Across South Africa, community spaces are more than just patches of land or playgrounds they are symbols of shared hope, belonging, and care. But when these spaces fall into neglect, they often mirror a fading sense of unity. That is where Retsa Tsela steps in, not only to clean, but to rebuild pride, building tomorrow and creating an impact that matters.
The Tsebonokeng Hall at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) radiated with pride and celebration as the institution hosted its prestigious 2025 Annual Sports Awards ceremony.
Themed “Celebrating Excellence, Honour, and Legacy in Sport,” the evening served as a grand recognition of the remarkable achievements, resilience and unity that have defined the NWU sporting community throughout the year.
The esports team on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus delivered an electrifying performance at the Varsity Weekend held at the EFC World Sport Betting Arena in Fourways, Johannesburg. They earned themselves a coveted place in the Rocket League Grand Finale this December.
In December, when Christian Mahlalela leads his North-West University (NWU) side onto the cricket field in Stellenbosch, he will be carrying more than just his team’s hopes. He will bear the responsibility of redemption, and with the help of his teammates, this weight will be as light as a feather.
The hum of conversation, the click of keyboards, and the whir of robotics filled Tsebonokeng Hall on 18 October 2025, as the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus hosted GeeXpo 2025 – an annual celebration of imagination, invention, and STEM excellence.
In a country where quality healthcare and innovation are vital to social progress, health research stands as one of South Africa’s most powerful tools for change. Recognising this, the North-West University’s (NWU) Faculty of Health Sciences partnered with the Sedibeng District Health Services to co-host this year’s Research Day on 24 October 2025 at Tsebonokeng Hall, Vanderbijlpark Campus; an event the district has successfully organised on its own for the past 13 years.
Teachers were the stars of the day as the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a heartfelt celebration in honour of International Teachers’ Day. While the global observance officially takes place on 5 October, the campus commemorated the occasion at a later date, continuing the proud NWU tradition of recognising exceptional teachers across its three campuses.
In an era in which the identity and sustainability of higher education and the identity of staff are under threat, a renowned industrial psychologist from the North-West University (NWU), Prof Sebastiaan (Ian) Rothmann, together with co-authors Dr Lara Roll and Prof Hans de Witte, has not only raised their voices – they have amplified a global call to action. Through a landmark international publication, the NWU is helping to reshape the future of academia, one research breakthrough at a time.
Every October, the cybersecurity community unites under the central theme of “vigilance”. With the rapid growth of generative AI, this call to action has become more important than ever.
As part of the Cyber Security Awareness Month initiatives, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) IT department recently hosted an online seminar on 9 October. Led by business analyst Thapelo Makile and IT technician Frans Roodt, the seminar explored the digital landscape in which threats are becoming increasingly advanced, personalised and deceptive.
Final-year Business Management students at the North-West University (NWU) were recently treated to an engaging guest lecture by one of the institution’s senior leaders, Ntsikie Kote-Nkomo, executive director for strategy and strategic projects in the vice-chancellor’s office.
Ntsikie brings more than two decades of strategic leadership to her role. She oversees institutional strategy development, performance alignment and strategic projects across NWU.