Reporting gender-based violence

Researched by the VarsityStart team from official university sources. Last checked 10 October 2026. How we check

NWU has a GBV policy; student complaints go through Student Judicial Services, with psychosocial support from Student Counselling and Development. The Vanderbijlpark campus has a GBVF Victim Empowerment Centre offering counselling, legal case navigation and reporting. A NWU Wellness 24-hour helpline of 0800 213 149 was listed in earlier material, so confirm it before relying on it.

Source: NWU GBVF Victim Empowerment Centre · NWU: the fight against GBV · Official