Mahikeng Campus News
NWU Mahikeng Stadium meets national standards for professional football
The North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Stadium has been approved to host matches in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, underlining the university’s ability to provide facilities that comply with the requirements for professional football in South Africa.
Motsepe Foundation Championship side Lerumo Lions FC have been using the 3 000 capacity NWU Mahikeng Stadium for some of their home fixtures after the venue met the accreditation standards required for the league. The Championship is the second tier of professional football in South Africa, previously known as the National… Read more
Chess champs shine on International Chess Day
By Bonolo Monaisa
On International Chess Day – annually celebrated on 20 July, students from the North-West University (NWU) made a remarkable impression at a chess tournament hosted by the Chess Powerhouse in Sandton.
Demonstrating exceptional skill and strategic prowess, Innocent Phahlaa and Neo…
Khayelitsha residence discussions target mental health and wellbeing
By Bonolo Monaisa
In honour of Nelson Mandela’s legacy, students at Khayelitsha residence at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus hosted a mental health awareness panel discussion for Mandela Month on 25 July 2024.
The event, organised by student leaders, aimed to help reduce the stigma…
Bodybuilding team to compete in South African IFBB Championships
Ten athletes from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus bodybuilding team will compete in the South African International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Championships from 1 to 3 August 2024 in KwaZulu-Natal.
This event is the flagship bodybuilding competition of the year in South Africa, and athletes were…
Cannabis production debated as a socio-economic driver for indigenous communities
Cannabis production is a hot topic in South Africa, with many considering it a potential resource for driving sustainable development in various communities.
Kamogelo Noge, a master's student in indigenous knowledge systems at the North-West University (NWU), is focusing on how cannabis can enhance social and economic development,…
How brown seaweed and spent oyster mushroom substrates could be used as chicken feed
One of the greatest challenges facing Africa is food security. Dr Godfrey Mhlongo, a recent PhD graduate in animal science from the North-West University (NWU), believes indigenous chickens, brown seaweed and oyster mushroom spawn could help feed the continent and preserve the environment.
He has conducted research on the use of oyster…
NWUFM presenter nominated for radio presenter of the year
By Bonolo Monaisa
Mogomotsi Ntehelang, afternoon drive show presenter at NWUFM, the radio station on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, has been nominated for the North West Media Awards in the Radio Presenter of the Year category.
The awards, now in its sixth year, continue to grow,…
Football team aims to rebound in next Varsity Football clash
The North-West University (NWU) is gearing up to face the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in Cape Town on 1 August, following a 3-1 loss to the University of the Free State (UFS) in their first Varsity Football game.
Coach Nkululeko Malgas acknowledges the challenges ahead but emphasises the need to bounce back to stay in…
Faculty of Law gives back
By Bonolo Monaisa
The Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) has been running its Clothing Project for five consecutive years, demonstrating a sustained commitment to community service and social responsibility.
Coordinated by Simon Rasikhalela, director of the Mahikeng Law Clinic, this…
Students gain valuable insight and exposure at congress
By Bonolo Monaisa
Students and staff from the North-West University (NWU) recently attended the 28th South African Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SBMB) Congress in Polokwane on 10 July 2024.
Hosted by the University of Venda, the congress was themed "Biochemistry Leading the Future" and…
Alumni honoured for outstanding teaching skills
By Keaoleboga Motshabi
Two alumni from the North-West University (NWU), Tumelo Malebelela and Mapule Sechogo, have been recognised for their exceptional teaching abilities.
Tumelo was honoured at the Ngaka Modiri Molema district Teaching Awards and will represent the district at the Provincial Awards in…