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
Public lecture explores governments of national unity and African democracy
By Gofaone Motsamai and Keaoleboga Motshabi
The North-West University’s Faculty of Humanities, in collaboration with the School of Philosophy, hosted a public lecture on 6 September 2024, presented by Prof Bernard Matolino from the University of Pretoria.
The lecture, titled “Governments of National…
SPCS in Action: Connecting academia and industry in science
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Physical and Chemical Sciences (SPCS) will host its highly anticipated SPCS in Action event on 25 and 26 September 2024 at the Mahikeng Campus.
With the theme “Connecting academia and industry through science”, this event seeks to enhance collaboration between the scientific education and…
Annual dance extravaganza brings community together
Byline: Ntokozo Maseko and Lethabo Matjiu
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus ended the month of August with an unforgettable dance extravaganza on 31 August 2024, celebrating the dance team’s talent and raising funds for upcoming events.
This annual event at the Great Hall showcased 10…
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,…
Recipient of NWU honorary doctorate shines at the SATMAs
Dr (honoris causa) Masego Ezekiel “Easy” Matjila continues to shine. After receiving an honorary doctorate from the North-West University (NWU) in recognition of his commitment to preserving the Setswana, Sesotho, and Sepedi languages, he received another accolade.
This time Easy was honoured at the South African Traditional Music…
Endless opportunities at the NWU’s Centre for Space Research
The observable part of our universe is 93 billion light years in diameter and growing. It holds secrets accumulated over 13.8 billion years of interstellar expansion, cosmic explosions, and the fusion of matter that has shaped all that is known and all that isn’t. These are numbers that the mind struggles to comprehend. Just think of the…
NWU triumphs 3-0 over DUT to qualify for home semi-final
The North-West University (NWU) football team claimed a convincing 3-0 victory against Durban University of Technology (DUT), securing their spot in a home semi-final of the Varsity Football tournament.
From the outset, the NWU dominated the match, applying relentless pressure on DUT with a series of aggressive attacks. Their…
Land degradation expert to share his expertise with national working group
The goal of achieving land degradation neutrality is still achievable, especially with the recent appointment of Prof Klaus Kellner from the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management (UESM) at the North-West University (NWU) to serve on the Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) National Working Group.
Prof Kellner has been appointed by…
Student selected for IFBB World Men’s Bodybuilding Championships
North-West University (NWU) student and bodybuilder Rusmore Verah has been selected to represent South Africa at the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) World Men’s Bodybuilding Championships that will take place from 23 to 27 September 2024 on Kish Island, Iran.
Rushmore's selection comes after a series of strong…
Mahikeng ladies clinch provincial football league title
By Lerato Tshweu and Phenyo Mokgothu
The women’s football team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus has been crowned champions of the North West Sasol Football League, marking a significant milestone.
This victory positions the team as the top women’s football…