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
Mahikeng Campus can now house more students
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus can now house more students on campus thanks to the new student housing project.
During registration 1 404 beds were ready for occupation.
This is in addition to 324 beds that were made available at the beginning of the 2022 academic year, which makes a total of 1 788 new beds…
Academic reappointed to Press Council
Prof Mpho Chaka, deputy dean for teaching and learning at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities, has been reappointed as a public representative and adjudicator at the Press Council of South Africa for a period of five years.
The Press Council, the Press Ombud and the Appeals Panel form an independent coregulatory…
NWU student second runner-up in Nedbank & Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition
North-West University (NWU) master’s student in economics Sphesihle Thusini was announced second runner-up in the postgraduate category of the 2022 Nedbank & Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition and walked away with R50 000.
For the 2022 competition, postgraduates were asked to submit an essay, evaluating the impact of public…
NWU team secures second position in Student Datathon Challenge
Students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Computer Science and Information Systems secured second position in the annual Data Intensive Research Initiative of South Africa (DIRISA) Student Datathon 2022 Challenge.
Themed "Using social media data to develop innovative solutions", the challenge aimed to demonstrate how…
Renowned Judge Dennis Davis to present seminar for small business enterprises
Esteemed Judge Dennis Davis will lead a seminar for small business enterprises on Thursday, 9 March 2023 at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus.
The seminar is organised by the Companies Tribunal in partnership with the NWU's Faculty of Law. It is aimed at small and upcoming businesses in Mahikeng and NWU students,…
NWU student is North West Sportsman of the Year
North-West University (NWU) student Onalenna Mongale was announced the North West Sportsman of the Year during the North West Provincial Government’s 7th Provincial Sports Awards that took place on 18 February 2023. Onalenna represented South Africa at the International University Sports Federation
(FISU) University Combat Sport -…
NWU Debating Union hosts annual first-year debate tournament
The North-West University (NWU) Debating Union on the Mahikeng Campus is dedicated to maintaining the existing skills of public speaking, debating, and critical thinking, and cultivating and maturing these skills in those who would like to learn.
This is according to Kgopotso Sekgobela, chairperson of the union.
The union has…
NWU academic receives Friedrich-Schiller Universitat Excellence Research award
North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Erhabor Idemudia has been awarded the 2023 Friedrich-Schiller Universitat Excellence Research award.
He received this award in recognition of his excellent research track record and respected global and international research reputation.
Prof Idemudia’s research focus covers…
ILMA research unit engages on African language media development
The Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research unit of the North-West University (NWU) wants to find out why businesses in African language media are unstable, and what can be done about it.
The research unit hosted an event on 23 February 2023 to engage with relevant stakeholders to discuss the survival, management and…
NWU alumnus recognised for his role in sport
The Department of Arts, Culture, Sports, and Recreation, in collaboration with the North West Sports Confederation, recently honoured North-West University (NWU) alumnus Keorapetse Mashimo for his contribution to sport.
He was announced the Sports Volunteer of the Year as well as Sports Administrator of the Year during the North West…