The founding Vice-Chancellor of the erstwhile University of Bophuthatswana (UNIBO), now known as North West University (NWU), Professor John Makhene, expressed deep concern regarding the staggeringly low student graduation rates across South African universities. At the age of 90, Prof Makhene continues to emit a sense of urgency about the educational landscape of the nation, [...]

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The North West MEC for the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng, has welcomed the arrest of five police officers for stock theft and possession of endangered animals. The three detectives are stationed in Vryburg and were granted bail of R1000 each by the Vryburg Magistrates Court for allegedly stealing four sheep [...]

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The long-standing feud between American rap artists Cardi B and Nicki Minaj has spilled over to their children and some fans are not having it.  What started off as an album comparison is now becoming a back and forth between the two and their young children continue to catch strays.  Both Cardi B and Nicki [...]

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The Mahikeng Local Municipality in North West is stepping up its commitment to community safety and resilience by hosting its inaugural Disaster Management Summit. This pivotal event aims to address the increasing frequency of both natural and man-made disasters, a pressing concern as communities across the region grapple with environmental, economic, and social challenges. In [...]

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