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 academic speaks at international law conference
Prof Melvin Mbao, an academic in the Faculty of Law at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, attended and delivered a paper at the 7th Annual International Conference on Law, Regulations and Public Policy that was held in Singapore from 24 to 25 June 2018.
This annual conference was organised by the Global Science…
NWU boxing team tops at USSA championship
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) boxing team at the campus in Mahikeng was announced the overall winner during the University Sports South Africa (USSA) championship that took place from 2 to 4 July 2018 on that campus.
The team secured seven gold medals thanks to Lemogang Moote, Tshegofatso Lentswe, Nompumelelo Dlamini,…
NWU Nursing Sciences participates in Tirisano Training Programme
Twenty final-year students and staff members from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Nursing Sciences took part in the Tirisano Training Research Programme (TTP) from 25 to 28 June 2018 at the Indaba Hotel.
The main aim of the NWU’s involvement in the programme is to increase the clinical and research skills of South…
NWU vice-chancellor host luncheon for Grade 12 winter school learners
On 1 July 2018 Prof Dan Kgwadi, vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), played host to more than 1 100 learners taking part in this year’s annual winter school programme at the campus in Mahikeng.
During his address, Prof Kgwadi expressed his gratitude to the Department of Education for having entrusted the NWU…
NWU youth dialogue addresses alcohol and drug abuse
The decision to start experimenting with alcohol and drugs is one that a young person should never even consider. This was the key message from Warren Brits, a recovered drug abuser from Danville near Mahikeng.
Warren told his story at a Youth Dialogue convened by the North-West University (NWU), in association with the provincial…
NWU Winter School to boost Grade 12 results
More than 1 100 Grade 12 learners from three districts in the North West Province are attending the 12-day matric Winter School at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng.
This annual winter school programme, facilitated by qualified and experienced tutors, started on 23 June and will continue until 4 July 2018…
NWU to host USSA boxing tournament
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng will be hosting the 2018 University Sports South Africa (USSA) national boxing tournament from 2 to 5 July 2018 at the campus’ Great Hall.
Approximately 120 competitors from nine universities across the country will participate in the tournament, with at least 20 representing…
NWU student studies ethno-mathematics in Ndebele art and beadwork
Monicca Thulisile Bhuda, a master’s student in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), at the North-West University (NWU), is using ethno-mathematics as part of her research to trace symmetrical geometry in Ndebele mural art and beadwork.
“Ethno-mathematics basically means the relationship between culture and mathematics,” says Monicca…
NWU academic recommends improvements for municipalities
Prof David Mello, an associate professor in the subject group Public Administration and Local Government at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, delivered his inaugural lecture titled “Fusing social and human capital for optimum performance of municipalities” on 21 June 2018.
In his inaugural address, Prof Mello…
NWU PhD student uses permaculture farming to address food security
Zuziwe Nkosi, a PhD student in crop science at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, uses a unique and creative technique called permaculture for food gardening to address food insecurity and nutrition among NWU students and surrounding communities.
Zuziwe is a coordinator of the Siyakhana Food Gardening project,…