#85, De Wilgers

De Wilgers is a proud and traditional residence that is a trendsetter at the NWU Potchefstroom campus. You will find that we are a brotherhood of men of God here. We are resourceful, steadfast and a residence in which any matric boy can dream to spend his university years.

Our ambition extends to heaven, but our feet are planted firmly on earth. Here we believe in values and we are diligent – here in the heart of the storm we have our eagle’s nest.
Isaiah 40:31: “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings as eagles; They shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”

In the shade of De Wilgers I see my people, my friends, my brothers and we love one another.
We stand for what we believe in, and we do not yield to anyone!

Facilities

Rooms

• Single rooms – De Wilgers only has single rooms that are equipped with a basin, heater, bed, desk and built-in cupboards.
• Flats – For the men that study hard and have been in the hostel for a few years, these flats are ideal. They have all the essential facilities and are very spacious.

Other facilities

• Back entrance and parking – used by the back corridors for easier access and for parking vehicles.
• Bathrooms – equipped with diverse and sufficient facilities for a corridor of 32 residents.
• Bicycle shed –in the courtyard of the residence bicycles can be locked away safely. A card machine that opens to residents only, ensures optimal safety.
• Braai area – situated near De Willows clubhouse and forms part of the social space.
• Dining hall – De Wilgers is the only men’s residence which can boast its own dining hall. Students can have lunch and supper everyday using their student cards.
• Foyer – first years perform telephone duty and monitor the flow of people in and out of the residence.
• Guest bathrooms – there are facilities for visitors (men and women).
• Kitchen – contains an urn with hot as well as ice cold water (filtered), dishwashing facilities and power points for equipment.
• Laundry – equipped with two ironing boards, either with two washing machines and one dryer or two dryers and one washing machine.
• Recreation hall – with activities such as pool, table tennis, foosball and darts.
• Clubhouse – De Willows clubhouse is equipped with a pool table, projector, sound system and DStv and is definitely the heart of De Wilgers. Socials take place here and the spirit of the residence is strengthened here.

Conference room – the residence meetings are held here and it also serves as a study room. This is also where rehearsals and auditions for various artistic activities are held.

 Residence Parents

Dear prospective De Wilger Man

De Wilgers men’s residence on the Potch Campus of the North-West University is truly your home away from home. The residence, with 197 inhabitants, offers every prospective student the chance to experience being a student in the real sense of the word.

We give you the opportunity to prepare yourself academically for the career of your choice in a pleasant residence environment, while you also become part of an energetic student life in which you can develop as whole human being by taking part in a variety of activities within an organised student life on campus, including sport, culture, socialising, personality and leadership development and many more. The success of your academic preparation begins with the choice of the right residence in which you will be living for the next three or more years, and in that respect De Wilgers men’s residence is the best choice. The traditions of the residence are based on value-driven principles of equity, respect, reverence and loyalty. Residents really get the opportunity to develop as well-rounded individuals and to prepare themselves thoroughly for the employment market and the demands of the workplace. Come and become part of a residence with a long and renowned tradition.

All we ask of you is a willingness to make your talents, gifts and enthusiasm available to the residence in order to help to make this residence the best campus residence in the country.

We hope to see you next year!

 Mr Myrone Stoffels: Residence Parent                                  Garth Esterhuysen: Residence Officer

 Work: 018 299 1685                                                                  Work: 018 299 1109

 House: 018 299 1262 

 Email: myrone.stoffels@nwu.ac.za                                            Email: 28300017@nwu.ac.za