On Friday, 21 November, South African women silenced the nation in a powerful stand against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). Across the country, purple settled over campuses and streets alike—a quiet but unyielding promise that every story of fear, survival, and hope would be carried, not forgotten.
This landmark event brought together scholars, practitioners, and global experts dedicated to
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.