Mahikeng Campus News
NWU Mahikeng Stadium meets national standards for professional football
The North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Stadium has been approved to host matches in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, underlining the university’s ability to provide facilities that comply with the requirements for professional football in South Africa.
Motsepe Foundation Championship side Lerumo Lions FC have been using the 3 000 capacity NWU Mahikeng Stadium for some of their home fixtures after the venue met the accreditation standards required for the league. The Championship is the second tier of professional football in South Africa, previously known as the National… Read more
Indian Ocean Rim conversation to bridge academia, policy and community needs
By Gofaone Motsamai and Nikelo Mehlomakulu
The Indian Ocean is the third-largest ocean, serving as a lifeline for international trade and transport. South Africa is a key player in the 23-country Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), and the North-West University (NWU) is an integral part of the IORA Academic…
Rebuilding the pipeline to secure the university’s water future
Leaky, dilapidated water lines are being replaced at the North-West University (NWU) to reduce water losses and conserve water more effectively. One such rehabilitation project is under way at the Mahikeng Campus.
What was once a neglected water system is now central to the university’s Waterwise Project, as it forms the backbone of a…
Real men cry too: Alumni workshop breaks the silence on men’s mental health
By Gofaone Motsamai and Nikelo Mehlomakulu
It was not just a gathering; it was a breaking of the silence around men’s mental health struggles. On 26 June 2025, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus became a space where men exchanged ego for honesty, and bravado for openness.
The NWU alumni…
Academic shares expertise on sustainable agriculture
Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Microbiology subject group recently visited the National Potato Innovation Centre in Scotland. She delivered a seminar on her pioneering research into rhizosphere microbiomes and their role in developing sustainable agroecosystems.
Her seminar, held in Invergowrie…
Electronic voting seminar sparks critical debate in Mahikeng
By Gofaone Motsamai
Concerns over cost, access and digital readiness dominated discussions at a seminar on the feasibility of introducing electronic voting (e-voting) in South Africa hosted by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).
The seminar on 12 June 2025 at the Mahikeng Hotel School had the…
Human movement science students to gain hands-on exposure
In a partnership that aims to provide students with hands-on experience and practical exposure aligned with their academic curriculum, the School of Human Movement Science at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) has embarked on a transformative collaboration with the North West Provincial Department of Art, Culture, Sports and…
Digitising government procurement could curb fraud and corruption and enhance efficiency
Digitising manual procurement processes in government could assist in curbing corruption and bolster a culture of accountability. This is according to PhD graduate Dr Lawrence Moetapele Mojaki of the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA).
Dr Mojaki is a deputy director for supply chain management at the GPAA and recently…
NWU students present research on traditional cannabis use at international conference
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu
Cannabis is much more than a plant for South Africa’s traditional healers; it is part of a spiritual practice and a tool for healing in our communities, according to five postgraduate students from the North-West University’s (NWU) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural…
Indigenous games prove popular
If Khumo Feni, an Indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) PhD candidate and IKS coordinator at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, has her way, each of the three campuses at the NWU will soon have an Indigenous Games office.
Aimed at promoting indigenous languages, cohesive social structures, and engagement among members of…
Debate union stands tall at UFS debate and public speaking competition
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Gofaone Motsamai
Five speakers from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus Debate Union proved their strength at a national debate and public-speaking competition held at the University of the Free State.
“We chose the speakers from the internal public-speaking…