Mahikeng Campus News
Construction commences on Mahikeng teaching facilities
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is increasing its teaching spaces by constructing new laboratories and lecture halls this year to address the growing needs of students and staff.
The construction of geography and life sciences laboratory spaces under the Faculty of Education began on 15 January. These facilities are located in the central parking area of the A4, A3, A9 and A10 buildings. New lecture halls are also being constructed behind the nursing building.
The new laboratory structure, spanning 1 600m², will include two 400m² laboratories dedicated… Read more
NWU honours pioneer botanist The North-West University (NWU) has given one of their botanists a 70th birthday gift that will live on for future generations. The NWU named the herbarium on its campus in Mahikeng after botanist Sello David Phalatse, who pl
The North-West University (NWU) has given one of their botanists a 70th birthday gift that will live on for future generations.
The NWU named the herbarium on its campus in Mahikeng after botanist Sello David Phalatse, who played a crucial role at the School of Biological Sciences if the former University of Bophuthatswana, now…
NWU Faculty of Law leads with legal giants
The North-West University’s (NWU’) Faculty of Law at the campus in Mahikeng stands on the shoulders of giants, associating itself with various experts in the legal fraternity.
The faculty recently conferred honorary Doctorates of Law on individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the country and in the legal environment…
NWU shares lessons on how to confront fraud
The South African Fraud Prevention Services listed a 56% increase in fraud crimes in 2017.At least 70% of men (26-35 years old) make up the number of fraudsters. Women between 36 and 45 make up 33% of victims.
At a time when organisations around the world lose an estimated five percent of their annual revenues to fraud, creating…
Faculty of Law has a firm foundation
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Law on the campus in Mahikeng can be rightfully proud of its alumni who are carrying out the university’s goal to build and enhance communities.
The campus has produced its fair share of community and business leaders who are working towards building strong institutions. It also…
Awards galore – the GIFT that keeps on receiving
A mere two months after being named Distinguished Young Woman Scientist in Social Sciences by the Department of Science and Technology, Prof Nicolene Barkhuizen received three more accolades from the South African Board of People Practices (SABPP).
Prof Barkhuizen is the director of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Global…
Onalenna’s radiant radio personality shines through
NWU FM radio presenter Onalenna Leburu has been nominated in the category for Radio Personality of the Year 2018 in the annual Mzansi Kwaito & House Music Awards.
He has been nominated alongside other radio personalities. They include Nkiyase & Tshepo from Alex FM, DJ Mgedeza from Massiv Metro, and Mark from Eldos FM.
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Administrator scores behind the scenes
The stars of sport are more often than not found on the sports field, but not. He makes his moves behind the scenes.
After being among the first graduates with a Diploma in Sports Science from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Soccer Institute back in 2009, Machesa – as he is affectionately known – has gone on to shine as an…
NWU Student Campus Council pays tributes to HHP
Hip hop artist Jabulani Tsambo’s voice is quiet now, but not forgotten. The memory of his loving support for NWU students will live on in many grateful hearts.
The Student Campus Council (SCC) on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng joined thousands of fans, friends and family to pay tribute to hip hop artist, …
Employment drive sets transport students on their way
The latest unemployment statistics released by StatsSA indicate that the official unemployment figure rose to 27,5 % in the third quarter, up from 27,2 % in the second quarter of this year.
With at least 6,2 million unemployed South Africans – mainly young people – the North-West University (NWU) is forging ahead with…
NWU alumna meet ANC top six
When you plan to establish a Girls’ School of Excellence where dreams can come true, people notice. Even the President of the country does.
North-West University (NWU) alumna and postdoctoral fellow Dr Musawenkosi Saurombe recently met with the ANC top six leaders – headed by President Cyril Ramaphosa – at Luthuli House, the ANC…