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
Joining forces to transform agricultural sector and encourage black entrepreneurship
By Mzwandile Ndlovu
Fewer than 10% of registered veterinarians in South Africa are black – and that is just one example of how black people are underrepresented in the agricultural and veterinary sectors.
As a contribution towards transformation, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO…
South Africa’s economic survival is dependent on fixing broken roads and railways
October is Transport Month in South Africa, but there is not much to celebrate as the country’s economy is paying the price for decades of underinvestment and neglect in its transport system.
Failing roads, crumbling railways and inefficient ports are costing the country billions of rands and undermining its global competitiveness,…
Writing competition winner calls for urgent action on women’s rights
By Mzwandile Ndlovu
An online writing competition hosted by the Debating Union at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is keeping the conversation about women’s empowerment alive long after Women’s Month has ended.
The competition, themed “Accelerate action: Rights, equality, empowerment…
Graduate builds international partnerships in higher education
By Gofaone Motsamai
Thanks to the interest and mentorship of her lecturers, North-West University (NWU) alumnus Seipelo Kgosiejang is playing a key role today in advancing South Africa’s higher education agenda on the continent and globally.
In her current role in international relations at the…
Study examines South Africa’s aviation carbon emissions and tourism policy challenges
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu
When aircraft take off from South Africa’s major airports, they do more than connect people with destinations, they also leave behind a growing environmental footprint. The complex relationship between aviation, tourism and climate change is the focus of a recent book…
Lecture highlights technology benefits for SMME finances
By: Gosego Phutieagae
A public lecture at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus on 1 October 2025 highlighted how telecommunications and information technology are transforming financial management for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), both in business operations and…
Student in the running for national agricultural awards
By Gofaone Motsamai
On an ordinary morning at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, Lesego Molema follows his usual routine, attending lectures, meeting with student groups and checking on campus projects. For him, these are not separate roles but connected responsibilities that link his studies,…
PhD student to join Global Digital Action Summit in Denmark
Young scientists from all over the world are putting their heads together to find sustainable water solutions for people in rural areas. One of them is North-West University (NWU) doctoral student Keaobaka Masego Mahoko, who will represent the institution at the 2025 Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Next Generation Digital Action Summit in…
Science-in-action event strengthens industry links and student engagement
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu
When students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus gathered for the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences-in-Action event on 7 and 8 October 2025, they joined an initiative that brought academia and industry together.
Under the theme “…
Austrian company brings real-world chemistry to students
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu
In the scientific field, learning theory and doing practical work at university provides a foundation for aspiring scientists, but developing real-world skills is what prepares students for professional environments.
To strengthen the link between academic learning…