Mahikeng Campus News
NWU Mahikeng Stadium meets national standards for professional football
The North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Stadium has been approved to host matches in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, underlining the university’s ability to provide facilities that comply with the requirements for professional football in South Africa.
Motsepe Foundation Championship side Lerumo Lions FC have been using the 3 000 capacity NWU Mahikeng Stadium for some of their home fixtures after the venue met the accreditation standards required for the league. The Championship is the second tier of professional football in South Africa, previously known as the National… Read more
Academics launch books during National Archives Awareness Week
by Mzwandile Ndlovu
With the launch of their books set in the sometimes harsh realities of South Africa, two academics from the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) are contributing to national memory while preserving knowledge for a more just future.
Held on 9 May at the Protea…
Former NWU Soccer Institute player earns PhD, follows path set by institute manager
What started on the football field nearly two decades ago has now produced another doctoral graduate for the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute. Former player and current team manager Dr Lawrence Koagile Mosala has obtained his PhD in computer and information sciences with information systems.
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Farm manager highlights cross-border cooperation in fight against FMD
As foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continues to threaten livestock production across Southern Africa, vaccination efforts along the South Africa-Botswana border are emerging as one of the region’s frontline defences against the spread of the virus.
In communities near border towns…
Struggle songs initiative sparks powerful dialogue at Mahikeng Campus
by Mzwandile Ndlovu
On 29 April, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus came alive with the sounds and stories of South Africa’s past and present during a special collaborative broadcast between the campus, NWU FM and Motsweding FM.
The programme blended curated struggle songs with rich…
Harnessed energy offers a new path for smallholder poultry farmers
Smallholder poultry farmers who adopt harnessed energy systems such as solar and wind power could improve production efficiency and reduce long-term operational costs, according to research conducted by Ella Mogashoa during her master’s study at the North-West University (NWU).
The…
NWU confers honorary doctorate on renowned choral music composer Kgotlaetsile Henderson Pule
The North-West University (NWU) conferred an honorary doctorate on renowned choral music composer and teacher Kgotlaetsile Henderson Pule during the autumn graduation ceremony at the Mahikeng Campus on 8 May 2026.
The graduation ceremony was attended by Dr Anna Mokgokong, NWU…
Cheerleading team secures double victory after late competition entry
The cheerleading team on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus turned a last-minute opportunity into a major achievement. They secured top honours in both the Pom and Hip-Hop categories at an intervarsity competition held on 1 May.
The team received an invitation to…
GIS outreach initiative turns classrooms into real-world mapping labs
by Gosego Phutieagae
An annual Geographic Information Systems (GIS) outreach programme is transforming how Grade 12 learners understand geography, shifting it from a textbook subject to a hands-on, technology-driven discipline with real-world relevance.
Led by senior lecturer Dr Nisa Ayob, the…
Visually impaired student graduates cum laude
by Mzwandile Ndlovu
From dropping out of university twice to graduating cum laude, visually impaired student Raphael Sambo has turned a once-fractured academic journey into a story of distinction.
Raphael earned his postgraduate diploma in management from the Faculty of Economic and Management…
Academic examines digital political communication in African indigenous languages
A new book co-edited by Prof. Gilbert Motsaathebe, deputy dean for teaching and learning in the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU), explores how African indigenous languages are used and represented in political communication on digital platforms.
Titled…