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Vanderbijlpark Campus celebrates academic excellence at Golden Key recognition ceremony

The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a prestigious Golden Key International Honour Society New Member Recognition Ceremony at Tsebonokeng Hall, welcoming a new group of high-achieving students into the global network of scholars.

The event honoured the top 15% of students at the NWU who have excelled academically and demonstrated leadership potential. Golden Key, the world’s largest international collegiate honour society, provides members with access to scholarships, international opportunities and community service initiatives.

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4LViN’s new single release is a letter to pursue your love interests

North-West University (NWU) student and artist Alvin Baguma, popularly known as “4LViN”, released his latest single, ‘Tie u Down’ on Friday 26 September. The song is as a letter to his fans, encouraging them to pursue their love interests.

4LViN rose to prominence in 2022 with his debut single ‘Looney Toonz’, which has over 40 thousand plays on Spotify to date.

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Mini-Cricket Festival bigger and better than ever

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus was abuzz with excitement as it recently hosted the 12th annual NWU Mini-Cricket Festival at the NWU Cricket Clubhouse. With over 560 enthusiastic children aged six to nine from more than 17 schools participating, the event once again proved to be one of the most anticipated youth sports occasions in the region.

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Vanderbijlpark Campus hosts “Campus Wedding” to celebrate cultural integration

The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) staged a colourful and symbolic “Campus Wedding” on Friday, 26 September, bringing together staff, students and alumni in a celebration of cultural diversity and unity.

The event formed part of the annual Culture Integration Day at the NWU, observed across all three campuses, but this year took on a unique theme: a cross-cultural wedding symbolising the union of South African and international traditions.

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Men Evolve Meets Goddess Night event sets new standard for student engagement

By Jalize Fourie

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently transformed into a centre of inspiration, diversity, and meaningful connections as Men Evolve Meets Goddess Night brought students, staff, and alumni together under one roof.

The exciting event combined two long-standing initiatives – Men Evolve and Goddess Night – Into a single, dynamic platform that encouraged collaboration.

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Makhotso Mosikidi turns everyday heroes into a celebration

When most people wake up, go to work and tackle life’s daily challenges, they rarely expect recognition. Yet, for Makhotso Mosikidi, senior administrative officer in Student Life at the North-West University (NWU), these everyday acts of resilience are nothing short of heroic.

A mother of two young daughters, working three jobs while pursuing an MBA, Makhotso knows first-hand the balancing act of life. “I have met countless people who simply show up every day, despite the hardships, without expecting acknowledgement. They are the real superheroes,” she says.

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Dr Lucé Pretorius honoured with national early-career academic award

The North-West University (NWU) is celebrating a remarkable achievement, with Dr Lucé Pretorius, senior lecturer in Social Work at the Vanderbijlpark Campus, having received the prestigious Early Career Academic Award for 2025.

The accolade was presented at the annual Association of South African Social Work Education Institutions (ASASWEI) Conference, held from 10 to 12 September at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein.

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Vanderbijlpark Campus bodybuilding team shines at National IFBB Championship

The Vanderbijlpark Campus at the North-West University (NWU) is celebrating a momentous victory after its bodybuilding team delivered an exceptional performance at the National International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Championship, held in Durban from 11 to 14 September 2025.

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