Poor academic performance is the main cause of student homelessness – Wits
The university does not have an unlimited source of funds to help all the students in need. Wits University management says students who are squatting in laboratories and libraries are without...
View ArticleSecond fish franchise on campus
The halaal eatery that first opened on West campus has opened a second branch. A popular fish franchise has proved so popular among Wits University students that a second branch has opened at the...
View ArticleWitsie heads to UN conference
A Witsie will be representing South Africa at an upcoming UN conference in Bali. A third-year Wits urban and regional planning student has been selected to represent South Africa at the Asia World...
View ArticleHardship Fund boost helps hundreds of Witsies
More students have been able to register on time and get access to accommodation through the Hardship Fund. The Wits University Hardship Fund has helped close to 1 000 students with additional...
View ArticleSalt awareness comes to Wits dining halls
Students learnt that they should prioritise their health and lower salt intake to not more than two teaspoons per day. Students at Wits University were forced to confront their salt intake and the...
View ArticleJazz and art meet at WAM
The Wits Art Museum hosts their second installment of First Thursdays this year. The Wits Art Museum (WAM) in Braamfontein hosted their second First Thursdays event on Thursday, March 5 , bringing...
View ArticleHabib’s tenure as VC not an unqualified success – academic staff
Staff union says a new vice-chancellor will have a lot to clean up around transformation, “nepotism, gender-based discrimination and violence, mental and emotional wellbeing, bullying, victimisation”...
View ArticleWits hockey sets tone for upcoming season
The Wits women and men hockey teams secured several wins during a friendly derby day against UJ. The Wits Hockey teams dominated the University of Johannesburg’s hockey teams, after winning five out of...
View ArticleRUGBY: FNB Wits continue their unbeaten streak
FNB Wits secured a cracking win over FNB UP-Tuks in the 6th round of the FNB Varsity Cup. Although there were a few jittery moments in the beginning of the game, the FNB Wits rugby team snagged a 16-10...
View ArticleSLICE: Why does my body count count against me?
Women need to stop being shamed for the number of partners they choose to have. Too many times, I chose to be exclusive to one person when really I should not have been. I make that choice because I...
View ArticleDzvukamanja keeps Bidvest Wits title race alive
Wits close the gap on log leaders Kaiser Chiefs with their 1 – 0 win over Black Leopards Bidvest Wits kept their title hopes alive in the ABSA Premiership, when they beat Black Leopards 1 – 0 at...
View ArticleHealth sciences clears the air
The health science faculty is on a mission to clear the air. The Wits University faculty of health sciences has introduced a no smoking policy on its Parktown from Tuesday, March 3. The campus aims to...
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Coronavirus: Wits students quarantined as a precaution
Wits has been taking precautionary measures regarding Covid-19 since the start of the academic year. Wits University has been placing students returning from China in quarantine since January, in light...
View ArticleSOCCER: Witsie set to make comeback to Lesotho’s women’s national team
Patricia Nkotso’s return to the national team could be a gamechanger Patricia Nkotoso has been chosen for a selection camp for the senior Lesotho national team, which begins on Monday, March 16. After...
View ArticleFood parcel programme re-launched at UJ
Plates4days supports about 500 UJ students per month, but some students say they are unaware of the programme. The Plates4days initiative was re-launched at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Soweto...
View ArticleCoronavirus: South African blood service taking precautions
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is taking precautionary measures for blood donation amidst the rising cases of coronavirus. By Lwazi Maseko and Gemma Gatticchi The SANBS (South African...
View ArticleWits profs contribute to significant climate change publication
Two Wits professors are making waves in the field of climate science. Two Wits University professors have contributed to an internationally recognised report produced by the United Nations (UN) which...
View ArticleWits Choir sings for student struggles
The Wits Choir joins the SRC and ARC in song to raise funds for the SRC’s #1student1degree campaign. The Wits University Choir has collaborated with the SRC (Student Representative Council) and the ARC...
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Suspended students speak
Four students have been partially suspended for their involvement in the accommodation protest. Three of the four students accused of the disruption of classes and violating the rights of members of...
View ArticleWitsie eager to attend leadership conference in Dubai
Lack of finances the only hurdle for student who cracked invitation due to academic credentials and leadership qualities. A first-year Wits student has been invited to attend the Arab Youth...
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