City of Gold inspires much-anticipated NWU victory

After slipping four places on the 2017 Varsity Football tournament due to their two consecutive lost games against the University of Western Cape and the Central University of Technology, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Varsity Football team clinched their much-anticipated victory against the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in the sixth…

NWU director for student life becomes part of Golden Key Society

Prof Lumkile Lalendle, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) executive director for student life, was inducted into the Golden Key Honour Society during its induction ceremony on 25 August 2017on the campus in Mahikeng.

Prof Lalendle was inducted alongside 291 new members.

“We are proud to welcome Prof Lalendle to the Golden…

NWU hosts South African Veterinary Council

The South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) visited the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng to assess whether the training of animal health technicians offered by the university meets their minimum standards.

During the five-day visit from 21 to 25 August 2017 Prof Dan Kgwadi, the vice-chancellor welcomed the…

CUT sneaks up on the NWU

There was no silver lining for the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Varsity Football team in their encounter against Central University of Technology (CUT) in their much anticipated duel on 24 August. CUT claimed the match with a 2-1 win.

Determined to heed the cry of their supporters to redeem themselves following the previous week’…

NWU cleans house at recent Dance Festival

The dance team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng danced circles around other competitors during the Rumba in the Jungle International Festival that took place at the Sun City Hotel and Resort from 3 to 6 August 2017.

This festival is a global dance event during which a tapestry of cultures and different dance…

Cross-country fanatics to represent NWU nationally

Four students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng – Casper Leepile, Pule Nage, Gaopalelwe Manake and Theo Motlhala – have recently been selected to represent the NWU at the South African Cross-country athletics.

The national competition will take place on 9 September at the NWU’s Campus in Potchefstroom.…

NWU celebrates its diverse community

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng celebrated its female staff and students on 23 August 2017 in commemoration of Woman’s month.

Delivering the keynote address at the event was Ms Dineo Maribeng, a specialist in social services from the Department of Social Development. Dineo spoke about matters of domestic…

NWU PhD student to present a workshop on mushroom cultivation

Sidwell Sihlangu, a PhD student in the Department of Agriculture on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, will present a training workshop in Windhoek, Namibia on the cultivation of mushrooms.

The aim of the workshop – taking place from 25 to 30 September 2017 – will be to promote food security and human health in…

Young scientists showcase their passion for science

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng recently hosted a regional Eskom Expo for Young Scientists which saw a high level of participation from school learners in and around Mahikeng.

The Eskom Expo is a science fair where learners can showcase their own science projects. The Expo also provide learners the opportunity…

NWU advances science in tourism

Under the theme of ‘Advancing Science Tourism’, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng celebrated National Science Week from 7 to 11 August 2017.

National Science Week (NSW), an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), is a countrywide celebration of science involving various role players…