Mahikeng Campus News
Tim Modise calls for broadcast media to reclaim its role in defining South Africa’s cultural identity
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Gofaone Motsamai
Veteran broadcaster Tim Modise returned to Mahikeng, where his media career began, to deliver a public lecture on the evolving role of broadcast media in shaping South Africa’s cultural identity.
The lecture, held on 6 October at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, was hosted by the Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research niche area in collaboration with the Tim Modise Foundation. It explored how radio and television have influenced cultural… Read more
Academic warns that Biya’s long rule in Cameroon signals deeper problems for African leadership
The recent announcement by Cameroon’s 92-year-old President, Paul Biya, that he will seek re-election has reignited debates around prolonged leadership in Africa. Biya, who has been in office for 43 years, would be nearing 100 should he complete another term, making him one of the oldest and longest-serving leaders on the continent.
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Young biochemist’s rooibos and broccoli research offers hope for heart disease
Cardiovascular diseases remain among the world’s leading killers, but everyday foods like rooibos tea and broccoli may hold the key to protecting the heart, according to new research from the North-West University (NWU).
This was the core finding of the PhD study of Dr Sinenhlanhla Xoliswa Happiness Mthembu, who explored plant-based…
Human Movement Science students contribute to National School Sport Championships
The involvement of students from the North-West University's (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus in the recent National School Sport Championships marks another significant milestone in the university’s growing partnership with the North West Provincial Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.
Six Human Movement Science students provided practical…
Smart mushroom biotechnology can enhance feedstuffs for broiler production
Feed costs are exceptionally high in the broiler chicken industry, prompting farmers and researchers alike to find ways to reduce the cost of feed without compromising bird health. Dr Makiwa Simeon Mthana, a North-West University (NWU) animal science graduate, has come up with a potential solution that uses mushroom biotechnology to enhance the…
Study examines legal frameworks for just energy transition in SA and Zimbabwe
While coal continues to dominate the energy mix of both South Africa and Zimbabwe, the two countries have begun introducing legal frameworks that signal a shift. The question that North-West University (NWU) researcher Tariro Mary Tingini set out to answer is: How ready from a legal and policy perspective are South Africa and Zimbabwe to make…
Ideal Clinic implementation could go more smoothly if practical issues are addressed
By Gofaone Motsamai
In public clinics across the North West Province, healthcare workers share limited resources and juggle growing patient numbers – all while trying to meet the standards of the Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance (ICRM) programme.
Introduced in 2013, the programme is a national…
Indigenous languages are key to boosting breast cancer awareness
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu
Using indigenous languages to communicate health information could significantly improve breast cancer awareness among African women.
“Health information in the local languages not only enhances understanding but also increases trust in the messages being delivered…
Expert hails new malaria drug approval for newborns as turning point for Africa
Switzerland’s recent approval of Coartem Baby, the first antimalarial treatment specifically designed for newborns and very young children, is a major step forward in tackling one of Africa’s most pressing public health challenges, says Dr Fortunate Mokoena, a malaria expert at the North-West University (NWU). Developed by Novartis with support…
Mahikeng Campus dancers claim USSA title again
They hardly put a foot wrong. With flair and dazzling dance performances, the Dance Sport team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus has successfully defended their title as University Sports South Africa (USSA) Dance Sport champions.
The NWU team of 20 athletes competed against dancers from 13 South African…
Mines are not legally bound to contribute to healthcare in communities, but they could do more
South Africa’s mining sector makes a significant contribution to the country's national output, employment and infrastructure. But in communities near mining operations, access to healthcare remains limited. A new study asks whether the law should do more to close that gap.
Nndwakhulu Collen Khangala, who recently completed an LLM in…