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Lesiba Dikhoba  @lesiba.dikhoba  On Friday, 26 July at 14:00, the Independent Students’ Electoral Commission (ISEC) published the preliminary list of nominees for these pivotal roles and the governing body hopes for greater voter turnout.  The preliminary list of nominees can be viewed here: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/sites/studies.nwu.ac.za/files/files/SRC/2024.07.26_PC_PRELIM%20LIST_NOMINEES_FINAL.pdf In a discussion with Nomvula Chasakara, the SCC Chairperson, their key roles and functions, significant achievements, challenges, and nomination process were highlighted. The SRC/SCC represents students’ interests […]

Carlo Simon Bekker-Forte  North-West University (NWU) students, along with the rest of South Africans, have had to acclimatise to the large political shift brought upon by the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU) on 17 June 2024. The youths' reaction to this change has been mixed.  The coalition, representing 68% of the seats in the National Assembly, consists of five main political parties; the African National Congress (ANC), […]

Shanell Binedell @shanell_lalala    On 18 July the town residences battled it out against each other in an academic scavenger hunt. The female town residences are LaVaria, Dinki and Bellatrix, and the male town residences are Heimat and Villagers. This scavenger hunt was arranged by the Academic Portfolio of the House Committee (HC) of each town residence.  The Academics sub-committee entails more than what meets the eye. The sub-committee is […]

Makgala Folotsi @Kgali_Lee   Tertiary education is an important tool one can possess, as people tend to say, “They can take everything from you but they can never take away your knowledge.” University tuition is expensive and not everyone can afford it. There are different ways in which students can get funding for school, primarily bursaries. Wapad has compiled a list of bursaries open for application for 2025. Nedbank bursary: […]

Shanell Binedell @shanell_lalala Studente wat tussen Pretoria en Potchefstroom reis maak graag gebruik van die Rysmierbultpad wat hulle dan tot by die N14 ry. Die groot gevare van die pad is die vele slaggate en karre wat trokke verby vat as dit nie heeltemal veilig is nie. Studente het onlangs skrikkerig geraak en begin om van alternatiewe roetes gebruik te maak. Danzel Faber, ʼn student wat al sedert 2021 die […]

Lesiba Dikhoba @lesiba.dikhoba In a world where digital content is an integral part of our everyday lives, the ethics of content creation are more important than ever. At the North-West University (NWU), where students are both content creators and audience, recognising these ethical guidelines is becoming increasingly crucial. The rise of social media platforms and user-friendly digital tools has enabled students to create and share content in unprecedented ways. From […]

Christinet Zaal @christinetzaal Afrikaans and Sesotho follow English. Wapad would like to thank the NWU Language Directorate for assistance with the Sesotho translation. Amidst growing concerns of safety in the Bult area, the Cachet Park City Improvement District (CID) container stands as a testament to community involvement, and exemplifies a passion for keeping students safe. Wapad recently sat down with Johan Naude, CID manager, to speak about the growing safety […]

Lesiba Dikhoba @lesiba.dikhoba The North-West University (NWU) submitted a comprehensive business proposal for establishing a Medical School in August 2017, after being formally invited by the National Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The NWU has since actively engaged with the National Department of Health and the DHET and anticipates feedback from the Joint Health Sciences Education Committee (JHSEC). On 14 December 2022, members of the University Council engaged […]

Christabell Lourens @_clourens_ Campus debate officially began today, 8 July, and will continue until Friday, 12 July. Campus debate is structured in terms of rounds. The first round of qualifiers will determine who goes through to the quarterfinals. This continues up until finals, with two sets of four teams (divided into men’s and women’s tournaments) competing against each other. The North-West University (NWU), and various other universities across South Africa, […]