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Mafikeng Revisited: Thoughts on an active citizenry
A functioning society relies on proactive citizens who do more than complain and point fingers at the government, writes Mpho Moshe Matheolane.
The case of Mafikeng High School
Why did the news of a school teacher having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old pass without a glimmer, asks Mpho Moshe Matheolane.
Mafikeng: A capital shame
Mafikeng is the capital city of the North West — but it sure doesn’t look like it. Even after administrators were brought in to run the city.
Crying out in the wilderness
Dihatshwane village just outside Mafikeng in the North West is arguably one of the most neglected villages in the province.
Forty-nine varsity students arrested for arson
Forty-nine students were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly setting fire to one of the residences at the Mafikeng Campus of North West University.
More arson attacks at Mafikeng campus
Two guard houses and a hostel recreation room were damaged in continued arson attacks at the Mafikeng campus of the North West University.
No arrests over Mafikeng campus fires
Nobody has been arrested yet in connection with various arson attacks that damaged several buildings on the Mafikeng campus of North West University.
Mafikeng campus to reopen following protests
The Mafikeng campus of the North West University will reopen on September 15 after violent protests disrupted classes.
Sweet revenge for Pirates coach
New Orlando Pirates coach Rudi Krol hit the jackpot by winning the Telkom Charity Cup against arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday night.
Protests, placards as Skielik accused appears in court
The case of Skielik murder accused Johan Nel has been transferred to the Mmabatho High Court in Mafikeng.
North West budgets for TB lab tests
North West province has set aside R14-million for laboratory tests to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) and get patients on treatment as soon as possible, the provincial health…
Minister: Road accidents affect growth
Ahead of the December festive season, Transport Minister Jeff Radebe on the weekend warned that road accidents not only cost lives but can negatively affect the country’s…
Cases of super TB reported in North West
Ten cases of the extreme drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) have been reported in North West, the provincial department of health said on Friday. Spokesperson Lesiba Molala…
Strike interdicted in Mafikeng
Lectures at the University of the North West’s Mafikeng campus will continue as normal on Wednesday following protests by students. ”A court interdict was served on the South…
Land-reform problems plague Southern Africa
Since the advent of democracy a decade ago in South Africa, efforts have been made to give the country’s majority black population opportunities in the farming sector. During the…