STORIFY: #RhodesMustFall shines spotlight on transformation
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Best moments of the Cricket World Cup
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 ended in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday. The 49 match schedule took international fans and participating teams on a roller coaster ride of emotions for a month and a...
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SADTU story wins investigative journalism award
City Press journalists Paddy Harper and Sipho Masondo won the 2014 Taco Kuiper Investigative Journalism award for their work on misconduct within the South African Teachers Union (SADTU). WINNERS:...
View ArticleOPINION: Why Rhodes must fall: Decolonizing space
“The #RhodesMustFall movement at the University of Cape Town has spread to other universities in South Africa, sparking debates about institutionalised racism and sexism. The campaign seeks to...
View ArticleOPINION: Rhodes must fall: Revolution or an act of weakness?
The #RhodesMustFall campaign has resulted in a decision by the Senate of the University of Cape Town (UCT) to move the statue of Cecil John Rhodes. For the past few weeks the national news has been up...
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Photographer captures KZN beach life
Wits Vuvuzela spoke to photographer Matt Kay, whose photographic exhibition “The Front” opened at the Market Photography Workshop in Newtown on March 25. The exhibition showcases the diverse activity...
View ArticleDecades old wire service shuts down
The South African Press Association (Sapa) closed down last night after board members pulled the plug on the 76-year old wire news service. Social media users and professionals in the media industry...
View ArticleMandarin in Mzansi
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has signed off on plans to introduce Mandarin as a second additional language in the South African education curriculum. The South African Department of Basic...
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Wits Fine Art students raise funds with Pungwe
NewWork15 collaborated with Pungwe @Live Studio for an art exhibition at Noswal Hall Residence. The exhibition was held as an activation of one of many Wits School of Arts fundraising events for...
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Wits’ musical talent ends tour at home
Musician Carlo Mombelli will present “Carlo Mombelli and the Stories Ensemble” this Saturday night at the Great Hall, Wits University. The jazz show is a part of the year-long concert series presented...
View ArticleFormer Wits DVC is new Sol Plaatje head
A former Wits deputy Vice-Chancellor has been officially appointed the Vice-Chancellor of the Sol Plaatje University in Kimberley. Former deputy Vice-Chancellor (academic) of Wits University, Professor...
View ArticleAttack on Kenyan university leaves at least 70 dead
Attack started around 5:30am on Thursday Authorities gain control of the situation a short while ago 70 people reported dead 65 people seriously injured Hundreds unaccounted for Confirmed Al-Shabaab...
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OPINION: A look at #RhodesMustFall from the outside
Stepping onto the grounds of the University of Cape Town, Wits Vuvuzela journalist Valerie Robinson speaks to two PhD students for their view on the removal of the Cecil John Rhodes statue. BOXED IN:...
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OPINION: The sad reality of a new graduate
Despte the pomp and ceremony of a graduation, graduates across the country are faced with rising unemployment. THREE CHEERS FOR THE NEW GRADUATES: Wits Education graduate celebrates victory with each...
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Where there is hope …
A book review of Dare we hope? by Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela. TO A NEW FUTURE: Dare we hope? by Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela is a collection of her work published in local and international newspapers. Photo:...
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Wits lecturer wins Two Oceans Marathon
Caroline Wostmann, a Wits University Accounting lecturer, is the first South African woman to win the 56km ultra-marathon race after 14 years. She has previously run the Comrades marathon and has made...
View ArticleLebo’s Soweto Backpackers hosts Soweto camp fest 2015
The fifth annual Soweto camp festival kicked off yesterday at Lebo’s Backpackers in Soweto and will run right through the Easter Weekend until Monday, April 6. Situated in the heart of Orlando West at...
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Jazzing up the Great Hall with Carlo Mombelli
Africa and Europe met at the Great Hall last night. Bassist, composer and Wits lecturer, Carlo Mombelli reunited with his European touring band, the Stories Ensemble, joined by Capetonian pianist Kyle...
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Meet Wits’ youngest PhD graduate
After skipping grades 7, 9 and 10, Previn Naicker graduated from Wits with a PhD in Biochemistry last year at the age of 23. Wits Vuvuzela caught up with the alum at the end of graduation week. He...
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UKZN shields off Wits for the Cup
UKZN took the 2015 Varsity Shield trophy beating Wits in a close game. After having lost two previous matches to Wits, it was third time’s a charm in the finals for the UKZN team. PINK POWER: 2015...
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