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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Researchers discover natural feed supplement that boosts lamb growth and meat quality
By Gofaone Motsamai
In the dry, sandy soils of southern Africa, a rugged survivor stands tall: Vachellia erioloba, more commonly known as the camel thorn. Once classified under the genus Acacia as Acacia erioloba, this hardy tree is also called the giraffe thorn, mokala tree, or kameeldoring in Afrikaans.
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Panel critiques 2025 SONA for lack of clarity and strategy
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Governance Studies hosted a panel discussion on Friday, 14 February 2025 on the Mahikeng Campus.
The discussion aimed to critically analyse President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), focusing on key…
Master’s student chosen for international poultry science programme
There is much for Lihle Sindaku, a North-West University (NWU) MSc Agriculture student, to crow about after her selection to an international poultry programme that bridges academic study and industry insights.
Understanding the complexities of poultry production requires both research and industry exposure, which the 2025 World’s…
PhD graduate brings fresh perspectives on China’s intentions in Africa
China’s involvement in Africa has long been a talking point, with some commentators convinced of its good intentions and others sceptical. A North-West University (NWU) PhD graduate, Reverend Dr Dimpho Gaobepe, has brought some much-needed balance to the debate through his PhD research on international relations.
In his thesis, he…
Harvest brings fresh produce and jobs at Molelwane Farm
By Gofaone Motsamai and Oscar Mosiane
For students and staff who are passionate about farming and agriculture, the ideal place to learn, do research and reap fresh produce is the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Molelwane Agriculture Farm.
Located on the Barolong-Boo Rratshidi land just outside the…
PhD candidate and Mrs South Africa semi-finalist inspiring change
By Gofaone Motsamai
Bontle Manana, a 34-year-old industrial psychologist and PhD candidate at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU), is breaking barriers and inspiring women across South Africa.
Hailing from Phola Village in Mahikeng, she recently achieved the prestigious milestone of…
Saying goodbye after 42 years of service
When Eugenia March entered the Information Technology (IT) department as telephone coordinator and later as administration secretary at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus 42 years ago, it was a very different environment she recently retired from.
She joined the NWU in 1982 and has played a vital role in the department’…
Alumnus reappointed to the National Indigenous Knowledge panel
South African indigenous knowledge is precious, and few people are better qualified than North-West University (NWU) alumnus, Dr Thulisile Bhuda, to contribute to preserving it.
This explains why Dr Bhuda has been reappointed to the Indigenous Knowledge / Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) National Authentication Panel.
She will…
How global financial cycles shape South Africa’s economy
By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu
Global financial conditions have a significant effect on the stability of the South African economy, according to a recent study by two researchers from the North-West University (NWU).
In their study on the influence of global financial cycles on South Africa’s financial…
Expert unpacks the hidden costs of rising electricity tariffs
By: Gofaone Motsamai
The recent approval by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) of a 12,7% electricity tariff increase for the 2025/26 financial year has raised serious concerns about its implications for household budgets, business operations and socio-political stability.
Mpho Lenoke…