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.
Prof Stander is celebrating his 37th university anniversary
Prof Marius Stander has been involved in teaching industrial psychology master’s students at the North-West University (NWU) for the past 37 years, which is a source of great pride for him.
Prof Stander joined the NWU in 1979 as a student and worked his way up to become a respected full professor. "I started teaching master’s students…
Vanderbijlpark Campus bids farewell to Dr Sean McCallaghan
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently bid farewell to director for student life Dr Sean McCallaghan after being with the institution for 15 years as a student and staff member.
Dr McCallaghan, who is leaving for New Zealand, was commended for his exceptional leadership, mentorship and student support at an…
4IR and its impact on academia and curricula development
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has ushered in rapid progress that is fundamentally reshaping various facets of human life, including career opportunities and educational methodologies. Kurt Naicker, senior lecturer and chartered accountant from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Accounting Sciences, delves into the ongoing…
NWU and GCRA partner to train unemployed youth in solar technology
The North-West University’s (NWU's) Unit for Continuing Education partnered with the Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) to launch a solar technician training programme.
Taking place on the Vanderbijlpark Campus, this four-week programme aims to empower young and unemployed individuals. It equips them with work readiness skills,…
Vanderbijlpark Campus bodybuilding team excels
The bodybuilding team on the North-West University’s (NWU's) Vanderbijlpark Campus has again brought home significant wins. The team recently participated in the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) National Championships in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, and emerged victorious in several categories.
Mandlakayise Jonga…
Statistics lecturer dedicates his new book to the underdogs
Dr Piet Ntema, a statistics lecturer on the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, has authored a new book to inspire individuals who have encountered obstacles and setbacks in their lives.
Titled The Sunrise Of The Underdogs, Dr Ntema says the book is dedicated to all those who have been counted out, underestimated and…
NWU hosts successful GBV campaign
By Zandile Nkosi
The North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted a massively successful Gender Based Violence (GBV) campaign at the student centre. The GBV awareness campaign addressed high incidents of rape to help reduce sexual violence at the North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark…
Inaugural lecture examines investor behaviour and financial decision-making
Prof Zandri Dickason-Koekemoer, from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) TRADE research focus area was recently inaugurated as full professor.
Her inaugural lecture was titled "Cracking the Code: Investor Behaviour and Financial Decision-Making".
Prof Dickason-Koekemoer's study delved into the fascinating world of finance, where…
Noord-Vaal Cross Country competition broadens its horizons
On Saturday 26 August, talented athletes from 40 secondary and six primary schools participated in the Noord-Vaal Cross Country competition hosted by the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus and Hoërskool DR Malan in Meyerton.
The event brought together talented athletes from Vanderbijlpark, Johannesburg, Pretoria,…
Inaugural lecture explores trust in the workplace
Prof Marita Heyns, a researcher at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research unit on the Vanderbijlpark Campus, recently delivered her inaugural professorial lecture titled "Trust @work".
The hybrid event brought together academics, family members, and friends from various parts of the globe.
Prof Heyns selected one…