Mahikeng Campus News
Meet NWU Mahikeng’s table tennis trailblazer
A skin problem turned from an obstacle into an opportunity for Thamia Kganedi, the USSA Table Tennis captain and NWU honours student in Human Movement Science.
Thamia could not play outdoor sports due to a skin condition and had a burning passion to participate in sport to channel her energy into a positive outlet. Her life changed in 2014 when she was introduced to table tennis as an eager Grade 6 learner who noticed the game through a window with her friends at Bopanang Primary School in Monsterlus, Limpopo. They immediately… Read more
Love for karate flows through his veins
Mahikeng-bred Kamogelo Mongale (25) is filled with pure determination to be the best in the disciplined world of karate.
This NWU Mahikeng Campus Computer Science and Mathematics student, who is currently in his fourth year of study, has had a love for karate since starting with the sport in his primary school years. He started training…
NWU and SAPS to empower students through crime prevention and career awareness initiative
The North-West University (NWU), in partnership with the South African Police Service (SAPS), will host a comprehensive Crime Prevention and Career Awareness Activation on the Mahikeng Campus, reaffirming their shared commitment to creating a safe learning environment while empowering students with valuable career…
5-Aside Fridays to reignite football culture at the Mahikeng Campus
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is set to reignite its vibrant football culture with the launch of the 5-Aside Fridays programme, a nine-week inter-residence football tournament aimed at promoting student wellness, residence pride, talent identification and campus vibrancy.
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NWU Soccer Institute sweeps top honours at North West Sports Awards
The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute capped a landmark season by claiming three of the province's top honours at the 10th North West Sports Awards.
The institute was named Team of the Year, head coach Nkululeko Malgas received the Coach of the Year award, and captain…
How bodybuilding helped Bokang Matsetela find her purpose
What began as a personal search for direction has developed into a series of bodybuilding titles for North-West University (NWU) student Bokang Matsetela. In just two years, the fourth-year economics student has progressed from entering her first competition to standing among the country's top university bodybuilders…
Communication framework strengthens democracy through collaboration
Effective communication is essential for strengthening democracy, fostering trust and empowering communities. These are among the key findings by newly graduated Dr Jack Malatji, whose doctoral research at the North-West University (NWU) proposes a communication framework to strengthen…
African languages need a strong presence in modern communication
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes global communication, the question on the lips of African academics is this: how can indigenous African languages remain visible and relevant in the digital age?
Exploring answers to this question is the point of a two-day symposium that the Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research…
From toys to talent: HRMA students turn theory into practice
Creativity and innovation took centre stage in the classroom as first-year Human Resource Management students at the North-West University (NWU) brought the employee selection process to life through an interactive demonstration using South African National Defence Force (SANDF) toy figures.
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PhD research points to greener ways of detecting water pollution
Communities, municipalities and industries could soon have access to faster and cheaper tools to detect harmful dye pollution in water. Environmentally friendly nanomaterials can outperform conventionally produced alternatives in monitoring water quality, according to the doctoral research of Dr Mokole Seleke, who…
New Law Clinic building opens to expand access to justice in North West
The North-West University (NWU) has opened a new Law Clinic building on its Mahikeng Campus, expanding free legal services for qualifying members of the public while strengthening practical legal training for future legal practitioners.
Speaking at the official opening on Thursday, 30…