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
NWU vice-chancellor calls on graduates to shape economy and society
When graduates apply their knowledge to solve real-world challenges, the results can be transformational, according to Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of North-West University (NWU).
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” he said, using the inspiring words of former President…
Smart Village dialogue advances South Africa’s first indigenous knowledge-led initiative
By Mzwandile Ndlovu
A renewed push to translate indigenous knowledge (IK) into practical rural development took centre stage as stakeholders gathered for the Second Smart Village conference in Nyandeni in the Eastern Cape.
Held under the theme “Towards an indigenous knowledge-based smart village model: A…
Coach Malgas targets playoff spot in crucial clash
By Mzwandile Ndlovu
The North-West University’s (NWU) Soccer Institute is preparing for a decisive clash against Belligerators FC on Saturday, 25 April, at Mmabatho Stadium. They are hoping secure their place in the provincial playoffs of the South African Football Association (SAFA) Motsepe League.
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Academic recognised globally for blockchain research
by Gosego Phutieagae
A North-West University (NWU) academic has earned international recognition for research examining how ready South Africa’s public sector is to adopt blockchain technology.
Dr Beatah Sibanda received the 2024 Best Abstract Award from the British Blockchain Association for her study on blockchain adoption in government systems.
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Pope’s visit to Africa positions religion at centre of peace and diplomacy
Thabang Motswaledi
The ongoing African tour by Pope Leo XIV has drawn global attention, positioning the continent as a key player in international relationships and peacebuilding efforts at a time when several regions continue to face conflict, governance pressures and social divisions.
The Pope…
Busting myths and promoting understanding in Autism Awareness Month
by Mzwandile Ndlovu
Little understood but more common than many realise, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that often leaves individuals living with it – and their families – feeling isolated and marginalised. With April being Autism Awareness Month, the time is ripe to promote understanding, acceptance and inclusion in society of individuals with ASD…
Green Team drives environmental action through tree planting and community clean-up
The North-West University (NWU) Green Team is turning small environmental actions into sustained community impact, with recent initiatives showing how student-led efforts are reshaping public spaces while building a culture of responsibility among young people.
A tree-planting initiative and a large-scale clean-up campaign, both held in…
Academic joins inaugural global cohort for IOC diploma in sports pharmacy
by Gosego Phutieagae
A North-West University (NWU) professor has been selected for a new diploma in sports pharmacy offered by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), marking a significant milestone for both the institution and the pharmacy profession.
Prof. Stephan Steyn, an associate professor in Pharmacology, will join the inaugural 2026 intake of the…
Academic support programme introduced to address students’ concern
by Mzwandile Ndlovu
The Students’ Campus Council (SCC) at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) has introduced academic support programme to address student concerns related to academic matters and services offered by faculties.
The initiative was developed in response to ongoing student concerns about marks, credits, graduation outcomes…
Indigenous languages key in fight against crime
by Mzwandile Ndlovu
As crime continues to ravage communities across South Africa, a North-West University (NWU) researcher has highlighted how indigenous languages play an active role in strengthening crime prevention efforts through communication strategies in rural areas.
Dr Kgomotso Bosilong, a research support coordinator at the NWU, is focusing her…