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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Ujeet to participate in leadership event to further the welfare of the Sebokeng community
Ujeet Maharaj, prosecutor and head of Student Discipline at the North-West University’s (NWU’s), has been invited to attend a leadership event for local leaders in Sebokeng to enhance collaboration between the Ubuntu Clinic at Westside Park and other stakeholders in the community.
The Ubuntu Clinic, managed by the non-profit…
Stakeholders join hands to combat GVB in South African communities
The North-West University (NWU), along with other important organisations, recently convened for a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Workshop as part of the Ubuntu Community Initiative.
The workshop, held at the Sebokeng Clinic, was facilitated by Stan Hendricks, a well-known coach and mentor.
The workshop was organised with a multi-…
Another successful BMI Day for the Vanderbijlpark Campus
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus hosted BMI Day, an annual event organised by the Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics (CBMI) on 14 August 2024.
Since its inception in 2022, BMI Day has grown into a tradition, bringing together current students and accomplished alumni, and – for the first time this…
Sandile Chaka is breaking stereotypes and pursuing excellence
Netball, widely recognised as a female-dominated sport, has been steadily gaining traction among male athletes, particularly in South Africa. This shift was marked by a historic moment in 2021 when Netball South Africa hosted the first International Male Netball Tournament - a tri-nations event featuring teams from South Africa, Uganda and…
Diverse Qualitative Research Perspectives Festival set to inspire and inform
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Optentia research unit is gearing up to host the upcoming Diverse Qualitative Research Perspectives Festival from 3 to 6 September at The Roots in Potchefstroom.
According to Optentia's project manager Anjonet Jordaan, this festival aims to provide a dynamic and inclusive platform that encourages the…
Joining forces to combat gender-based violence and femicide
The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with other stakeholders, recently signed up for the End GBVF 100-Day Challenges an initiative of the GBVF Collective, which aims to address gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) by involving various organisations and stakeholders in a structured and actionable approach.
These…
International collaboration impacts local quality improvement and patient safety
Dr Sabelile Tenza, a distinguished Senior lecturer and researcher from the School of Nursing Science and NUMIQ Research Entity at the North-West University, took the stage as an invited speaker at the prestigious Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Leadership Forum that took place from 18 to 19 July in Nairobi, Kenya.
The forum,…
Academic addresses women's well-being at Mining Indaba
North-West University (NWU) deputy subject group leader and social work lecturer Dr Luce Pretorius recently had the honour of being invited to speak at the prestigious Women in Mining Indaba (WIM) event.
Hosted by the Mine Health and Safety Council, the event themed “Nothing about us, without us, striving for zero harm”, aimed to unpack…
Convocation braai brings alumni, staff and students together
The North-West University (NWU) Convocation braai held recently at the Vanderbijlpark Campus was an event was filled with laughter, good food and even better company, creating a perfect atmosphere for alumni, staff and students to come together to celebrate the university's achievements over the last two decades.
Bert Sorgdrager,…
Vanderbijlpark Campus Debating Society performs at North West Open
The Debating Society on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus made a good impression at the North West Open 2024, hosted and organised by the Potchefstroom Campus’ Debating Union.
The three-day tournament took place from 9 to 11 August and showcased the exceptional talents of NWU students.
Featuring a British…