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.
A new era for Vanderbijlpark Campus Hockey
The sound of machinery and the dust in the air will soon go away as the North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus prepares to unveil its newly constructed astro hockey field. This state-of-the-art turf signals a new era for NWU Hockey and is set to transform the institution’s sporting landscape.
Developed as part of the…
Inter-Res Tournament will promote safety, unity and inclusion
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus officially launched its highly anticipated Inter-Res Tournament, ushering in a season of competition, social awareness and strengthened student unity.
The Inter-Res League officially kicks off in the third week of March and will run until August. This year’s tournament will…
Research reveals troubling state of the Vaal River
The Vaal River – one of the most important water sources in South Africa – is currently “surviving but not thriving”, according to North-West University (NWU) researcher Prof. Wynand Malherbe, who is studying the ecological health of the river in the Vredefort Dome area.
Although the river continues to sustain aquatic life, increasing…
GROW gender summit aimed at empowering women in academia
The North-West University (NWU) buzzed with energy and purpose recently as the Gender-Responsive Opportunities for Women in Academia (GROW) Gender Summit 2026 brought together a powerhouse of professors, scholars and change-makers from across the globe at the Tsebonokeng Hall on the Vanderbijlpark Campus.
The project is a partnership…
Student Life teams up with Checkers Sixty60 to fight hunger
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
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
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
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
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
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…