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.
NWU hosts successful international conference on social sciences
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The 10th International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS), which recently took place in Vanderbijlpark, is yet another sterling example of how the North-West University (NWU) collaborates with international partners in the pursuit of academic advancement.
The conference represents a dynamic collaboration between the NWU’s…
Golden season for NWU Vanderbijlpark rugby
An undefeated season is something that any coach and player dreams of, but only a select group will be able to put that achievement against their name.
The under-21 rugby team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark achieved this exceptional feat earlier the month after beating arch rival Brakpan 42-37 during the…
Howzat! Friendship and fun the KFC mini-cricket way
A crowd of little tykes sporting cricket bats, pads and wickets will shortly descend on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark to showcase their mini-cricket skills.
On Saturday, 14 September, more than 590 little ones – representing 19 schools from across the Southern Gauteng region – will join in the fun of this…
CTL launches Math and Stats Centre in Vanderbijlpark
Admit it. No one likes to acknowledge that subjects like mathematics, statistics and programming cause them sleepless nights. More so, asking for help can be daunting as well.
These headaches are however something of the past thanks to the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in…
International research collaboration to confront the crisis of sexual harm
When it comes to designing and conducting international collaborative research, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research focus area is blazing a trail of excellence within the South African higher education landscape.
Most recently, Optentia welcomed Proff Tess Patterson from the University of Otago in New Zealand in their…
Crowns, confidence and charisma - Miss & Mr NWU Vaal 2019
If you thought that beauty pageants were just about high fashion and desirability, you have another thing coming. At the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark the annual Miss and Mr NWU Vaal pageant represents a celebration of confidence, charisma and talent.
This year saw the beautiful Azania Msagala and the charismatic…
NWU makes an impact during Eureka School’s Special Sports Day
It is a photo that truly speaks volumes. Two young learners congratulating each other after competing in the annual Eureka School’s Special Sports Day. Their smiles wide, their eyes bright and around their necks they proudly wear their commemorative medals.
Sights like these bear witness to the North-West…
Multi-million-rand facelift for NWU Vanderbijlpark
Another 250 beds and 1 150 additional lecture room seats are some of the benefits of the R200 million investment in infrastructure development projects on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark.
A number of new buildings are being constructed, such as a new administration hub, an on-campus residence and an academic…
NWU Vanderbijlpark welcomes new Student Campus Council
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark boasts a newly elected group of student leaders.
During a recent congratulatory ceremony, members of the Campus Management Committee made use of the opportunity to meet the new representatives on the Student Campus Council (SCC) and wish them well on their leadership journey.
…TELIT-SA showcase to focus on technology solutions for inclusive education
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) interdisciplinary research niche area, Technology Enhanced Learning and Innovative Education and Training in South Africa (TELIT-SA), is driven to conducting research to inform innovative teaching and learning practices by means of trailblazing technology.
During the month of September, TELIT-SA…