Mahikeng Campus News
Neglect of indigenous languages amounts to a betrayal of revolutionary ideals
Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe
Once seen as a bastion of multiracial, multicultural and multilingual values, South Africa now stands accused of turning its back on the very linguistic and cultural diversity that made it a symbol of unity.
This was the cautionary message from Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe, a full professor affiliated with the Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research focus area of the North-West University (NWU). He who warned that the country’s failure to prioritise indigenous languages mirrors a broader erosion of… Read more
NWU noble boys pip UWC in a 2-1 stunner
The North-West University (NWU) Varsity Football team, dubbed the noble boys of the tournament, did not disappoint as they delivered a solid and convincing 2-1 victory to their hopeful challengers, the University of Western Cape (UWC).
Determined to cement their status as the best of the two teams, the NWU drew first blood with a…
NWU vice-chancellor hosts luncheon for school principals
Prof Dan Kgwadi, vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), along with Prof Marilyn Setlalentoa, the deputy vice-chancellor for operations on the campus in Mahikeng, hosted a special lunch for principals from schools in and around the Mahikeng area on 25 July 2018.
The aim of the luncheon was to deliberate on challenges and…
NWU noble boys are ready for their clash with UWC
Hot on the heels of their win against the University of Western Cape (UWC) at the recent University Sports South Africa (USSA) championship, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) noble boys will seek to fortify their dominance during the kick-off of this year’s Varsity Football tournament.
The NWU football team will face UWC at 16:00…
NWU academic attends an International conference in Greece
Dr Musawenkosi Saurombe, an academic and researcher from the North-West University (NWU), recently attended the Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development Conference from 16 to 20 July 2018 at the Mediterranean College in Athens, Greece.
The conference theme was Marketing, Managing and Financing Organisations in…
NWU hosts another successful career fair
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng hosted its annual Career Fair on 20 July 2018 at the Campus Student Centre.
This year’s well-attended Career Fair, an initiative of the NWU Career Centre, allowed students to engage with prospective employers. This annual event does not only close the gaps between students,…
Nuclear does NOT mean bomb!
South Africa needs a library of its uranium reserves in order to be able to trace the origins of nuclear material, and the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Applied Radiation Science and Technology (CARST) is playing a leading role towards this goal.
Prof Manny Mathuthu from CARST delivered his inaugural lecture in front of…
NWU representatives elected to SAUS leadership
The North-West University (NWU) is proud to have two of its student leaders on the South African Union of Students (SAUS). They were elected at the SAUS conference that recently took place in Potchefstroom.
SAUS is a national non-partisan student union consisting of all South African university student representative councils (SRCs…
Learners with language barriers need support
Dr Moshweu Mampe, an academic from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education, recently conducted research on factors that impede learning support and the availability of support structures for learners with language barriers to learning, especially at primary school level.
Dr Mampe says he noticed that there were a…
Another NWU Soccer Institute player signs with professional outfit
Another player from the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute, Cameron Chweu, recently signed with a National First Division team.
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila Football Club is based in the Limpopo Province. The club purchased the National First Division status of Milano United FC in July 2017.Cameron is a BEd graduate from…
NWU Soccer Institute shines bright at USSA tournament
The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute secured second place at this year’s University Sports South Africa (USSA) tournament that took place at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) from 2 to 6 July 2018.
The road to the final for the Soccer Institute included a goalless draw with the University of Johannesburg, a 2-0 victory…