Month: August 2024

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News

STUDENTS’ VIEWS ON DR NKABANE’S APPOINTMENT

Kgabo Senyatsi @kgabo.senyatsi   The Government of National Unity (GNU) has introduced Dr Nobuhle Nkabane as the Minister of Higher Education and Training, succeeding Dr Blade Nzimande. According to an interview with University World News, Dr Nkabane pledged to fix students' issues and fully prioritise their needs, ultimately improving the state of higher education institutions. The newly formed departmental initiatives effect students nationwide, including those of the North-West University (NWU).  […]

todayAugust 5, 2024 112 12

News

THE FINANCIAL TOLL OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Lesiba Dikhoba  @lesiba.dikhoba  In recent years, the rising expense of higher education in South Africa has become a critical concern — sparking widespread discussions and protests across the country. For countless students, the aspirations of obtaining a degree are overshadowed by the tough reality of financial constraints.  The financial constraints of higher education extend beyond tuition fees, these demands include accommodation, textbooks, and daily expenses which adds to the burden. […]

todayAugust 5, 2024 35 6

Sport

NWU SPORTS BURSARIES: FUNDING FUTURE ATHLETES

Lesiba Dikhoba  @lesiba.dikhoba  In a competitive and financially demanding academic setting, the North-West University’s (NWU) sports bursary program offers crucial support for talented athletes. The High Performance Institute’s bursary prioritises its various sports programs based on budget availability.  The eligibility criteria for a sports bursary is strictly based on merit and reviewed annually, with applications accepted from May to October of the preceding year and a supplementary trial perioid held in January.  NWU’s sports bursary functions as a financial aid […]

todayAugust 3, 2024 69 1 2

Sport

PLAYING PADEL IN POTCH

Ayola Gqotso @a.yola_gq  If you enjoy a social sport, or want to try something different, you might find interest in padel. Padel is a racket sport which can be described as a combination between tennis and squash. It is usually played in doubles and the court is enclosed, surrounded by walls of glass. The basic rules of padel are that the ball should not bounce twice on the ground, and […]

todayAugust 3, 2024 27 2

Arts and Entertainment

WAPAD ALUMNA FINDS HER PASSION

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler Denise Steffens, a former student at the North-West University and former Wapad member, has many accomplishments after completing her Honours in Journalism and Media Studies during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.  Steffens initially joined Wapad to achieve her academic goals. However, she has since realised that it was about more than that, “If I reflect today, I think what drew me to Wapad was slightly deeper; the […]

todayAugust 1, 2024 18 2

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