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26 03 13 AM Edit Ikateleng Beneficiary Story Kaone Mogashoa
North-West UniversityRef: https://www.nwu.ac.za/sites/www.nwu.ac.za/files/files/Tswelopele/26-03-13%20AM%20edit%20Ikateleng%20Beneficiary%20Story_%20Kaone%20Mogashoa.pdf
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Collected on 17 June 2026
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What this means
This document is a feature story about the North-West University (NWU) Ikateleng programme and how it supports learners from disadvantaged backgrounds. It describes the programme’s purpose (supplementary teaching in STEM subjects and English for Grade 10–12 learners) and notes that it was established in 1988. The story focuses on Kaone Mogashoa, who entered the programme with a 60% Grade 10 average, studied at the Lichtenburg centre for two years, and is now a first-year Bachelor of Chemical Engineering student at NWU, crediting Ikateleng with academic support, confidence, and even weekend meals.
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https://www.nwu.ac.za/sites/www.nwu.ac.za/files/files/Tswelopele/26-03-13%20AM%20edit%20Ikateleng%20Beneficiary%20Story_%20Kaone%20Mogashoa.pdf
Key Takeaways
- North-West University (NWU) Ikateleng programme established in 1988
- Provides supplementary teaching in STEM subjects and English
- Targets Grade 10 to 12 learners from disadvantaged backgrounds
- Programme aims to address South Africa’s shortage of STEM professionals
- Kaone Mogashoa entry requirement: 60% average in Grade 10
- Kaone attended the Lichtenburg centre for two years
- Academic support included Mathematics and Physical Sciences
- Kaone is now a first-year Bachelor of Chemical Engineering student at NWU
- Weekend classes included provision of meals
- North-West University (NWU)
- Ikateleng programme
- Kaone Mogashoa
- Lichtenburg centre