Mahikeng Campus News
NWU Mahikeng Stadium meets national standards for professional football
The North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Stadium has been approved to host matches in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, underlining the university’s ability to provide facilities that comply with the requirements for professional football in South Africa.
Motsepe Foundation Championship side Lerumo Lions FC have been using the 3 000 capacity NWU Mahikeng Stadium for some of their home fixtures after the venue met the accreditation standards required for the league. The Championship is the second tier of professional football in South Africa, previously known as the National… Read more
NWU Eagles and UFS share the spoils in a goalless draw
Reigning Varsity Football champions, North-West University (NWU) Eagles, and the University of Free State shared the spoils in a goalless draw in the fourth round of the 2021 Varsity Football tournament.
This game was an action-packed encounter, with both teams producing a slew of chances to break the tie, but none coming to fruition.…
NWU to host colloquium on decolonising Christianity
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and Faculty of Theology will be hosting a virtual colloquium on 8 September 2021 on decolonising Christianity and its implications for preparing future ministers.
According to Prof Emmanuel Mgqwashu, CTL’s director for faculty teaching and learning support, one…
NWU female coach is breaking stereotypes in football
Football administration and coaching have long been dominated by men all around the world, but the winds of change are blowing. Recently more women have entered this male-dominated sport, either as administrators or coaches.
One such shining star is Azania Amogelang Moshushu, head coach of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) women’s…
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…