Mahikeng Campus News

NWU thrashes UFS 4-0 to secure home Varsity Football final

The North-West University (NWU) delivered a commanding performance in the semi-final clash against the University of the Free State (UFS), defeating them 4-0 at the NWU Mahikeng Stadium to cement their place in the Varsity Football final.

The result was a reversal of fortune after UFS had beaten the NWU in the group stages. This time, the home side dominated from the onset, leaving UFS with little chance of repeating their previous success.

The match started with the NWU taking control of possession and setting the tempo early on. Although the opening 10 minutes did not… Read more

Prof Mukaro named a top scholar by ScholarGPS 

by Oscar Mosiane

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

by Oscar Mosiane

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. 

Climate change alters distribution of disease-carrying snails in South Africa

by Phenyo Mokgothu

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…

Kenyan scholar advocates for indigenous language revival

by Phenyo Mokgothu

On 15 August 2024, the Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research niche area at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus hosted renowned Kenyan author and scholar, Prof Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o.  

Captain believes strong leadership is needed to make Varsity Football playoffs

by Phenyo Mokgothu

North-West University (NWU) Eagles captain Olebogeng Moeti believes that strong leadership will be essential in advancing the team beyond the round-robin stages of the Varsity Football tournament.

Speaking ahead of the upcoming round four match against Tshwane University of Technology, Olebogeng stresses the importance of unity, focus…

Sandile Mbizeni: Champion of debate

by Phenyo Mokgothu

North-West University (NWU) student Sandile Mbizeni is a debater extraordinaire.

His involvement with debate began when he assumed the role of chief adjudicator of the Debate Union on the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus. During this time he had to coach debaters and public speakers, adjudicate internal tournaments, and represent the union in…

Master’s student is the best teacher in the district

by Oscar Mosiane

In the words of American inspirational author William Arthur Ward, "Teaching is more than imparting knowledge; it is inspiring change. Learning is more than absorbing facts; it is acquiring understanding."

This quote deeply resonates with Tumelo Malebelela, deputy principal at Molelwane Secondary School in Mahikeng, who was born and…

PhD student selected for young scientists female programme in Japan

by Phenyo Mokgothu

North-West University (NWU) PhD student Sinenhlanhla Mthembu has been chosen to participate in the Young Scientists Female Programme from 1 to 30 October 2024 at Okayama University in Japan.

This programme is a collaborative initiative between the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and Japan's research exchange…

South African Nursing Council conducts re-accreditation visit

by Mafumane Tlhapi

The South African Nursing Council (SANC) recently visited the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus to conduct a re-accreditation review of the university's nursing programme, which was initiated in 2020.

Dr Rorisang Machailo, deputy director of the School of Nursing, explained that the visit was part of the SANC's ongoing…

Academic inducted as fellow of Nigerian Academy of Letters

by Phenyo Mokgothu

Prof Abiodun Salawu, an academic at the North-West University (NWU) and the director of the Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research niche area, has been inducted as a fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL) during the academy’s annual convocation ceremony on 8 August 2024.

The Nigerian Academy of Letters, founded in…