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 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…
International partnership targets perinatal mental health care in rural South Africa
Long-term capacity building is required to address perinatal mood disorders which affect more than a third of women in South Africa, negatively impacting individuals and families.
To address this, local, international health care professionals and academics met in Mahikeng from 9 to 13 March 2026. The purpose was to advance a joint…
NWU football coach Malgas earns CAF A Licence
Nkululeko Khwezilomso Malgas, manager of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute, has obtained a CAF A coaching licence, a development he says will strengthen player training and coaching standards at the institution.
Nkululeko linked the achievement to the institute’s mandate of producing players ready for the professional…
Itumeleng Bahetane calls for indigenous language content across media
by Mzwandile Ndlovu
In a time of multi-media and content creators, the critical role of indigenous languages in shaping inclusive and meaningful media content was explored during a lecture at the North-West University (NWU).
Itumeleng Bahetane, South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) North West regional operations manager, returned to the NWU where…
Law graduate appointed North West Public Service Commissioner
Appointed the new Public Service Commissioner for the North West Province, North-West University (NWU) alumnus Advocate Neo Sephhoti is determined to strengthen accountability in the province.
Her appointment was confirmed during a sitting of the North West Provincial Legislature in March where the Speaker, Dr Desbo Mohono, introduced…
Digital policing debate grows as expert warns technology must follow the law
Governments across the world are turning to digital policing systems to improve crime detection, manage information and respond faster to security threats, but North-West University (NWU) legal expert Advocate Justice Khoza say the expansion of these technologies is raising new questions about privacy, accountability and constitutional rights…
NWU Soccer Institute manager elected USSA Football secretary general
The growing influence of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute in national university sport was underscored this week when institute manager Dr Vuyolwethu Sambo was elected secretary general of University Sport South Africa (USSA) Football, a body responsible for coordinating football competitions across higher-education…
Workshop targets legal skills gap in municipalities
A local government law workshop hosted by the Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) brought together municipal councillors and officials from across the country to strengthen the legal knowledge required for effective service delivery.
The training workshop was organised by the South African Research Chair in Cities, Law and…
Dr Ndumiso Mazibuko - from lecture halls to industry leadership
The North-West University (NWU) continues to produce graduates who shape industries, influence policy and contribute meaningfully to society. Among these distinguished alumni is Dr Ndumiso Vusumuzi Mazibuko, a seasoned agricultural economist whose career spans over 15 years at the forefront of agricultural development in South Africa.
A…
Media role under focus amid concerns over youth election turnout
With South Africa preparing for the 2026 local government elections, the role of the media in strengthening democracy and drawing in younger voters is under focus as analysts warn that low youth turnout remains a concern for the credibility of the electoral process.
Dr Musara Lubombo, deputy director of the School of Communication at…