MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG - Will the long wait come to an end for the North West Provincial Government to officially hand over the Taung Skull Heritage site to the residents of Taung?

MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG - The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) hosted its third Food Security and Safety (FSS) seminar last week, on 8 August 2024.
NWU alumnus and CEO of Eco-Agro Enterprise Pty Ltd, Dr Sydwell Sihlangu, who was the  guest speaker at this event, spoke about academic entrepreneurship, which he described as a means of commercialisation, transforming knowledge into products, processes and organisations, thereby contributing to economic growth and innovation. 
“A legal framework and institutional mechanisms have been set up through policies promoting collaboration between industry and universities.

MAHIKENG MAIL  - MAHIKENG - August is a significant month for South Africa, as the contribution of women in the quest for freedom is commemorated.
On 9 August 1956, some 20 000 women marched to the Union Buildings in protest against oppressive pass laws, refusing to be stopped in their pursuit for justice. They refused to conform with the status quo and fought for freedom in the face of a repressive government. This occasion brought the plight of African women to a sharp focus. During this march, the slogan, “Now you have touched the women, you have struck a rock,” gained currency.

MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKIENG - In crisp and cool Cape Town weather conditions, NWU stunned their hosts with a second-half goal to claim a (0-1) victory against UWC in the Varsity Cup on Thursday in Bellville.