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
NRF rating for youngest associate professor in animal science at NWU
Farming runs in Prof Kenny Mnisi’s blood, and his life-long passion for animal sciences is finally paying off. Based in the School of Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, he has been awarded a Y2 rating by the National Research Foundation (NRF), which is known for its rigorous and robust rating process…
Voices of indigenous communities of practice need to be heard
“Partnerships between the government, the private sector and civil society are critical for any sustainable development agenda. However, experience in Africa has shown that participation by local communities in development projects is rarely interactive or empowering,” says Otsile Maditsi, a PhD candidate and lecturer at the Indigenous…
NWU academic reviews mental health in an unequal world
Prof Leepile Sehularo, an associate professor in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Nursing, conducted a literature review in line with the theme for World Mental Health Day 2022 – “Mental Health in an Unequal World”.
The World Federation for Mental Health has encouraged researchers to share their knowledge about mental…
Young botanist promotes research that is relevant to communities
Africa has abundant flora that can be used for food and medicine, and a young botanist at the North-West University (NWU) and his collaborating researchers are determined to ensure that communities themselves benefit from the rich plant life around them.
Associate professor Oladapo Aremu of the Indigenous Knowledge Systems Centre in the…
NWU alumnus shares her entrepreneurial experiences
By Ontiretse Motingwa
North-West University (NWU) graduate Siphiwe Ncube from Lonely Park in Mahikeng has chosen to not only focus on using her qualification to better her life, but also to knock an all doors that could possibly open to better opportunities.
During her final year in 2021, Siphiwe got a…
NWU academic inducted as fellow of Nigeria Academy of Science
North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola was elected a fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) during its annual general meeting earlier this year.
She was formally inducted as fellow, along with 10 international distinguished scientists on 12 May 2022.
The NAS fellow induction is one of the…
NWU academic elected as chairperson of South African Indian Ocean Academic Group
Kgame Molope, a programme leader in the subject group Political Studies and International Relations on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, was recently elected to serve a two-year term as chairperson of the group of South African academics representing the country in the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA).
Before his…
Poetry as a portrayal of life
World-renowned poet and writer Audre Lorde held that poetry is not only a dream and vision; it is the skeleton architecture of our lives. It lays the foundations for a future of change, a bridge across our fears of what has never been before.
No one understands and resonates more with this saying than Dr Kezell McCarthy-Klinck, North-…
NWU student receives Golden Key Award for community service
North-West University (NWU) master’s student Obriel Maposa has been awarded a Golden Key Humanitarian / Service Response Award.
This award is presented to Golden Key International Honour Society members who display an exceptional commitment to service.
Obriel is among nine Southern African category winners who received Golden…
NWU researcher lauds SA laws on protection of women's right to bodily integrity
Over the past week the State of Nebraska in the United States of America (USA) has been engulfed in wide spread protest action over its highest courts’ anticipated appeal judgment. This decision will, once in effect, overturn its 1973 landmark judgment affording women the right to choose to legally terminate pregnancies.
North-…