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
Dr Khido Ramadie helps learners tackle mental health during exams
By Oscar Mosiane and Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu
Dr Khido Ramadie, a wellness counsellor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, has dedicated her life to promoting education and wellness.
Born in Lichtenburg in the North West Province, she started her journey as a teacher after obtaining…
Water symposium leads to collaboration agreement between NWU and WRC
The North-West University (NWU), in partnership with the Water Research Commission (WRC) and Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, hosted a Water Symposium at the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus on 4 to 5 December 2024.
The symposium resulted in the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MoA) between the NWU and the WRC to address regional…
Alumnus makes his mark in full-time farming
Farming is often regarded as a noble profession that demands a unique set of qualities, including a profound appreciation for the land and animals and a steadfast commitment to hard work. Thamsanqa Ramosotho, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU), embodies these attributes and has the qualifications to match.
He holds a diploma…
Empowering leadership through sustainability
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Lebohang Raputsoe recently hosted a virtual leadership development workshop through her non-profit organisation, The ABC Community. This initiative aimed to inspire and connect young people, with a particular focus on empowering young women to think and act sustainably.
Lebohang says the workshop…
Lessons from Covid-19 can help strengthen maternal healthcare
By Tiyiselani Miyambu
The Covid-19 pandemic significantly disrupted maternal healthcare in rural communities, exposing vulnerabilities and resilience in equal measure. A master’s study by Makgake Ziphorah Mohulatsi, a PhD student in social sciences with sociology from the North-West University (NWU), focuses on…
Academic completes international training in nuclear forensic methodologies
Amid plans to establish a nuclear forensic and crime scene management laboratory at the North-West University (NWU), a senior member of the Centre for Applied Radiation Science and Technology (CARST) in Mahikeng has undergone specialist training in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Dr Tebogo Gilbert Kupi, who leads the university’s nuclear forensics…
Animal health students present entrepreneurial solutions for agriculture
By Gofaone Motsamai
Instead of focusing on formal employment when they graduate, final-year animal health science students at the North-West University (NWU) are tapping into their entrepreneurial spirit to explore ways to generate an income.
As part of a specialised entrepreneurship module, students…
Academic honoured with Nurse Researcher Award
Prof Leepile Sehularo, a professor of Psychiatry and Mental Health Nursing at the North-West University (NWU), has received the Nurse Researcher Award at the South African Nursing Council (SANC) Nursing Excellence Awards. The ceremony took place at The Capital Menlyn Maine in Pretoria on 8 November 2024.
This award celebrates…
Exploring new strategies in sustainable animal nutrition
By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu
Progress is being made towards improving the immunity of poultry and pigs while reducing the agriculture industry’s reliance on antibiotics. This was the essence of a guest lecture that the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences recently hosted…
TV talk show amplifies youth voices on social issues
By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu
Daily Thetha, a South African youth TV talk show serves as a vital platform for young people to openly discuss social, economic and political issues. This is according to Ofentse Ngake, a lecturer and researcher in the School of Communication at the North-West University (NWU).…