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
Struggles and shifting realities of informal traders during Covid-19 offer lessons for future crises
By Gofaone Motsamai
When South Africa went into lockdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the economic impact was immediate. Informal traders – those who operate without formal registration or protection – were among the most affected. With no income, no access to trading spaces and limited government…
Student awarded coveted SASA honours bursary
The South African Statistical Association (SASA) has announced the winner of its 2024/25 Honours Bursary Competition. Relebohile Makhanya, a student from North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, has been awarded the bursary valued at R50 000.
The competition is open to third-year students in statistics or mathematical statistics…
Students bring HR theory to life through drama performances
Drama has its uses beyond the stage and screen. It can even be applied to workplace challenges.
In a creative approach to learning, second-year students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology and Tourism subject groups have been using drama to explore workplace challenges and propose…
Alumnus appointed CEO of Boxing South Africa
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Tsholofelo Lejaka has entered the ring as Boxing South Africa’s (BSA’s) new chief executive officer.
Tsholofelo previously served as BSA CEO from 2016 to 2020, and he returned to the organisation in September 2024 as acting accounting officer. His appointment, effective 17 June 2025, follows a…
Alumnus excels as senior political reporter
Never underestimate the value of actively participating in student activities while studying. Ntlantla Lucky Kgatlhane, now a senior political reporter at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), is testament to that. He started out at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus radio station, writing for the campus newspaper…
Student runs minicab business while studying
By Gofaone Motsamai
A social sciences and economics student at North-West University’s Mahikeng Campus is balancing the demands of academic life with running a minicab business.
Maano Rambwa, now in his final year, ventured into entrepreneurship in 2023 when he launched Candy Corner, a small business…
NWU alumnus finds footing in pro football as Durban City FC’s conditioning coach
A former NWU Soccer Institute player, Michael Radebe has made the transition from the pitch to the training room, now serving as strength and conditioning coach at Durban City Football Club. The club was recently promoted to the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL).
“Studying sport science at NWU laid a good foundation for my…
How to unlock the job market for IKS graduates
In the corridors of higher learning, indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) has emerged as a growing academic discipline. But in the job market, its graduates often meet closed doors and puzzled employers. A new study by a recent NWU PhD graduate, Dr Mamello Anna Hlabe uncovers the disconnect between the classroom and the labour market and the…
Decoding hidden signals of brown fat in obesity
When brown fat cells start sending the wrong signals, the body’s energy balance can shift in unexpected ways, which is bad news for people living with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Dr Khanyisani Ziqubu, a PhD student from the North-West University (NWU), set out to investigate how brown fat behaves in obesity and whether plant-based…
Study finds crop rotation boosts soil health
Farmers looking to improve soil health and crop yields may find a solution in crop rotation, according to a study by North-West University (NWU) researchers. The study, published in the International Microbiology Journal, reveals that the rotation of crops leads to a more diverse and beneficial microbial community in soil.
Researchers…