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

NWU Eagles ready to defend Varsity Football title

With the Varsity Football tournament starting soon, the North-West University (NWU) team and reigning champions are ready to defend the title.

Coach Karabo Masehela says he is confident that his team is 100% ready.

“We know as the current champions that every team will be going all out for us, so we are saying to them, bring it…

Job Mokgoro’s legacy under the spotlight

A North-West University (NWU) academic believes that former North West Premier Job Mokgoro’s parting shot – that the end of his term closes “a chapter of years of service delivery to the province” – is unfounded.

The former premier resigned at…

NWU athletes qualify for national championship

Five North-West University (NWU) athletes are going to show their mettle at Athletics South Africa’s National Athletics Championships on 18 September 2021 in Kwa-Zulu Natal.

Gregory Moholola, Ntokozo Sibiya, Success Mashego, Pusetso Mokoena and Dibuseng Khampepe have qualified for the championships during the recent annual Cross Country…

NWU academic critical on the route taken by IEC for election postponement

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa recently applied to the Constitutional Court to postpone the local government elections that are due to be held on 27 October 2021.

This is following the Moseneke Commission report which recommended the postponement of the October 2021 local government elections due to the Covid…

NWU alumnus represents South Africa at international Youth summits

North-West University (NWU) alumnus Bongani Mahlangu represented South Africa at the India Brazil South Africa (IBSA) virtual Youth Summit that took place from 26 to 28 August 2021.

This unique forum brings together India, Brazil and South Africa – three large democracies and major…

NWU academic invited to a renewed research stay in Germany

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation has invited North-West University (NWU) research professor Erhabor Idemudia for a renewed research stay at the German foundation for a further collaboration with Prof Klaus Boehnke.

The renewed research stay is in recognition…

Monthly awards to celebrate outstanding NWU athletes

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus has launched a monthly awards initiative to recognise outstanding athletes in all the sporting codes on the campus.

These awards are aimed at giving recognition and showing appreciation for…

NWU bodybuilders secure eight spots in the upcoming national competition

North-West University (NWU) bodybuilders went toe to toe with other muscle men and women at the North West Provincial Bodybuilder Challenge held in Brits on Saturday, 21 August 2012.

After a great performance, eight members of the NWU team have been selected to compete at the…

NWU student in the national top 20 of FameLab® 2021

North-West University (NWU) master’s student Letago Kgomoeswana has made it to the national top 20 of FameLab®, one of the biggest science communication competitions in the world.

FameLab® is an international science communication competition that promotes science and technology by…

Including indigenous plants in diets can boost food security

Indigenous grains, fruits and vegetables could go a long way towards boosting food security in South Africa. What is needed is greater awareness among households and other stakeholders about the value of these plants. 

This is according to two researchers from the North-West University (NWU). Dr Abiodun Olusola Omotayo and Prof Adeyemi…