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.”.
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Africa’s stomach is empty and the hunger is growing
The continent is ravaged by a host of factors inhibiting food security and is trapped in what a recent report by the World Bank calls “the perfect storm”. Its consequences are disastrous. The Covid-19 pandemic was followed by the war in the Ukraine, which has led to severe food and fertiliser shortages. Now, Africa is in the midst of a tempest…
Basadi ba Temo Thuo empowers unemployed agriculture graduates
A group of women from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Agricultural Sciences recently reached out to unemployed agriculture graduates to empower and motivate them.
This group, Basadi ba Temo Thuo – which means women in agriculture – hosted an information day at the Mahikeng Campus’s Molelwane Farm.
The purpose of…
Rusmore will represent South Africa at international bodybuilding and fitness championships
North-West University (NWU) student and bodybuilder Rusmore Verah has been chosen as one of the bodybuilders who will proudly represent South Africa at the upcoming International Fitness and Bodybuilding and Federation (IFBB) World Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships.
Scheduled to take place from 31 October to 6 November in Santa…
Campus celebrates its rich cultural heritage
By Menziwa Msibi
On 8 September the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) came alive with a colourful display in a run-up to Heritage Day. This celebration not only aimed to showcase cultural diversity, but also to reaffirm the NWU’s commitment to embracing and celebrating the multitude of languages…
NWU Eagles prepare for crucial semi-final clash
As the 2023 Men's Varsity Football competition reaches its pinnacle, the North-West University (NWU) Eagles are gearing up for a crucial showdown against the log leaders, the University of Johannesburg (UJ), in the first semi-final.
The highly anticipated match is set to take place at the UJ Soweto Stadium in Johannesburg on 14…
Transforming MENtalities
By: Lerato Tshweu
To foster change and mend bridges, male members of the Student Counselling and Development (SCD) Peer Helper Programme at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently organised an event to promote a more empathetic and supportive environment for women.
The event, aptly…
NWU Eagles secure semi-final spot in Varsity Football
In a thrilling showdown at the Davidson Stadium in the Eastern Cape, the North-West University (NWU) Eagles soared to victory, securing their place in the 2023 Varsity Football semi-finals.
The Eagles managed to conquer the University of Fort Hare (UFH) with a hard-fought 2-1 win on the home turf of UFH.
The game began with both…
Alumnus to shine at National Netball championships
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Jennifer Malebogo Dipheko will represent the Ngaka Modiri Molema District at the upcoming National Netball Championships that will take place from 1 to 7 October in Rustenburg.
While Jennifer initially dabbled in both soccer and netball, it was netball that captured her heart. Her journey began with…
NWU to host regional conference on sustainability
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Social Sciences will be hosting the Planetary Utilisation of Sustainability Strategies (PLUS) Southern African Regional Conference from 11 to 13 September 2023 at its Mahikeng Campus.
The theme of the conference is “Land, landscape, local knowledge, and the pursuit of sustainable ontologies…
Oatlhotse Ditlhobolo: A remarkable journey to stardom
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Tshweu
Transitioning from the familiar world of high school football to the demanding and competitive arena of Varsity Football can be an intimidating prospect. However, for Oatlhotse Ditlhobolo, affectionately known as Foden, this journey has been a testament to the determination…