Mahikeng Campus News
Construction commences on Mahikeng teaching facilities
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is increasing its teaching spaces by constructing new laboratories and lecture halls this year to address the growing needs of students and staff.
The construction of geography and life sciences laboratory spaces under the Faculty of Education began on 15 January. These facilities are located in the central parking area of the A4, A3, A9 and A10 buildings. New lecture halls are also being constructed behind the nursing building.
The new laboratory structure, spanning 1 600m², will include two 400m² laboratories dedicated… Read more
A fitting farewell for NWU’s Tshiamo on her way to International Worldskills competition
The North West Provincial Department hosted a farewell ceremony for North-West University (NWU) nursing student and winner of the national WorldSkills South Africa Occupational Standards competition, Tshiamo Mokgoetsi, on 7 October 2022.
Tshiamo will represent South Africa at the International WorldSkills competition in Bordeaux,…
Merging prospects and habits for a troubled world: A life balance
By Ontiretse Motingwa and Nolwazi Xulu
North-West University (NWU) Prof Choja Oduaran of the School of Psychosocial Health presented her inaugural lecture on the evening of 7 October 2022.
The lecture, attended by academics, family members, friends and students, explored thoughts and behaviours for the…
NWU academic shares his research findings on SABC TV talk show
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Molokele
North-West University (NWU) academic in the School of Communication, Ofentse Ngake, was recently invited by Daily Thetha – a daily live television talk show on SABC1 – to share some of his research findings.
Ofentse’s master’s study focused on the Daily Theta show…
Teachers' Day 2022: Transforming education
By Ontiretse Motingwa
World Teachers’ Day is celebrated annually on 5 October in recognition of and to show appreciation for the critical role teachers play in contributing to education and development across the globe.
This year’s theme is “The transformation of education begins with teachers”.
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NWU alumnus inspires students
Ontiretse Motingwa
Joseph Senosi, North-West University (NWU) alumnus and currently a trainee script writer of Skeem Saam, was recently invited by the School of Communication to talk to second- and third-year corporate communication students on the Mahikeng Campus.
Joseph, who holds a BA in communication…
Inaugural lecture examines literary-linguistic-cultural representations
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Ontiretse Motingwa
Prof Muchativugwa Liberty Hove presented his inaugural lecture on the evening of 30 September 2022 to a hall filled with luminaries, friends and family.
He started the lecture with what he considers a timeless poem, A Dream Deferred (…
US ambassador to South Africa visits NWU Mahikeng Campus
The North-West University (NWU) has welcomed the United States Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben E Brigety II, during a function at its Mahikeng Campus on 4 October.
The ambassador, who officially arrived in the country eight weeks ago, was accompanied by the US Consul General in Johannesburg, Mr Vincent Spera.
NWU principal…
Study looks at ways to enhance safety of social workers
Dr Luce Pretorius, an academic at North-West University’s (NWU’s) Social Work subject group, has recently conducted a study to look at ways to enhance safety of social workers against client violence.
The study was titled “A policy framework to enhance the protection of South African social workers against client violence”.
“The…
Honouring legacies and building an inclusive future
When a person dies, the mark the individual leaves on the world represents that individual's legacy. These are the words of Nobel Prize laureate and much celebrated poet Dr Maya Angelou.
History is replete with examples of men and women of stature that not only led a life of service, but who also altered history for generations to come…
NWU students part of SA council launched to stop bullying, body shaming
Four communication studies students from North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus have been inaugurated as part of what will ultimately become South Africa’s first-ever 22-member Youth Online Safety Council (YOSC).
The students are Bokamoso Shame, Faith Monaisa, Itumeleng Mohwasa and Ester Kgaje.
The inaugural event was…