Mahikeng Campus News
Meet NWU Mahikeng’s table tennis trailblazer
A skin problem turned from an obstacle into an opportunity for Thamia Kganedi, the USSA Table Tennis captain and NWU honours student in Human Movement Science.
Thamia could not play outdoor sports due to a skin condition and had a burning passion to participate in sport to channel her energy into a positive outlet. Her life changed in 2014 when she was introduced to table tennis as an eager Grade 6 learner who noticed the game through a window with her friends at Bopanang Primary School in Monsterlus, Limpopo. They immediately… Read more
Entrepreneurship initiative prepares students for a rapidly evolving job market
by Gosego Phutieagae
Youth entrepreneurship took a significant step forward when the North-West University (NWU) hosting a session aimed at guiding students toward business development resources and funding opportunities.
Organised by the university’s Career Services on 27 February 2026, the event brought together key stakeholders such as the National Youth…
Khayalethu residence hosts ‘4-in-1’ event
by Gosego Phutieagae
Sport, money, careers and technology were the focus of the “4-in-1” event held at Khayalethu Residence on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus to prepare students for life in and outside the lecture room.
The programme, held on 7 March, started with an aerobics marathon and a five-a-side inter-block soccer tournament.…
Prof. Machailo appointed to national nursing leadership role at FUNDISA
Prof. Rorisang Machailo from the School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) has been appointed as the nursing practice portfolio chair at the Forum for University Nursing Departmental heads of South Africa (FUNDISA).
Her appointment recognises her knowledge of clinical practice and her…
Gofaone targets Setswana audiences through storytelling at Motsweding FM
by Mzwandile Ndlovu
Storytelling in indigenous languages plays a vital role in preserving cultural memory, shaping identity and strengthening community connection.
Wanting to contribute to this, Gofaone Motsamai, a North-West University (NWU) alumnus, has joined Motsweding FM as a drama producer, where he oversees the development and production of radio…
NWU collaboration brings Stadt Primary School’s history to print
Stadt Primary School in Montshiwa Stadt Village, Mahikeng has been privileged to capture the school’s history in a booklet written by Mojuta Motlhamme, a lecturer in the subject group History for Education from the North-West University (NWU).
“The partnership between the university and the school has grown over the years and is…
The NWU Young Mahikeng Chapter loves to give back time and effort
Matric learners at Tshidi Barolong Secondary School received guidance on academic and career pathways when alumni from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus visited them on 21 February 2026.
The Mahikeng Young Alumni Chapter aimed to prepare learners for their final exams and post-matric life. The session focused on…
Comrades champion Tete Dijana appointed at the NWU
The North-West University (NWU) is proud to announce the appointment of internationally acclaimed marathon champion, Tete Dijana, as a protection officer at its Mahikeng Campus, effective 1 April 2026.
Tete, a three-time Comrades Marathon champion, has become a symbol of endurance, discipline, humility and excellence in South Africa and…
Zimbabwe’s constitutional amendments: Stability or entrenchment?
By Adv. Mpho Justice Khoza
Zimbabwe’s Cabinet has approved draft legislation proposing two major constitutional changes: extending the presidential term from five to seven years and replacing direct presidential elections with selection by Parliament. Framed as governance reforms, the proposals have triggered debate about democratic…
Collaboration brings meals to first-year students
by Mzwandile Ndlovu
During registration and orientation at the start of the 2026 academic year, first-year students at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus received meals through a collaboration between the Students’ Campus Council (SCC) and private sector donors.
Together, the SCC and bakery companies Albany and Blue Ribbon made sure that…
Second Smart Village dialogue aims for implementation
by Mzwandile Ndlovu
A renewed push to translate indigenous knowledge (IK) into practical rural development will take centre stage when stakeholders gather for the Second Smart Village conference in Nyandeni in the Eastern Cape.
Being held under the theme “Towards an indigenous knowledge-based smart village model: A multi-stakeholder planning dialogue for…