Human Interest

Desert adventure bears fruit for alumni couple

There are few things as romantic as poems and ballads, but in the case of CJ and Marietha van Zyl, a straightforward study guide was all Cupid needed to make their hearts beat faster. What followed was a student romance that later developed into marriage vows, and today – after the birth of two children – plays out in an international adventure in the United Arab Emirates.
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A celebratory toast to teaching and research excellence

The North-West University’s (NWU) campus in Vanderbijlpark recently celebrated academic excellence during its annual Teaching and Research Excellence Awards. The prestigious event hosted at the Quest Conference Estate, saw academic staff members being applauded not only for a year of academic success, but also for hard-fought journeys of accomplishment.
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