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FILE: The North West University in Mafikeng Campus entrance has been barricaded on 22 October 2015. Picture: Mia Lindeque/Eyewitness News.

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NWU in Mahikeng opens a case after protesting students damage buildings

By Veronica Mokhoali

The protest at the university was part of a nationwide shutdown by students demanding an end to financial exclusion at South Africa's institutions of higher...

  • The NWU observatory. Picture: @theNWU/Twitter

    North West University to launch Mahikeng astronomy telescope

    Science and Technology Minister Mmmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubani will launch the Mahikeng astronomy telescope on Friday.

    1350 days ago
  • Wits players celebrate a goal during a Varsity Football match. Picture: @VarsityDiski/Twitter

    [PODCAST] #PitchsidePodcast: Wits in semi, battle for remaining slots heats up

    In this episode of Pitchside Podcast, Ahmed Kajee and Michael Pedro take a look at round 6 of Varsity Football 2018.

    1356 days ago
  • The North West University. Picture: Facebook

    NWU to be closed on Friday amid protests in Mahikeng

    The North West capital has seen violent demonstrations this week, with protesters calling for premier Supra Mahumapelo's resignation.

    1490 days ago
  • Some of the roads were barricaded during the protest in Montshiwa, North West. Picture: SAPS

    10 people arrested for violent Montshiwa protest

    Community members have been protesting since Wednesday, calling for Premier Supra Mahumapelo to step down and improved service delivery.

    1490 days ago
  • Stellenbosch University players celebrate their Varsity Cup title win. Picture: @varsitycup/Twitter

    Maties dominate NWU to win 2018 Varsity Cup title

    Stellenbosch ran riot in the second half to defeat North West University and pick up the 2018 Varsity Cup title.

    1492 days ago
  • Caster Semenya poses after graduating at the North West University. Picture: @caster800m/Twitter

    Semenya continues to shine on and off the track

    The South African athlete and Olympic gold medallist shared her achievements on social media from her graduation.

    1525 days ago
  • Top SA runner Thabang Mosiako pictured in hospital following an attack. Picture: facebook.com

    NWU working with police to identify men following 'racial' attack on top runner

    Thabang Mosiako and his friend Rantso Mokopane were severely beaten by a group of white men over a week ago.

    1556 days ago
  • Thabang Mosiako pictured in hospital following an attack. Picture: facebook.com

    Authorities probe alleged racist attack on SA athlete

    It's been confirmed that Thabang Mosiako was attacked at an off-campus rag party last weekend.

    1558 days ago
  • FILE: Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)’s Soshanguve campus. Picture: Barry Bateman/EWN

    TUT student council backs decision to continue classes

    The SRC has assured management of its cooperation if students are given the rest of the week to catch up.

    2038 days ago
  • FILE: Management says the restructuring is not a result of the protests. Picture: Facebook.

    NWU to exhaust all options to avoid job cuts

    The university informed staff at all three campuses about the new project which will see a reduction in posts

    2237 days ago
  • Banners hang at the University of Northwest campus. Picture: Facebook.

    NWU staff told restructuring may result in job cuts

    The university says it’s too early to determine how many posts will be affected by the process.

    2238 days ago
  • FILE. Police nyala seen on campus at the North West University in Mahikeng. Picture: Twitter: @Thats_Brooklyn

    NWU’s Mahikeng campus to reopen today

    Strict security measures are in place as classes resume today after the institution was closed for 5 weeks.

    2241 days ago
  • FILE. Police nyala seen on campus at the North West University in Mahikeng. Picture: Twitter: @Thats_Brooklyn.

    NWU vows to shut down Mahikeng campus if disruptions continue

    The institution will reopen on Tuesday after a month-long shut down due to student protests.

    2244 days ago
  • FILE: Protesting University of the Free State students drive back campus security during protests on the institution's main campus in Bloemfontein on 24 February 2016. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Universities spend millions in beefing up security

    North West University alone has spent more than R3.7 million on security since the beginning of the year.

    2263 days ago
  • Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor. Picture: GCIS.

    Naledi Pandor condemns violent protests at universities

    Pandor agreed more work needs to be done to increase black student enrollment and improve financial aid.

    2267 days ago
  • FILE: The science centre and the administration block at the North West University have been destroyed by a fire during a violent demonstration at the institution on Wednesday night. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    NWU & WSU remain closed, UFS resumes classes

    Academic programs at institutions of higher learning have been marred by continued disruptions.

    2270 days ago
  • FILE: Buildings were set a light at the North West University in Mahikeng. Picture: @PaidaSaurombe via Twitter.

    DA calls on higher education dept to resolve issues at universities

    The party has welcomed Deputy Minister Mduduzi Manana’s visit to Mahikeng but she says it’s not enough.

    2272 days ago
  • The Science Centre at the North West University's Mahikeng campus after it was torched during student protests, 25 February 2016. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    ‘There’s a concerning trend emerging in student protests’

    NWU in Mahikeng is one of the institutions that have seen violent clashes during student protests.

    2272 days ago
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