Mahikeng Campus News
How second-hand clothing paved the way for senior lecturer’s career
By Gofaone Motsamai
The road from Kagiso, where she sold second-hand clothing under the scorching Gauteng sun, to the lecture halls of North-West University (NWU) was long, bumpy and deeply personal for Dr Salphinah Vuloyimuni Ubisi.
Now a senior lecturer in the subject group Public Administration and Local Government at the NWU, Dr Ubisi’s story began in hardship and determination. “The money generated from selling old clothes became my main source of income and this provided the core finance for my studies.”.
Her entry into the jumble sale… Read more
NWU Eagles crush CUT 3-0 in their backyard
The North-West University (NWU) Eagles secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Central University of Technology (CUT) in their fifth Varsity Football match held in Bloemfontein on 22 August 2024.
The match started with an early breakthrough for the NWU, as Molemo Kukame found the back of the net in just the second minute. The NWU maintained…
Female bodybuilders are breaking barriers
Two North-West University (NWU) students from the Mahikeng Campus are challenging stereotypes and making a name for themselves in the male-dominated sport of bodybuilding.
Kudzi Mudzingwa and Nomthandazo Portia Galate are not only stepping onto the stage in the Ladies Bikini Fitness category, but also reshaping perceptions and inspiring…
Research fellow presents a paper on customary law at a national conference
Dr Tebello Matsela, a research fellow in the subject group Private Law at the North-West University's (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, recently presented a paper at the 20 years of Bhe v Khayelitsha Magistrate: Promises, Progress and Pitfalls Conference.
The conference, hosted by the University of the Western Cape and the University of Cape…
Student Campus Council hosts Women's Month event
By Mafumane Tlhapi and Lethabo Matjiu
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Student Campus Council (SCC) on the Mahikeng Campus invited young female students and members of the LGBTQIA+ community to an event to celebrate Women’s Month on 17 August 2024.
The MCs, Vukile Ncango and Roana Grey, emphasised…
Academic and student recognised at 2024 South African Women in Science Awards
North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola and PhD student Sinenhlanhla Mthembu were recognised at the 2024 South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA) on 15 August in Mbombela.
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PhD student nominated for Womandla Foundation STEAM Advocacy Award
Happy Msiza, a PhD student at the North-West University (NWU), has been nominated for the Womandla Foundation Award in the Advocacy in STEAM category. These awards honour women excel in their fields, drive innovation and inspire future female leaders.
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From player to mentor and assistant coach
Lindani Nkabinde, a former player turned assistant coach for the North-West University (NWU) Varsity Football team, has seamlessly transitioned from the pitch to the technical bench, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the game.
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Prof Mukaro named a top scholar by ScholarGPS
Prof Raphael Mukaro, an associate professor in physics at the North-West University (NWU), has been recognised as a leading scholar by ScholarGPS.
ScholarGPS is a comprehensive scholarly…
Prof Bernard Matolino to deliver public lecture on the GNU and African polity insights
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities, in collaboration with the School of Philosophy, will be hosting a public lecture by Prof Bernard Matolino from the University of Pretoria on 6 September 2024.
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Climate change alters distribution of disease-carrying snails in South Africa
Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is the second most socio-economically devastating parasitic disease after malaria, affecting millions of South Africans. Caused by parasitic worms which rely on specific snails as intermediate hosts, recent research has explored…