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
Alumnus shines as designer of Miss South Africa crown
Kealeboga Pule, a North-West University (NWU) alumnus and LLB graduate, has gracefully woven his creative brilliance into the fabric of the Miss South Africa pageant.
As managing director and co-founder of Nungu Diamonds, Kealeboga’s design excellence is responsible for crafting the dazzling new Miss South Africa crown that has captured…
Celebrating the importance of women
By Menziwa Msibi
The Arts and Culture office on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently hosted a Women’s Month celebration event themed “My sister’s keeper”.
The purpose of the event was to celebrate women and the importance of mental health. Discussions focused on the importance of…
Hard fought victory for NWU Eagles
Scoring in the 95th minute of the game through a header by Kgopotso Moshapo after a well-taken corner, the North-West University (NWU) Eagles secured victory against the Central University of Technology (CUT) in the fourth round of the Varsity Football tournament.
The NWU exhibited early dominance in this home game, particularly in the…
School of Nursing lends a helping hand
The School of Nursing on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently extended a helping hand to the Legae Motheo orphanage situated in Seweding village.
This charitable effort was an embodiment of the school's commitment to giving back to the community and addressing the needs of those less fortunate.
Legae…
NWU Eagles seek redemption
The North-West University (NWU) Eagles are determined to display a more clinical performance in their fourth match of the Varsity Football 2023 tournament on 17 August. This comes close on the heels of a 2-1 loss to the Tshwane University of Technology.
"Execution proved to be a challenge in our previous match. While we managed to…
Academic lauds Transport Department's nanotechnology road rescue
North-West University (NWU) academic and professor in chemistry, Prof Lebo Seru, has praised the Department of Transport’s announcement that they will be embarking on a pioneering plan to reinforce collapsing roads in the North West province through the innovative application of nanotechnology.
The department has committed to launching…
Indigenous language media can help to safeguard endangered languages
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research entity hosted a hybrid public lecture on 3 August 2023 as part of its Annual Public lecture series.
Prof Toyin Omoyeni Falola, holder of the Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities at the University of Texas in the United States,…
NWU secures 3-0 victory in Varsity football showdown
Following a goalless draw in their first match against the University of Johannesburg during the opening round of Varsity Football, the North-West University (NWU) triumphed with a score of 3-0.
Entering the game with a single-minded focus to secure victory against VUT, their initial attempt at netting a goal materialised just five…
NWU lecturer shortlisted for the position of SA public protector
By Menziwa Msibi
Prof Boitumelo Mmusinyane from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Law has been shortlisted as one of eight candidates for the position of public protector of South Africa.
The candidates were shortlisted on 26 July by the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee who is tasked with…
Article writing workshop empowers staff
By Menziwa Msibi
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus played host to an article writing workshop that took place from 24 to 26 July to develop staff members’ proficiency in the writing of high-quality articles.
The workshop not only focused on experienced writers of academic articles, but…