Vanderbijlpark Campus News
Mini-Cricket festival showcases young talent
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Sports Business Management Department recently hosted a Mini-Cricket festival as part of a community engagement initiative, aiming to promote youth participation in sports, particularly cricket, among primary school students in the Vaal Triangle region.
The event took place at the NWU’s Vanderbijlpark Campus and was a resounding success, drawing in participants and spectators from all over the region. It provided a wonderful opportunity for young athletes to showcase their talents and engage in friendly competition.
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Executive director inspires strategic management students
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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 (…
Raphael Ntumba appointed national university bodybuilding coach
The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) is celebrating a historic achievement as its bodybuilding coach, Raphael Ntumba, has been appointed as the University Sports South Africa (USSA) bodybuilding coach for 2025.
USSA is the official governing body for all sports played at South African tertiary education…
Voices of the River plant Seeds of Greatness
By Gofaone Motsamai
On a winter’s day in June 2025, the harmonies of the North-West University (NWU) Voices of the River choir filled a recording studio. Less than two months later, on 22 August, the choir released their debut extended play (EP) collection, Seeds of Greatness.
Beyond its artistic…