Wits set to represent Africa in international moot court competition
Students from the Wits Law School will compete in Geneva. A Wits University team of four students has qualified to represent Africa at the African regional round of the John H. Jackson Moot Court...
View ArticleHalaal food not an option in Wits res
Halaal food is not provided at Wits dining halls. Muslim students at Wits University have complained that there is no halaal food provision at their student residences. This is according to the Muslim...
View ArticleVoodoo Kudus go the distance at Frisbee tournament
Newbies help Wits team to win half of matches played Wits Ultimate Frisbee Club ranked 11th out of 16, at the South African Mixed Nationals tournament in Stellenbosch on April 26-28. Wits Ultimate...
View ArticleStudent society tackles post FMF education
The Wits Mail&Guardian society held a discussion on the state of tertiary education. Wits student organisation, the Mail&Guardian society hosted former and current Student Representative...
View ArticleSLLM launches online poetry-writing course
The creative writing department wants to reach people who are not based in Johannesburg The Wits School of Literature, Language, and Media (SLLM) has launched its first online poetry-writing course to...
View ArticleRobbers hit Braamfontein Centre, Wits Theatre
Security guards armed with pepper spray forced to flee from gun-toting robbers A group of men managed to escape after allegedly stealing stock from the Braamfontein Centre’s G-10 Exclusive Wear...
View ArticleWits dreams of lifting Varsity Hockey trophy
The Ladies hockey team wants to rewrite the history of the tournament it has never won The Wits Ladies hockey team plans to bring its A game to this year’s Varsity Hockey tournament that kicks off on...
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Wits women winning on the soccer field
Defending skills assist the Smiling Assassins in their 5th match of the Sasol Women’s League. The Wits Ladies Football Club gained momentum after they defeated Nicko Taurus 2-1 on Wednesday, May 1, at...
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‘Ejaradini’ – a creative look for Wits courtyard
The Anthropology department at Wits has started a courtyard project to encourage public engagement. George Mahashe, a Wits Social Anthropology lecturer, who designed the wooden structure under Defunct...
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A Wits alumnus joins the Royal Society of London
The prolific astronomer was a student at Wits in the 60s. Dr Bernard Fanaroff was announced as one of the newest fellows of the Royal Society on April16, 2019. Photo: Provided. A Wits alumnus and...
View ArticleVice chancellor launches scholarship for underprivileged women
The UJ vice chancellor says he was was inspired by his grandmother to launch a scholarship for underprivileged women. A postgraduate scholarship targeting women from underprivileged backgrounds was...
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Student raises funds to replace colleagues’ stolen guitars
Music students set to receive guitars after they were stolen from their student lockers. A Wits music student has raised R5 700 to replace three bass guitars which were stolen from the music department...
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Curiosity, hope and discovery gather in Engineering building
Lecture and tutorial rooms have been renovated to improve learning and productivity Wits University renamed the tutorial and lecture rooms at the North West Engineering building on Monday, April 15, to...
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Witsie’s boutique stocks gowns for all occasions
Business-minded student started with matric dance dresses and has graduated to wedding gowns Girls who cannot afford to buy fancy matric dance and graduation gowns have a more affordable option, thanks...
View ArticleAfrican Flavour Books leaves bitter taste for authors
The bookstore that was hailed for showcasing African literature has left independent authors and publishers high and dry At least 20 authors have accused the owners of African Flavour Books, stockists...
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Vegans cook up plan to save the planet
Students taught that switching to veganism does not mean settling for bland food Cooking class attendees dig into vegan burgers served after the screening of Our Planet....
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Ex-miners march for compensation
EFF national student command leads ex-miners march through Braamfontein. From left to right: Archbishop Nonjokwe, former Wits University student Mangaliso Sambo, Bab’ Kula, and Bab’ Sithole addressing...
View ArticleMixed feelings about World Press Freedom Day
South Africa is ranked 31 on The World Press Freedom Index. Journalists and broadcasters expressed mixed feelings about World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) on Friday, May 3, a reaction which was framed by...
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Loss for Wits after tough fight against Tuks
Wits Ladies struggle to bypass Tuks defenders. The Wits Ladies Football Club lost 3-1 against Tuks Ladies at the LC de Villiers Sports Grounds, in the Sasol Women’s League, on Sunday, May 5. Wits...
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10 Essentials for first time voters
10 things you need to survive the May 8 elections. IEC board sign leading voters to voting station at Wits University Old Mutual Sports Hall....
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