent South Africa at the 2025 World Dance Championships (WDC) in Assen, Netherlands, in November. This event includes a dance festival, congress, and WDC World Championships, featuring the world's best…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-leads-study-financial-management-schools
Student leads study on financial management in schools
Oct 03, 2025 - Sound financial practices alone do not guarantee strong academic results, says a study by North-West University (NWU) postgraduate student Bongani Steven Dhlamini. His research, titled “The Contribution of Effective Financial School Management to Quality Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools”, examined how financial management influences…http://news.nwu.ac.za/workshop-equips-language-students-workplace
Workshop equips language students for the workplace
Oct 06, 2025 - By Mzwandile Ndlovu In a tough job market, success in finding employment takes skills, strategy and professionalism. Final-year language students at the North-West University (NWU) honed their post-university preparations during a work-readiness workshop hosted by the School of Language Practice in collaboration with Career Services on the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mini-cricket-festival-bigger-and-better-ever
Mini-Cricket Festival bigger and better than ever
Oct 06, 2025 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus was abuzz with excitement as it recently hosted the 12th annual NWU Mini-Cricket Festival at the NWU Cricket Clubhouse. With over 560 enthusiastic children aged six to nine from more than 17 schools participating, the event once again proved to be one of the most anticipated youth sports…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ttis-hosts-ip-creators-celebration-honour-nwu-innovators