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.

The event was… Read more

Student Life teams up with Checkers Sixty60 to fight hunger

by Zenoyise John

The start of the academic year can be a challenging time for many students, especially those waiting for financial aid disbursements.

This year, Student Life on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus partnered with Checkers Sixty60 to provide relief to students facing food insecurity through a special food parcel…

Vaal entrepreneurs celebrated at STEP certificate ceremony

by Zenoyise John

A spirit of celebration and achievement recently filled the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus as community entrepreneurs gathered to receive their certificates for completing the Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion (STEP) programme.

The training sessions, offered through a…

Prof. Grobler honoured as longest-serving Economics academic

by Zenoyise John

Few academics can claim a lifelong bond with a single institution; even fewer can say they helped build that institution from the ground up. Prof. Wynand Grobler stands among that rare company. As the longest-serving Economics academic at the North-West University (NWU), he has devoted an extraordinary 35 years to the lecture hall, to visionary…

Amanda Kruger recognised for two decades of dedicated service

by Zenoyise John

With 25 years of distinguished service, Amanda Kruger is widely regarded as one of the most experienced and dependable professionals at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus.

Known as one of the go-to people at the institution, she is recognised for her extensive institutional knowledge, strong professional networks…

Vanderbijlpark Campus shines in PMRafrica excellence awards

by Angeline Marokoane

Recognised as the highest-rated institution in the prestigious PMR.africa Excellence Awards for the Sedibeng District, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus stood out for its excellence and leadership in higher education and corporate governance.

The awards, based on a survey conducted among CEOs, managing directors…

Vanderbijlpark Campus honours decades of dedication at Long-Service Awards ceremony

by Zenoyise John

A spirit of gratitude and celebration filled the Tsebonokeng Hall on the Vanderbijlpark Campus as the North-West University (NWU) honoured staff members for their years of dedicated service.

The annual Long-Service Awards ceremony followed the official academic opening and brought together staff and campus leadership in recognition of…

Cricket dreams take flight for Vanderbijlpark Campus duo

by Zenoyise John

Two North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus students have made their mark on the national cricket scene, proudly representing the Sedibeng District at the CSA Senior Inland Rural Week 2025 in Mpumalanga.

Brian Kubayi (22), an honours degree student in Public Governance and Sports Portfolio member of the Student Campus Council…

Makhotso’s bold initiative helps students to hang onto their dreams

by Zenoyise John

As the new academic year began at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU), some returning students faced a harsh reality: without money to register, their dreams of continuing their education were at risk. For months, these students had juggled part-time jobs, family responsibilities and academic pressure – only to be met…

Emfuleni Municipality invests in NWU students through bursary partnership

by Angeline Marokoane

The Emfuleni Local Municipality reaffirmed its commitment to community engagement and student success by awarding bursaries to two North-West University (NWU) students during a ceremony held recently at its offices in Vanderbijlpark.

Hosted in partnership with MAXPROF and EST Sourcing, the event celebrated academic excellence while…

Vanderbijlpark Campus leadership shares vision for 2026

by Zenoyise John

The North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus, through the office of the campus chief director, recently hosted a Campus Connect Breakfast that brought together staff members, academic leaders and student representatives for a morning of reflection, alignment and renewed commitment to institutional excellence.

Held at…