Mahikeng Campus News
Meet NWU Mahikeng’s table tennis trailblazer
A skin problem turned from an obstacle into an opportunity for Thamia Kganedi, the USSA Table Tennis captain and NWU honours student in Human Movement Science.
Thamia could not play outdoor sports due to a skin condition and had a burning passion to participate in sport to channel her energy into a positive outlet. Her life changed in 2014 when she was introduced to table tennis as an eager Grade 6 learner who noticed the game through a window with her friends at Bopanang Primary School in Monsterlus, Limpopo. They immediately… Read more
PENPlay launches innovative portfolio of gamified learning tools developed at the NWU
PENPlay has launched a new portfolio of gamified learning tools developed under licence from the North-West University (NWU), offering learners, educators and training institutions innovative ways to build critical skills through interactive play-based learning.
Prof. Petro…
NWU FM partners with SAfm for simulcast on democracy and active citizenship
NWU FM, the campus radio station on the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU), joined forces with SAfm on 16 June 2026 for a special Youth Month simulcast.
This event brought together voices from different generations to reflect on the democratic journey of South…
Dynamite comes in small packages
When the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute celebrated its promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship earlier this year, much of the attention was on the players and coaches who made history on the field. Behind the scenes, however, was a young woman capturing every moment, crafting stories, managing…
From record-breaking graduate to full professor: NWU alumnus reaches new academic heights
When Prof. Musawenkosi Donia Saurombe arrived at the North-West University (NWU) as a teenager, she carried with her a determination to excel. Years later, that determination has culminated in one of her highest achievements: her appointment as a full professor at the University of Johannesburg.
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Inspiring the next generation: SABPP Student Chapter celebrate Youth Day in Lotlhakane Village
The South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) Student Chapter, in collaboration with the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University (NWU), commemorated Youth Day with a meaningful community outreach initiative held at the Lotlhakane Sports Ground in Lotlhakane…
Proposed cabinet changes spark debate over presidential powers in the GNU
A request by the Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Geordin Hill-Lewis for changes to the representation of the party in Cabinet has sparked debate about the extent to which coalition partners can influence executive appointments in the Government of National Unity (GNU) of South Africa.
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NWU FM unites African campus radio stations in historic Africa Day simulcast
In celebration of Africa month, the Mahikeng Campus radio station of the North-West University (NWU), NWU FM, made history by hosting a groundbreaking multi-nation Africa Day simulcast that connected student voices from across the African continent.
The historic broadcast, held on 25 May 2026 in commemoration of Africa Day, brought…
Tete Dijana eyes history at 2026 Comrades Marathon
Three-time Comrades Marathon champion Tete Dijana believes he is ready for Sunday's 2026 Comrades Marathon – a race that could see the North-West University (NWU) protection officer make history.
Dijana, who won the Comrades Marathon in 2022, 2023 and 2025, will line up among the…
SABPP Student Chapter shines at Open Day with winning slogan
The newly established South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) Student Chapter at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management has made an impressive debut, securing first place in the Best Slogan Category at the Mahikeng Campus Open Day on 23 May 2026.…
Ethics, justice and the world of work: Students lead powerful labour relations dialogue
Against the backdrop of national conversations on governance, accountability and ethics, students from the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion that explored the realities of labour…