“Water will cost as much as oil one of these days” – Prof Johan Tempelhoff

“South Africa will come to a point where water will become as expensive as oil.”

This is according to Prof Johann Tempelhoff, a researcher and historian at the School of Basic Sciences on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal), who spoke to Die Burger in an interview recently.

Professor Tempelhoff…

River FM up for the challenge to impact lives

River FM 87.6, the campus radio station of the North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus (NWU Vaal) is starting the year off on an exciting note by participating in a national human rights campaign.

The station will be joining the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and the regional office of the United Nations High Commissioner…

Alumnus Ettienne le Roux to talk money matters

During the recent World Economic Forum meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan was quoted as saying that the whole world economy was in an “interesting space” - a clear indication that South Africans can expect some shift in the economy.

To talk Joe Public through these envisioned changes, the Vanderbijlpark…

We are all active participants in the NWU journey – Prof Dan Kgwadi

“The academic year is about to start and I would like to welcome each and every member of the University community back into the fold as we prepare to actively participate in the NWU journey.” With these words the vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof Dan Kgwadi, recently extended his good wishes to staff, students, alumni,…

International recognition for campus registrar

There is surely no better way to celebrate a memorable career – spanning more than three decades, than by being internationally honoured for your professional impact.

For Mr Neels Vermeulen, acting campus registrar of the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal), this is exactly how he beckoned in his 30th year of service…

CSRC 2017: leading the academic charge with distinction

The sixth President of the United States, John Quincy Adams, was once quoted as saying that true leaders are people who inspire others through their actions: “Leaders are individuals who inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and ultimately become more.”

When taking stock of the academic achievements of the respective members of…

NWU Vaal making rugby dreams come true

For third year education student, Nico “Spekkies” van Tonder, the year 2017 could not have started any better. Nico, who plays for the NWU Vaal Rugby Club, will be joining the North-West University’s Varsity Cup squad for the 2017 rendition of this very competitive and prestigious competition.  

According to a very excited Nico, his…

Embrace every new challenge – Prof Linda du Plessis

“Challenges are the stepping stones we need in order to become successful.” This is the message from Prof Linda du Plessis, Campus Rector (acting) of the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal) at the beginning of the New Year.

In her first address of the year, Prof Du Plessis extends her good wishes to the community…

Alumnus to spearhead the NWU Vaal Rugby Club in 2017

If the name Lukas van der Schyff sounds familiar, it might just be that your paths crossed at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal) – first as a student, then as an alumnus and now as the newly elected Chairperson of the NWU Vaal Rugby Club.

Lukas - who completed his BCom Marketing degree in 1998, was recently…