Mahikeng Campus News
Meet NWU Mahikeng’s table tennis trailblazer
A skin problem turned from an obstacle into an opportunity for Thamia Kganedi, the USSA Table Tennis captain and NWU honours student in Human Movement Science.
Thamia could not play outdoor sports due to a skin condition and had a burning passion to participate in sport to channel her energy into a positive outlet. Her life changed in 2014 when she was introduced to table tennis as an eager Grade 6 learner who noticed the game through a window with her friends at Bopanang Primary School in Monsterlus, Limpopo. They immediately… Read more
NWU FC hold Cape Town City to a goalless draw as Noble Boys continue searching for first win
The North-West University Football Club (NWU FC) shared the spoils with Cape Town City FC after a goalless draw at the Fanie du Toit Sports Ground in Potchefstroom on Saturday, 19 September 2026, as the Noble Boys continued their search for a first victory in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.
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Nursing student Mecayla Johnson takes her skills to the world stage
Mecayla Johnson is ready to step on the world stage. After months of intensive preparation, the North-West University (NWU) nursing student will represent South Africa at the 48th WorldSkills competition in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September 2026.
Mecayla, a fourth-year student,…
Changing the conversation on suicide through hope and resilience
Hope, open conversations and stronger support systems can help save lives. This was the message as health professionals gathered at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) to mark Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness Day on 10 September 2026.
Held under the…
Molelwane Research Farm harvest brings fresh support to students during Giving Week
As part of the Giving Week activities at the North-West University (NWU), Molelwane Farm at the Mahikeng Campus has turned a fresh harvest into an opportunity to support students who may be facing financial challenges.
In collaboration with the Soil Science Society of South Africa (…
Heritage with a beat: students turn HR lessons into music, culture and creativity
When human resource management (HRM) meets heritage, the classroom becomes a stage, students become performers, and learning gets a beat.
Heritage Day came alive in a uniquely creative way as HRM students transformed their classroom into a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity and…
NWU to celebrate 25 years of Kgosi Jeffrey Montshioa’s leadership through Heritage Public Lecture
The North-West University (NWU) will host a special Heritage Public Lecture and Celebration on 9 October 2026, bringing together traditional leadership, academia, students and communities to celebrate heritage, leadership and the living cultural legacy of the Barolong Boo Ratshidi.
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UN resolution challenges world maps that make Africa look smaller
For generations, millions of people have looked at world maps that make Africa appear smaller than it really is. A recent United Nations (UN) resolution has put that distortion under fresh scrutiny and sparked debate about how the world should be mapped.
Dr Nisa Ayob, a senior lecturer…
Expert urges caution over proposed tax expansion to taxis and e-hailing services
Plans to bring more taxi and e-hailing operators into South Africa’s tax net could raise state revenue, but they may also increase transport costs and put pressure on operators and cash-strapped commuters.
This is according to Dr Olebogeng Ambrocius Baikgaki, senior lecturer and…
Ubuntu approach can strengthen support for learners’ mental health
Refiloe Legodi, a lecturer in the subject group Social Work at the North-West University (NWU), presented her research at the Ubuntu Nursing Colloquium that took place in August at the Groenkloof Campus of the University of Pretoria.
Her presentation, titled “Ubuntu in action:…
From NWU classrooms to the head of the SIU
From the classrooms of the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) to the leadership of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) of South Africa, Leonard Gaoretelelwe Lekgetho’s journey is one of perseverance, academic excellence and a lifelong commitment to public service.
Born…