Vanderbijlpark Campus News
NWU alumnus wins prestigious Rural Cricketer of the Year award
One of the most renowned cricketers in the Vaal Triangle has shown that talent, temperament and a love for the game can take a player to great heights. Wikus Botha, the former NWU Vanderbijlpark director of Cricket, was named the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Rural Player of the Year at the 2026 awards ceremony.
This is an incredible achievement for 39-year-old Botha, who successfully balances his role as a player with that of a renowned cricket coach who has a passion for investing in young players.
Bridging trade technology and transformation at SSIRC 2026
More than a hundred researchers, policymakers and academics came together in Mauritius for the 11th Social Sciences International Research Conference (SSIRC), held from 8 to 11 September 2026.
An important message throughout the four-day conference was that the social sciences are no…
Feminism is far from finished, says international GBVF expert
The fight for gender equality is far from over, with rising misogyny, sexism and gender-based violence (GBV) showing that women’s rights cannot be taken for granted, an international child protection expert has warned.
Dr Claire McLoone-Richards, an international expert in child…
Vanderbijlpark Campus plants trees for a greener future
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus commemorated Arbor Day 2026 by planting indigenous trees and reaffirming its commitment to a greener and more sustainable future.
Held under the theme “Leave a legacy – plant a tree”, the programme brought together campus…
NWU leaders take centre stage in shaping the future of higher education technology
The future of higher education is being shaped at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital transformation and human leadership – and the North-West University (NWU) is making its voice heard at the centre of that conversation.
As universities grapple with…
The coach behind the rising netball stars at the NWU
For North-West University (NWU) netball coach Monique Meyer, coaching is about more than preparing players to win matches. It is about developing talent, building confidence and creating opportunities for athletes to progress to higher levels of the sport.
Monique’s recent appointment…
More than behind the scenes: the administrative professional as a business partner
By Zama Chaacha, personal assistant to the deputy dean for research and innovation in the Faculty of Humanities
As we celebrate Administrative Professionals Day on 2 September, it is worth reflecting on how much the administrative profession has changed, and how much change there…
Mini Cricket Festival serves up a bigger and better celebration of youth cricket
The North-West University (NWU) once again demonstrated its commitment to developing young talent, strengthening communities and using sport as a powerful tool for community engagement when it recently hosted its annual NWU Mini Cricket Festival.
Described as the biggest mini cricket festival in the area, the event brought together…
Prestige lecture highlights evolving tools in fight against corruption
The North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a prestige lecture that brought together academics, students, staff, management and anti-corruption experts for an in-depth discussion on the evolving nature of public sector corruption and the tools being used to combat it.
Held at the…
The NWU second chance that changed a life
From the dusty streets of Sharpeville to the boardrooms of the South African financial sector, Molefi Seshabela’s journey is a powerful tale of resilience, failure and triumph. It is a story of defiance – of a young boy who grew up surrounded by poverty but refused to let poverty write the final chapter of his life.…
Learning from Arizona to build a better university
Opinion piece by Andiswa Msi, campus chief director of the Vanderbijlpark Campus at the NWU
A university should never cross borders simply to admire how another institution operates. The true power of benchmarking lies in what happens when we return home – armed not with photographs and…