Mahikeng Campus News
Soccer Institute's u-21 team gears up for the Pirates Cup tournament
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Tshweu
The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute's under-21 team is gearing up for a thrilling challenge as they prepare to compete in the Pirates Cup tournament, one of South Africa's most esteemed youth soccer competitions.
Set to kick off at the Wits Marks Park Sports Grounds, the tournament promises intense matches starting on 28 March.
In the first round the team will face formidable opponents, including Vhembe Cora Academy, TUT Emalahleni and Midlands Academy.
Involvement in the Pirates Cup… Read more
Renowned astronomer to talk about asteroid threats and strategies for Earth's defense
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences will host a guest lecture on 20 March 2024, featuring distinguished astronomer and extraordinary professor, Prof Don Kurtz.
Prof Kurtz, an A1-rated professor based in the United Kingdom, will delve into the intriguing topic of "Impact!" during his lecture…
Celebrating 27 years of cooperation
North-West University (NWU) academic Kgame Molope represented the South African Chapter of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Academic Group (SA-IORAG) at the celebration of International IORA Day at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
The event, taking place from 7 to 8 March, marked the 27th anniversary of IORA’s establishment.…
Prof Mnisi selected to attend agriculture, nutrition and health training programme
Prof Kenny Mnisi, a North-West University (NWU) academic in the School of Agricultural Sciences, has been accepted to attend the Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH) Academy Training of Trainers Programme.
The first training workshop will take place from 18 to 22 March 2023 in Stellenbosch.
The Agriculture, Nutrition and…
Another impressive accolade for Prof Babalola
North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola has been appointed as the foreign affairs secretary of the Nigerian Academy of Science for a two-year term beginning in May 2024.
Prof Babalola, director of the Food Security and Safety research niche area, brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Having…
Sunflower seeds show promise in water treatment study
In the face of global water scarcity and pollution challenges, a recent study by North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Lobina Palamuleni has uncovered a potential solution using an unexpected material: sunflower seeds.
Traditionally recognised for their versatility in food, medicine and industry, sunflower seeds may now play a…
Oscar is amplifying the voice of South African youth in Russia
North-West University (NWU) student Oreneile Oscar Mosenogi has been chosen to represent the South Africa at the prestigious World Youth Festival in Sochi, Russia from 29 February to 8 March 2024.
Oscar is currently serving as the stakeholder relations officer of SABYA.
The World Youth Festival is the largest l youth event in…
Collaboration with Servian researchers to focus on nuclear science advancements
A delegation of academics and researchers from the University of Novi Sad in Serbia, led by Prof Jovana Nikolov and Dr Andrej Vraničar, visited the North-West University's Centre for Applied Radiation Science and Technology (CARST) from 20 to 24 February.
The visit, funded by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna,…
Collaborating with NGOs to combat substance use disorder
In a collaborative effort to address the pressing issue of substance use disorder, the North-West University (NWU), in partnership with the Resurrection Hope Foundation and Ultrapex Sustainable Project, hosted a campaign event on 24 February.
Prof Lebogang Katata-Seru, acting deputy dean in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural…
Exploring new frontiers in malaria treatment: unveiling potential drug candidates
“Malaria remains a formidable global health challenge with approximately 608 000 deaths attributed to it in 2022, the majority occurring in sub-Saharan Africa,” says Dr Fortunate Mokoena, a senior lecturer in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
She adds that pregnant women and children under…
Indigenous foods deserve their place in the sun as food insecurity worries grow
Despite being nutrient-rich and drought-resistant, indigenous foods are often overlooked in food security strategies. North-West University (NWU) student Modjadji Mandy Rasehlomi seeks to change that.
Modjadji, a master’s student in Indigenous Knowledge Systems, has been delving into the untapped potential of indigenous foods to address…