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Pitso 2025.5: Operation Vulindlela shows promise despite obstacles
South Africa's bold economic reform initiative, Operation Vulindlela (OV), is gaining momentum as it enters its second phase. Government officials are promoting significant progress in tackling the deep-rooted issues holding back the country’s economy. The programme focuses on improving key services like electricity, water, transport, and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-launches-gender-based-violence-and-femicide-safe-space
Vanderbijlpark Campus launches gender-based violence and femicide safe space
In a groundbreaking step towards addressing gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus has launched its first-ever GBVF Empowerment Centre – a safe space designed to offer comprehensive, trauma-informed support to survivors. Positioned as a one-stop response hub, the centre will provide…http://news.nwu.ac.za/david-magae-dedicates-his-time-mentor-upcoming-communicators
David Magae dedicates his time to mentor upcoming communicators
David Magae – a seasoned communicator whose career spans the broadcasting, local government and water utility sectors, is a proud alumnus of the North-West University (NWU). He is a leading voice in communication and public engagement, and an inspiring mentor to future professionals in the field. Despite his many responsibilities as senior…http://news.nwu.ac.za/partnership-reaches-out-future-engineers-disaneng-village
Partnership reaches out to future engineers in Disaneng Village
A powerful collaboration involving academia, industry and water authorities is helping to inspire future generations of scientists and engineers in the rural village of Disaneng in the North West Province. The partners, who conducted a high-impact outreach at two secondary schools on 29 July 2025, were the Nano-Environment Incubation Programme…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanguard-gala-dinner-sets-new-standard-student-leadership-recognition
Vanguard Gala Dinner sets a new standard for student leadership recognition
The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) marked a historic milestone recently as student leaders hosted the first-ever Vanguard Gala Dinner – an elegant celebration of leadership, service and impact. Held at the Tsebonokeng Hall, the evening brought together student leaders from across the campus in a night filled with pride…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre-empowers-entrepreneurs
bhive Enterprise Development Centre empowers entrepreneurs
As part of the flagship community engagement initiative of the North-West University (NWU), the bhive Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) at the Vanderbijlpark Campus hosted 50 members of the Vaal United Business Forum (VUBF) for a transformative lecture on entrepreneurship. Centred around the principles of asset-based community development (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/closing-door-domestic-work-opened-career-animal-health
Closing the door on domestic work opened a career in animal health
By Gofaone Motsamai From the village of Leshobo in Taung to the corridors of leadership in the Free State’s Department of Agriculture, Ntombana Dlanga’s life story is one of effort, purpose and the impact of education. Born and raised in a household led by a single mother who worked as a nursing assistant, Ntombana’s dreams of higher…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-muscle-national-championships
NWU students’ muscle into national championships
In a gym-turned-arena in the North West Province, 17 student-athletes from the North-West University (NWU) stepped forward one by one, each bringing months of repetition, routine and self-control to the spotlight. Competing against 54 of the province’s best, they left with 21 trophies, one overall title and 11 invitations to the national stage…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/geexpo/maths-olympiad-math-and-stats-fun-hour
Maths Olympiad & Stats Fun Hour
The Mathematics Olympiad is a highlight of GeeXpo 2025, organised by the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus. It offers high school learners the chance to challenge their mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills in a friendly yet competitive environment. Alongside the Olympiad, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-turn-passions-products-campus-market-day
NWU students turn passions into products at campus Market Day
By: Keaoleboga Motshabi Students turned the campus lawn into a trading ground of ideas and innovation. The North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus Student Campus Council (SCC) hosted a Market Day near the Great Hall on 26 July 2025. The event brought together student entrepreneurs and the broader campus community through a mix of stalls, e-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lost-city-residence-strengthens-community-ties-mahikeng
Lost City Residence strengthens community ties in Mahikeng
By: Keaoleboga Motshabi A donation drive turned community outreach effort by the Lost City Residence at the North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus has left a mark on Golfview’s Legae Child Care Centre. The initiative, led by Community and Stakeholder Engagement officer Malaika Machimana and inspired by house parent Prof Sonia Swanepoel…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/geexpo/nwu-vaal-it-student-competitions
NWU Vanderbijlpark IT Student Competitions
NWU Vanderbijlpark IT students showcase their talent and skills through two main competitions: 3rd-Year Industry Projects …http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/geexpo/program-and-directions
Program and Directions
Programme & Directions: The detailed event programme and campus directions will be published closer to the event date. Save the Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025 at Tsebonokeng Hall, NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus. Directions & Parking Information: [To be updated - campus map and parking details will be provided here.]…http://www.nwu.ac.za/alumni-awards-nomination
Alumni Awards Nomination Form
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Alumni Uitnemendheidstoekennings Benoemingsvorm
Tweejaarlikse Alumni Uitnemendheidstoekennings Benoemingsvorm Sperdatum 8 Augustus 2025 Benoem uitstaande alumni As u alumni ken wat uitsonderlike prestasies behaal het of navolgenswaardige bydraes gemaak het tot die samelewing, is dit nou u kans om hulle te benoem vir die NWU se 2025 Alumnitoekennings van Uitnemendheid.…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/geexpo/how-register-terms-and-conditions
General Information and Contact Us
Contact Us For any queries or further information regarding GeeXpo 2025, including competitions, exhibitor registration, or general event details, please feel free to reach out: Event Organiser: Luke Coetzee School of Computer Science and Information Systems North-West University, Vanderbijlpark Campus Email: GeeXpo@nwu.ac.za…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/geexpo/exhibitors