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
Renowned Kenyan author and scholar to deliver public lecture
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research niche area will be hosting renowned Kenyan author and scholar, Prof Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who will deliver a public lecture on 15 August 2024.
During the lecture, titled "The Joycean Paradox revisited: Language empires and literary identity theft", Prof…
Berlina continues to reach for the stars
Poet Chitra Rao once described life as a long-distance journey that begins with a single step. For Berlina Lekgethwane, it all started at the North-West University (NWU) when she acquired her bachelor's degree in communication in 2008 and her honours degree in social science psychology in 2009.
Berlina continues to juggle being a wife,…
Occupational hygiene students visit industry partners
Fourth-year occupational hygiene students and staff from the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) recently visited two industry partners, enriching their educational experience with real-world insights.
Prof Anja Franken from the subject group Occupational Hygiene says their first stop was at Aquatico Scientific…
Competition Commission to deliver public lecture
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Law will host a significant hybrid public lecture on 15 August 2024, featuring the Competition Commission.
The event – themed “25 Years of Competition Law Enforcement in South Africa” – will take place at the Mahikeng Campus and will focus on the commission’s role and achievements over the…
Athletes shine at IFBB South African National Championships
Ten athletes from the North-West University's (NWU) Mahikeng Campus bodybuilding team competed in the South African International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Championships from 1 to 3 August 2024 in KwaZulu-Natal.
The championships saw impressive performances from the NWU athletes, with six out of the 10 participants…
Crucial win against UWC boosts morale
The North-West University (NWU) football team scored a crucial win in the second round of Varsity Football, defeating the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in an away game.
Displaying confidence and bravery, the NWU secured the victory through Momelezi Mngati, who scored the only goal of the match. Coach Nkululeko Malgas says this…
Chess champs shine on International Chess Day
By Bonolo Monaisa
On International Chess Day – annually celebrated on 20 July, students from the North-West University (NWU) made a remarkable impression at a chess tournament hosted by the Chess Powerhouse in Sandton.
Demonstrating exceptional skill and strategic prowess, Innocent Phahlaa and Neo…
Khayelitsha residence discussions target mental health and wellbeing
By Bonolo Monaisa
In honour of Nelson Mandela’s legacy, students at Khayelitsha residence at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus hosted a mental health awareness panel discussion for Mandela Month on 25 July 2024.
The event, organised by student leaders, aimed to help reduce the stigma…
Bodybuilding team to compete in South African IFBB Championships
Ten athletes from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus bodybuilding team will compete in the South African International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Championships from 1 to 3 August 2024 in KwaZulu-Natal.
This event is the flagship bodybuilding competition of the year in South Africa, and athletes were…
Cannabis production debated as a socio-economic driver for indigenous communities
Cannabis production is a hot topic in South Africa, with many considering it a potential resource for driving sustainable development in various communities.
Kamogelo Noge, a master's student in indigenous knowledge systems at the North-West University (NWU), is focusing on how cannabis can enhance social and economic development,…