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…

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.

Acting head of the SIU to present prestige lecture on combating public sector corruption

by Oscar Mosiane

The North-West University (NWU) is set to host a prestigious public lecture that will bring together academia, students, public sector leaders and anti-corruption practitioners to engage on one of the most pressing governance challenges in South Africa.

This prestige lecture forms part…

Strengthening SA’s entrepreneurship agenda through Global Entrepreneurship Monitor partnership

by Zenoyise John

The North-West University (NWU) continues to strengthen its contribution to entrepreneurship research and policy development through its active participation in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) South Africa Consortium, a partnership that is helping shape the future of entrepreneurship in South Africa.

Dylan Pienaar carries the hopes of South Africa

by Zenoyise John

Before dawn breaks and long before most students open a textbook, Dylan Pienaar is already at work – honing techniques, pushing through punishing training sessions and chasing a dream that stretches far beyond the walls of the North-West University (NWU).

At just 19 years old, the…

Academic appointed to chair National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide

by Zenoyise John

The North-West University (NWU) congratulates Dr Lebogang Mathibe Ramalepe, a senior psychology lecturer and public health researcher at the Vanderbijlpark Campus, on her appointment as chairperson of the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (NCGBVF). 

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Promoting wellness through running and playing for a cause

by Steve Maphakathe

In the spirit of giving and promoting healthy living, the Genese Running Club partnered with the Development and Fundraising department to host an eventful sports day in support of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Meal-A-Day programme. 

Held on Saturday, 25 July, the event encouraged students and stuff to turn physical activity…

Celebrating International Flag Day with colour, culture and global unity

by Zenoyise John

The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) was transformed into a vibrant sea of colour as students proudly waved the flags of their home countries during the International Flag Day celebrations. Dressed in traditional attire and carrying national flags from across Africa, Asia, Europe and the…

A cricket bat that turned curiosity into passion

by Steve Maphakathe

Many athletes dream of greatness from the moment they can walk, but for North-West University’s (NWU) student-athlete La-Morgane Massyn, it all started with curiosity and a cricket bat. At the age of nine, he first tried out for his school cricket team.

Massyn did not know what to…

Academic calls for stronger support systems to protect SA’s vulnerable children

by Phenyo Mokgothu

South Africa’s children face increasing risks of abuse and neglect, while the professionals responsible for protecting them often work within systems that limit their ability to respond effectively.

This was the message delivered by North-West University (NWU) academic, Prof. Elmien…