Overcoming mining industry challenges
Four varsities unite to find solutions to mining sector problems in South Africa. Wits University, along with three other tertiary institutions will be part of a meeting of mining heads aiming to come...
View ArticleAudiences flock to watch first ever hand-painted film
‘Loving Vincent’ tells the story of Vincent van Gogh by bringing his art to life. Oscar-nominated film, Loving Vincent, premiered in South Africa to a sold-out opening weekend at The Bioscope cinema in...
View ArticleTrial date set for Mcebo Dlamini
Mcebo Dlamini will go on trial on July 30. Former Wits Student Representative Council (SRC) president and #FeesMustFall activist, Mcebo Dlamini, has to wait four more months before his trial can...
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Newsroom report: Fake news not as common in SA as in other countries
Fake news was the crux of the of discussion during the State of the Newsroom 2017 report launch. Fake news is not a new phenomenon but it is not as common in South African media as it is in other...
View ArticleDelayed study permits hinder international students registration
More than 30 international students are still unable to register for the 2018 academic year at Wits University as they have not yet received study permits. The Student Representative Council (SRC)...
View ArticleThe art of getting back on your feet
The email I had been dreading was finally in my inbox. A part of me was hoping that I had still made it, as I always had. But no. I blinked and stared at the email in horror. My hands trembled as I...
View ArticlePalaeosciences accelerator programme launched to promote women in science
A new programme has been launched by the Evolutionary Studies Institute (ESI) with the goal of transforming the demographic space in palaeosciences and promoting women in science. Students in the...
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Wits pedestrian entrances to get facelift
Wits University Campus Planning and Development Unit will begin a Gateways Project intended to upgrade the pedestrian entrances on the main campus. Entrance that will be getting a revamp are the...
View ArticleWits drops five spots in global university rankings
Wits University dropped five places in the overall rankings and placed third in Africa on the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Ranking by Subject report released on February 28. Wits...
View ArticleDoves Messenger killed in Absa Braamfontein robbery
Police are investigating a case of murder and robbery.A DOVES employee was shot dead by armed robbers in Braamfontein on Monday afternoon. The 65-year-old man was shot by two men who were robbing him...
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Wits beats UJ in men’s St John’s Basketball tournament
Wits men’s Basketball team plays in curtain-raiser tournament Wits men’s basketball team came out victorious against the University of Johannesburg (UJ) at the annual St John’s College basketball...
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Wits rugby back to winning ways
Wits Rugby team back on track in Varsity Cup after victory against FNB CUT. FNB Wits team line up before their match against Maties last week. Photo: Provided The Wits rugby team...
View ArticleWits services withdraws food listed in listeria outbreak
Wits dining halls have conducted a clean-up due to listeria breakout. Processed meats were, on Monday morning, removed from all Wits dining halls following the Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi’s...
View ArticleWits re-opens Witswaters and Esselen amidst accommodation crisis
Residences have been re-opened for students in dire need of accommodation. Wits University has temporarily re-opened the Witwaters and Esselen Residences in response to hundreds of students who began...
View ArticleWits SRC to launch petition to free jailed #FMF activist
The SRC is calling on students to sign a petition for the release of student activist Khaya Cekeshe. Wits Student Representative Council (SRC) is launching a petition this week asking for amnesty for...
View ArticleWits science professor receives top honour
Professor Marissa Rollnick says she is humbled by her lifetime achievement award. EMERITUS Professor Marissa Rollnick is one of two recipients of the highest honour in science education. Rollnick will...
View ArticleStudents involved in illegal gambling at Wits
Wits students are playing black jack on campus grounds. A GROUP of about 20 Wits students are involved in a daily illegal gambling syndicate on the West Campus Law lawns as a form of entertainment and...
View ArticleWits academics in TB diagnosis breakthrough
The future of TB in South Africa is looking bright with scientists having developed a new scientific method of diagnosis. In the future no-one should have to wait for up to 42 days to receive a...
View ArticleFormer law school head contests dismissal
Professor Vinodh Jaichand has taken Wits to the CCMA for alleged unfair dismissal. This article has been updated from the original. Former Head of the Wits School of Law, Professor Vinodh Jaichand, has...
View ArticleWits Protection Services start drug sweeps
Protection Services vows to keep Wits a drug-free area after recent police sweep Wits Protection Services has started to perform drug sweeps in joint operations with the South African Police Service...
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