Calls to expel Israeli ambassador from South Africa
The ANC (African National Congress), its alliance members, Cosatu and the SACP (South African Communist Party), and pro-Palestinian organisations held a press conference at Cosatu House earlier today,...
View ArticleJewish student organisation responds to Dlamini’s Hitler comments
The South African Union of Jewish Students (SAUJS) said “firm action”, will be taken against the Wits SRC president following his “Adolf Hitler” Facebook post on Saturday. The union called Dlamini a...
View ArticleLISTICLE: Meals for under R25 on campus
As a student you may not always have money to splurge on an expensive meal. Here is a list of meals that you can get for under R25 on campus. 1. Kara Nicha’s has always had affordable Indian food,...
View ArticleWits VC refers SRC President “for investigation”
Wits Vice Chancellor (VC) Professor Adam Habib, has issued a statement condemning the recent Adolf Hitler” comments by SRC president, Mcebo Dlamini on the latter’s Facebook wall on Saturday. In the...
View ArticleSRC president defends his comments in the media
In interviews with eNCA and 702, the Wits SRC president Mcebo Dlamini defended his facebook comments about Adolf Hitler that he made over the weekend. SRC President Mcebo Dlamini at Wits University...
View ArticleYOUR MAMA’S KITCHEN: FOOD FOR YOUR SOUL
Your Mama’s Kitchen is a music event that organizers hope will happen annually to keep band-culture alive in Braamfontein. Making live magic: Moeketsi Tapisi and Thabiso Mphahlane of New Creation....
View ArticleHow Witsies are reacting to SRC President Statements on Hitler
Witsies have their say about the SRC president Mcebo Dlamini’s comments he made over the weekend when he said “I love Adolf Hilter”. What is your view on the Mcebo Dlamini saying that that he loves...
View ArticleWits SRC distances itself from President’s comments
SRC president, Mcebo Dlamini, on Wits Campus outside the Great Hall. Photos: Stock ImagesThe Wits Student Representative Council issued a statement distancing itself from the Adolf Hitler comments made...
View ArticleAtman, an ineffable exploration of colours.
Armed with works on canvas, paper and cloth, Wits Fine Arts Masters student, Sheekha Kalan exhibited her art work as part of her Masters project this week at the Wits Fine art project space, The Point...
View ArticleREACHING FOR THE STARS
Siyabulela Xuza was at the Chamber of Mines yesterday afternoon sharing his life experiences in order to inspire others There aren’t many South Africans who have the honor of having a planet named...
View ArticleOne killed and 240 injured in Denver train crash.
The train was on its way from Pretoria to Johannesburg when it collided with a stationary carriage. METRORAIL CRASH: Metroplus carriages derailed into a building and another onto a platform. Photo:...
View ArticleTimeline: The death of Freddie Gray
FREDDIE GRAY: Gray died in police custody two weeks ago after sustaining severe spinal injuries. His death has sparked protests in Baltimore, USA. Photo: Wikipedia Freddie Gray joined a long list of...
View ArticlePhysics lecturer wins Jozi hip-hop festival beat-making challenge
Thembelani ‘Jay Tip’ Gina won the beat-making challenge on Monday at the Back To The City music festival. JAY TIP: Thembelani Gina won the Back To The City 10k challenge. Photo: Tseliso Monaheng How...
View ArticleWits SRC president responds to VC
Mcebo Dlamini, Wits’ SRC president, has responded to the statement issued by Wits Vice Chancellor (VC) Professor Adam Habib in which Habib’s condemned Dlamini’s recent ‘Adolf Hitler’ comments on a...
View ArticleTop Ten Freedom Day Movies
With the passing of Freedom Day on Monday, and so much talk about Xenophobia and racism, it is sometimes best to remember those who fought for freedom in our land and elsewhere, portrayed through film....
View ArticleProjectW describe SRC President’s comments as “criminal”
Wits campus organisation, ProjectW issued their official statement this week in response to the SRC president’s comments about Hitler. The organisation which forms part of the Wits SRC, described...
View ArticleWits EFF victory for hungry students
The Student Affairs (DSA) office at Wits University has responded to the pleas from the Wits EFF to feed hungry students on campus. On April 17, members of the student organisation stormed the main...
View ArticleInternational students claim unfair treatment
Some international students at Wits University in Johannesburg claim they are unfairly discriminated against by the institution. A group of international students at Wits University have claimed...
View ArticleDocumentary questions the role of government and journalism in Marikana
SHOT DOWN: One of the final posters for the film. Minersshotdown.co.za The Wits Journalism Department hosted a screening of Miners Shot Down, a documentary on the shootings at Marikana, as part of a...
View ArticleFight of the century only hours away
With one of the most anticipated boxing events in history only hours away we take a look at all the facts of the fight including who Wits boxers are backing. Photo: oDOTkrown In the early hours of...
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