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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Coaching dreams take shape
On the fields where they once chased goals, a new group in Mahikeng is now learning how to shape them. The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute hosted the South African Football Association (SAFA) D Licence coaching course from 30 June to 6 July 2025, training aspiring coaches in the principles that guide youth and amateur football…
Animal science students set to compete at national congress
As foot-and-mouth disease continues to threaten the livestock industry, students from the North-West University (NWU) will be taking a stand on whether or not it should be compulsory for farmers to vaccinate their animals against the disease.
Two teams of NWU animal science students will be tackling this and other topics during the 55th…
Study questions the political inclusion of Malawi’s disabled on airwaves
Persons with disabilities in Malawi may be tuning in to community radio, but their political voices are not adequately covered.
A recent study led by Dr Muyanga Ziba has raised questions about the role of community radio in promoting the political participation of persons with disabilities in Malawi. Using Mzimba Community Radio Station…
Indian Ocean Rim conversation to bridge academia, policy and community needs
By Gofaone Motsamai and Nikelo Mehlomakulu
The Indian Ocean is the third-largest ocean, serving as a lifeline for international trade and transport. South Africa is a key player in the 23-country Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), and the North-West University (NWU) is an integral part of the IORA Academic…
Rebuilding the pipeline to secure the university’s water future
Leaky, dilapidated water lines are being replaced at the North-West University (NWU) to reduce water losses and conserve water more effectively. One such rehabilitation project is under way at the Mahikeng Campus.
What was once a neglected water system is now central to the university’s Waterwise Project, as it forms the backbone of a…
Real men cry too: Alumni workshop breaks the silence on men’s mental health
By Gofaone Motsamai and Nikelo Mehlomakulu
It was not just a gathering; it was a breaking of the silence around men’s mental health struggles. On 26 June 2025, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus became a space where men exchanged ego for honesty, and bravado for openness.
The NWU alumni…
Academic shares expertise on sustainable agriculture
Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Microbiology subject group recently visited the National Potato Innovation Centre in Scotland. She delivered a seminar on her pioneering research into rhizosphere microbiomes and their role in developing sustainable agroecosystems.
Her seminar, held in Invergowrie…
Electronic voting seminar sparks critical debate in Mahikeng
By Gofaone Motsamai
Concerns over cost, access and digital readiness dominated discussions at a seminar on the feasibility of introducing electronic voting (e-voting) in South Africa hosted by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).
The seminar on 12 June 2025 at the Mahikeng Hotel School had the…
Human movement science students to gain hands-on exposure
In a partnership that aims to provide students with hands-on experience and practical exposure aligned with their academic curriculum, the School of Human Movement Science at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) has embarked on a transformative collaboration with the North West Provincial Department of Art, Culture, Sports and…
Digitising government procurement could curb fraud and corruption and enhance efficiency
Digitising manual procurement processes in government could assist in curbing corruption and bolster a culture of accountability. This is according to PhD graduate Dr Lawrence Moetapele Mojaki of the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA).
Dr Mojaki is a deputy director for supply chain management at the GPAA and recently…