Mahikeng Campus News
Neglect of indigenous languages amounts to a betrayal of revolutionary ideals
Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe
Once seen as a bastion of multiracial, multicultural and multilingual values, South Africa now stands accused of turning its back on the very linguistic and cultural diversity that made it a symbol of unity.
This was the cautionary message from Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe, a full professor affiliated with the Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research focus area of the North-West University (NWU). He who warned that the country’s failure to prioritise indigenous languages mirrors a broader erosion of… Read more
NWU celebrates International Nurses Day
Ontiretse Motingwa
The School of Nursing on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently joined the rest of the world in honouring the significant contribution that nurses make in people’s lives by celebrating International Nurses Day.
International Nurses Day is observed annually on 12…
Young LLD graduate is wise beyond his years
At the tender age of 25, Phemelo Theophilus Magau has completed a daunting challenge: he finished his Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree in just two years.
He was awarded his LLD in mercantile law during an autumn graduation ceremony at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus on 25 May 2022.
Phemelo’s PhD thesis was “A…
Legalisation of cannabis has implications for mental healthcare practitioners
Misinformation about cannabis use can have serious implications for people facing mental health challenges. Mental healthcare practitioners can counter this by running education campaigns for vulnerable people, including mental healthcare users and especially the youth.
This recommendation comes from Isaac Mokgaola, an academic in the…
NWU mascot Eagi graduates
A secret, closely guarded since 2019, was at long-last revealed during the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Science graduation session on 23 May 2022.
Not only did NWU mascot Eagi graduated with a BSc degree in agriculture and agricultural economics, but his true identity was revealed.
Kabelo…
Study finds that unpaved roads increase air pollution
The burning of fossil fuels and industrial emissions are among the major sources of air pollution in South Africa. However, there are other sources that are found in residential areas, for example unpaved roads, of which there are plenty in low-income residential areas in South Africa.
Air pollution is one of the top environmental…
Study into environmentally friendly options to replace chemical fertilisers
Prompted by the high cost of chemicals fertilisers and their impact on the environment, a master’s student the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, took on the challenge of searching for environmentally friendly options to replace or supplement chemical fertilisers.
Motlagomang Khantsi’s study titled “Determination and…
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…