Mahikeng Campus News
Tim Modise calls for broadcast media to reclaim its role in defining South Africa’s cultural identity
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Gofaone Motsamai
Veteran broadcaster Tim Modise returned to Mahikeng, where his media career began, to deliver a public lecture on the evolving role of broadcast media in shaping South Africa’s cultural identity.
The lecture, held on 6 October at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, was hosted by the Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research niche area in collaboration with the Tim Modise Foundation. It explored how radio and television have influenced cultural… Read more
Study examines South Africa’s aviation carbon emissions and tourism policy challenges
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu
When aircraft take off from South Africa’s major airports, they do more than connect people with destinations, they also leave behind a growing environmental footprint. The complex relationship between aviation, tourism and climate change is the focus of a recent book…
Lecture highlights technology benefits for SMME finances
By: Gosego Phutieagae
A public lecture at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus on 1 October 2025 highlighted how telecommunications and information technology are transforming financial management for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), both in business operations and…
Student in the running for national agricultural awards
By Gofaone Motsamai
On an ordinary morning at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, Lesego Molema follows his usual routine, attending lectures, meeting with student groups and checking on campus projects. For him, these are not separate roles but connected responsibilities that link his studies,…
PhD student to join Global Digital Action Summit in Denmark
Young scientists from all over the world are putting their heads together to find sustainable water solutions for people in rural areas. One of them is North-West University (NWU) doctoral student Keaobaka Masego Mahoko, who will represent the institution at the 2025 Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Next Generation Digital Action Summit in…
Science-in-action event strengthens industry links and student engagement
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu
When students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus gathered for the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences-in-Action event on 7 and 8 October 2025, they joined an initiative that brought academia and industry together.
Under the theme “…
Austrian company brings real-world chemistry to students
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu
In the scientific field, learning theory and doing practical work at university provides a foundation for aspiring scientists, but developing real-world skills is what prepares students for professional environments.
To strengthen the link between academic learning…
Researcher warns of courts prioritising process over planet
South Africa’s pursuit of sustainable development remains uneven, with economic growth often taking precedence over environmental and social considerations, and while laws and policies highlight sustainability, practice tells a different story.
“Economic growth dominates the discourse,” said Dr Fredua Agyemang, a postdoctoral research…
Exploring the power of community engagement in teaching and research
“Community engagement connects learning with life,” said Vincent Russell, Assistant Professor and Liberal Studies Program Coordinator in the Department of Communication at Western Carolina University. He presented a talk to the North-West University (NWU) employees on the role of engagement in teaching and research and its impact on academic…
Tim Modise calls for broadcast media to reclaim its role in defining South Africa’s cultural identity
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Gofaone Motsamai
Veteran broadcaster Tim Modise returned to Mahikeng, where his media career began, to deliver a public lecture on the evolving role of broadcast media in shaping South Africa’s cultural identity.
The lecture, held on 6…
It is up to young people to create a multilingual internet
Gosego Phutieagae and Phenyo Mokgothu
If young people take ownership of their linguistic future, they can ensure that the internet becomes multilingual. This call to action to the youth was made during the North-West University’s (NWU’s) 2025 Language Awareness Week.
The week featured colloquiums with…