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.”.
Her entry into the jumble sale… Read more
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.
…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…
NWU and Sasol Foundation celebrate postgrad excellence
Fuelled by their thirst for knowledge, five North-West University (NWU) students took part in the Sasol Foundation’s Postgraduate Science Fellowship Programme.
The NWU and Sasol recently celebrated their achievements on 25 October 2018 during the Sasol Foundation’s annual graduation evening ceremony.
The foundation launched…
Having a conversation about plagiarism
Falsification, misrepresentation of another’s work as your own and knowingly helping others cheat or plagiarise are all forms of academic dishonesty.
In the university environment this is a very serious offense and may very well result in expulsion or academic disbarment.
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for…
Wendelle is an epitome of academic and football excellence
The normal career span for a soccer player is 10 years, not taking into consideration the nature and extent of injuries sustained.
Often, this is why players invest in their futures beyond football in preparation for the day when they hang up their soccer boots.
Soccer Institute captain Wendelle Martin was among the 250…