Mahikeng Campus News
Neglect of indigenous languages amounts to a betrayal of revolutionary ideals
Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe
Once seen as a bastion of multiracial, multicultural and multilingual values, South Africa now stands accused of turning its back on the very linguistic and cultural diversity that made it a symbol of unity.
This was the cautionary message from Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe, a full professor affiliated with the Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research focus area of the North-West University (NWU). He who warned that the country’s failure to prioritise indigenous languages mirrors a broader erosion of… Read more
Academic recognised for scientific excellence in lifestyle diseases, mental health and health education
The South African Health Excellence Awards has recognised Prof. Leepile Sehularo, director of the Lifestyle Diseases research entity at the North-West University (NWU), who received the Second Runner-up Award for Scientific Excellence.
The awards ceremony was held on 8 November 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Gauteng, co-hosted…
Student social workers are ready to facilitate community change
By Gosego Phutieagae
When final-year social work students at the North-West University (NWU) gathered for their annual conference, their message was clear: transformation begins with small acts of service.
The subject group Social Work hosted the…
Empowering teens living with chronic illnesses
By Mzwandile Ndlovu
Teens living with chronic diseases need not be defined by their illnesses but by their potential and determination to succeed.
Dr Kezell Klinck, senior lecturer in the School of Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU…
Graduate publishes groundbreaking research on sustainable feed for indigenous chickens
The North-West University (NWU) continues to make strides in pioneering research that addresses sustainability and food security challenges across southern Africa. This year, Melokuhle Queeneth Magagula, a distinguished MSc graduate in Animal Science from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, has earned both national and…
Study shows nitrogen fertiliser impact on fodder beet yield and nutrition
Fodder beet is gaining attention as a key livestock feed crop in South Africa, and new research from the North-West University (NWU) shows how nitrogen fertiliser and planting season shape its growth and nutritional value.
Zabesuthu Sithokozisiwe Mngomezulu investigated how two fodder beet varieties respond to different nitrogen levels…
Study develops health-promotion strategies for caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans
Caregivers of children orphaned by HIV/AIDS carry responsibilities that shape family stability and community support. A new study has produced health-promotion strategies to strengthen their ability to care and sustain their own well-being.
Led by Dr Boitumelo Joy Molato, a PhD graduate from the North-West University (NWU), the study…
Study shows load-shedding places a strain on access to sufficient water
South Africans continue to navigate load-shedding while the right to sufficient water faces strain in vulnerable communities.
Recent North-West University (NWU) graduate Miranda Andhile Mkansi conducted research on “The impact of load-shedding on the right to have access to sufficient water”. Her study explores how disruptions in…
Professor honoured for contribution to mental health advocacy
Efforts to strengthen mental health awareness and policy in South Africa were in focus as Prof Leepile Sehularo from the North-West University (NWU) received the “Special Impact Mental Health Award” during the first Keturah Mental Health Awards in South Africa.
“I am honoured to receive this award,” said Prof Sehularo. “It reflects the…
New lecture halls will relieve pressure on existing learning spaces
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Gofaone Motsamai
When the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus opens for the 2026 academic year, students will step into two newly built lecture halls designed with advanced digital and acoustic systems to improve teaching and learning experiences.
The construction,…
Law student triumphs at Martin Luther King spoken word competition in Amsterdam
By Gosego Phutieagae
A North-West University (NWU) law student has claimed top honours at the 2025 Martin Luther King Spoken Word Competition held on 9 October at Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam.
Thabang Mnculwane, an LLB student currently participating in the NWU Faculty of Law Academic Exchange…