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

Meal-a-Day Programme supports more than 500 students as food needs grow

by Mafumane Tlhapi

More than 500 students on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus received food parcels through the Meal-a-Day Programme during July 2026. This initiative continues to respond to growing food insecurity and to help students remain focused on their studies.

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Love for karate flows through his veins

Mahikeng-bred Kamogelo Mongale (25) is filled with pure determination to be the best in the disciplined world of karate.

This NWU Mahikeng Campus Computer Science and Mathematics student, who is currently in his fourth year of study, has had a love for karate since starting with the sport in his primary school years. He started training…

NWU and SAPS to empower students through crime prevention and career awareness initiative

by Oscar Mosiane

The North-West University (NWU), in partnership with the South African Police Service (SAPS), will host a comprehensive Crime Prevention and Career Awareness Activation on the Mahikeng Campus, reaffirming their shared commitment to creating a safe learning environment while empowering students with valuable career…

5-Aside Fridays to reignite football culture at the Mahikeng Campus

by Oscar Mosiane

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is set to reignite its vibrant football culture with the launch of the 5-Aside Fridays programme, a nine-week inter-residence football tournament aimed at promoting student wellness, residence pride, talent identification and campus vibrancy.

NWU Soccer Institute sweeps top honours at North West Sports Awards

by Phenyo Mokgothu

The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute capped a landmark season by claiming three of the province's top honours at the 10th North West Sports Awards. 

The institute was named Team of the Year, head coach Nkululeko Malgas received the Coach of the Year award, and captain…

How bodybuilding helped Bokang Matsetela find her purpose

by Phenyo Mokgothu

What began as a personal search for direction has developed into a series of bodybuilding titles for North-West University (NWU) student Bokang Matsetela. In just two years, the fourth-year economics student has progressed from entering her first competition to standing among the country's top university bodybuilders…

Communication framework strengthens democracy through collaboration

by Oscar Mosiane

Effective communication is essential for strengthening democracy, fostering trust and empowering communities. These are among the key findings by newly graduated Dr Jack Malatji, whose doctoral research at the North-West University (NWU) proposes a communication framework to strengthen…

African languages need a strong presence in modern communication

by Phenyo Mokgothu

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes global communication, the question on the lips of African academics is this: how can indigenous African languages remain visible and relevant in the digital age?

Exploring answers to this question is the point of a two-day symposium that the Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research…

From toys to talent: HRMA students turn theory into practice

by Oscar Mosiane

Creativity and innovation took centre stage in the classroom as first-year Human Resource Management students at the North-West University (NWU) brought the employee selection process to life through an interactive demonstration using South African National Defence Force (SANDF) toy figures.

PhD research points to greener ways of detecting water pollution

by Phenyo Mokgothu

Communities, municipalities and industries could soon have access to faster and cheaper tools to detect harmful dye pollution in water. Environmentally friendly nanomaterials can outperform conventionally produced alternatives in monitoring water quality, according to the doctoral research of Dr Mokole Seleke, who…