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Sombre silence in solidarity
Protesters united at Wits University today to show their solidarity for victims of sexual violence in South Africa in an event that took place at other universities around the country. At 6am this...
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SRC President: all is not well at Wits
Wits SRC President Sibulele Mgudlwa SRC president Sibulele Mgudlwa told guests at the annual Charlotte Maxeke lecture that all is not well at Wits. The youth leader was speaking at the lecture which...
View ArticleMeeting of great minds: Golden Key Corporate Breakfast
Top Wits students were encouraged to complete their degree cum laude regardless of what discipline they were in because it would assure potential employers that they could apply themselves. Joel...
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Gallery: Silent Protest at Wits
The Silent Protest at Wits happened last Friday, April 19.
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Hide it in a book
“In books I find…”: South Africa’s theme for World Book Day 2013 Photo: Mfuneko Toyana That yesterday was World Book Day hardly registered on...
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Suspects appear in court over murder of UJ Prof
A profile photo of Carl Mischke. Photo: www.uj.ac.za Two suspects appeared in court on Monday April 22 in connection with the brutal murder of the University of Johannesburg law professor found dead...
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Photography exhibition illuminates the inner city
Earlier this year Gauteng City Region Observatory (GCRO) launched a photography competition, which ended with an exhibition of 62 of the most powerful photo’s received. Entrants were asked to send...
View ArticleAUDIO: Agang’s Ramphele speaks at Wits
Dr Mamphela Ramphele spoke at The Origins Centre at Wits on Thursday where she said that South Africans are living in fear of our current political leaders. Ramphele started off by saying how proud she...
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Public protector talks corruption at WBS
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela speaks on governance and regulations in South Africa at the Wits Business School. Photo: Ray Mahlaka PUBLIC Protector Thuli Madonsela said there were areas where public...
View Article“Wits sex tape” causes storm
A “WITS sex tape” made by two students has been a hot topic of debate this week, blowing up on twitter and radio. The six-part, 30 minute sex tape begins with the male student positioning the camera....
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Oh my Lord, wenzeni?
Dr Lord Mawuko-Yevugah INTERNATIONAL relations lecturer Dr Lord Mawuko-Yevugah has been placed on special leave following an investigation.Social Sciences head of school Prof Shahid Vawda said...
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Bus strikes lead to longer taxi queues
QUEUING QUEST: Commuters wait to catch a ride on the next taxi in Jorrisen Street. Other waiting commuters decided to rather take one of the working Metro buses (Background). Photo: Mia Swart...
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Another hit-and-run in campus parking lot
On Friday night, after a long day on campus Sechaba*, 3rd year Construction Management, walked to his car only to find it dented and surrounded by shattered glass. A picture of Sechaba’s car after the...
View ArticleXoxo – Gossip Girl!
“Gossip Girl” has left the lavish penthouses of New York’s Upper East Side to wreak havoc on our very own West Campus. On April 13, a number of people noticed that they were being followed on twitter...
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Bring a can if you can
Winners of the talent show.From the left: Mokopi 3rd place, (poetry recital),1st place Wits movers(Dance).2nd place Wellem (Classical recital) THE Education student council (ESC) held a talent show...
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Excluding exclusions
The members of the SEBS Committee Last week Thursday, the SEBS committee held an exclusion briefing for 1st years, at the new Commerce building on West campus. The briefing informed the students about...
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SRC-accused want a public trial
We won’t stop: SRC secretary Tasneem Essop (centre), protesting at an Israeli independence day celebration. THE SRC is calling for a public trial for 11 students—nine of whom are SRC members—who...
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Refugee heaven gets top prize
WINNING IDEA: Nontokozo Mhlungu and her award-winning Hillside Sanctuary. A WITSIE has won a prestigious architectural award and a R50000 cash prize for her design of a “safe, sanctified and religious”...
View ArticleOnce bitten twice shy
A WITS honours student is facing assault charges after hitting and biting a fellow student. Simamkele Dlakavu, chairperson of the Wits Dreamgirls, appeared at the Randburg Magistrate’s court last week...
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Illegal Wits merchandise for sale
One of the Braamfontein res jackets for sale at a store in Lagos, downtown Johannesburg. Pic: Wits Vuvuzela. A STORE in the “Lagos” section of Braamfontein is selling Wits merchandise without the...
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