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Low-brow ‘working class habits’ for high-brow opera genre.
In Zakes Mda’s book the Heart of Redness there’s a story of an educated Xhosa family who sing choral arrangements in four-part harmony – this story has been written, and it’s about to be turned into an...
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Cool Kid on Campus: Nicole Daniella
SOULFUL SISTER: Third-year B.A student Nicole Daniella sings her way to the top. Photo: Ilanit Chernick Third-year B.A student Nicole Davie aka Nicole Daniella, is a neo-soul jazz singer and songwriter...
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A splashin’ good time
SPLASH OUT: Members of Mens Res take rivalry to a new level as they start a water fight between Sunnyside and Wits Junction residences. Photo: Ilanit Chernick Wits University was the place to be this...
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A new year, a new frequency for VoW
TURN UP: The VoW crew spent O-week outside the Great Hall each day, interviewing first years and makin sure that party-goes could “turn up” at the beer garden and Freshers’ Bash. Photo: Roxanne Joseph...
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Blind NSFAS student faces uncertainty
With just three days before she is set to hand in her research paper, Anthropology masters student Sisanda Msekele is facing homelessness and almost R100,000 in outstanding fees. In late November last...
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Initiation creates ‘camaraderie’
MARCH ON: Men’s Res “freshmen” sing and dance as part of their first year initiation during O-week. Photo: Roxanne Joseph DURING O-week the residences plan a highly interactive experience for the...
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Q&A with Andile Mngxitama
Andile Mngxitama: EFF member and the member of Parliament Photo: Tendai Dube Andile Mngxitama, Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) MP holds an MA in sociology from Wits and has published the first four...
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SLICE OF LIFE: THINGS YOU WISH YOU COULD NOT FORGET
Ilanit Chernick There is something about walking into university on your first day. Bright-eyed and bushy tailed. You’ve finished matric, maybe done a gap year and pretty much think you know...
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Wits cricket ready to play ball
OUR BOYS: Members of the Wits Cricket Club taking a breather to enjoy some team time together. Photo: Ilanit Chernick The Wits Cricket Club has started 2015 with a bang. The Varsity Premier league is...
View ArticleSTORIFY: Has UCT’s RAG mag crossed the line?
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SOCCER: Hunt praises Wits ‘kids’ after CAF debut
PLAYER OF THE FUTURE: Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt praised the performance of Markus Lecki, one of the new signings for the team. Photo: Nqobile Dludla. Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt was full of...
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An easy win for Wits against VUT
THE PRESSURE: Nono Pongolo, captain for first team cricket after his dismissal. Photo: Lutho Mtongana The Croxley Wits Cricket Club beat out the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) yesterday in a...
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TUT students kicked off campus
EDUCATION SUSPENDED: Protests over fees have been ongoing at TUT since the middle of last year. Photo: Twitter Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has suspended the start of the academic year and...
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Wits’ luxury Res over poor management ‘snafu’
HOMELESS: Wits Junction Res management has been accused of maladministration after students were left homeless. Photo: Wits Vuvuzela. Wits’ most luxurious residence has been accused of...
View ArticleNearly R800 000 for students in need
Wits has raised up to R780 000 to help students who have been unable to register because of funding issues. Around 2788 students were left stranded when NSFAS (National Students Financial Aid Scheme),...
View ArticleSCIENCE INSIDE: I don’t like cricket, I love it!
We’re one week into the cricket world cup and today’s show looks at the science behind the sport. Experts and cricketers explain how the speed of the ball effects the game, what lucid dreaming can do...
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“One Million One Month” officially launches
ONE HUNDRED RAND LEADER: SRC President Mcebo Dlamini holds R100 as pledge to support education for all. Photo: Palesa Tshandu WITH R780 000 already pledge for the “One Million One Month” campaign, an...
View ArticleWits basketball players on national duty
Wits Basketball Lady Bucks players, Modiegi Mokoka, Fortunate Bosega and Bronwyn Tyler are among the 12 players selected to represent the South African national basketball team in the upcoming FIBA...
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INFOGRAPHIC: The absolute guide
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Shadows in the Night: Not Rat Pack worthy
NEW ALBUM: Bob Dylan’s Shadows in the Night showcases a number of Frank Sinatra ballads. Photo: bobdylan.com Bob Dylan’s Shadows in the Night is not one of his best considering his many decades of...
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