‘Abnormalities’ in policy for SRC president’s removal
The dismissal of Mcebo Dlamini as SRC president was in line with the SRC constitution. However the provision allowing the vice-chancellor to do so is vague and could create an “opportunity for...
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Wits launches new garden chess board, hopes to attract more players
The Wits Chess club hosted the Wits Blitz Open tournament on Saturday to officially launch their partnership with Donate-A-Piece. CHECKMATE: Former Wits Chess Club member and Donate-A-Piece...
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No visa required!
Securing a visa to visit an international country can be an exhausting, time-consuming and expensive exercise. Here are ten countries that South Africans don’t need a visa to visit. Graphic: Samantha...
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Students keen to learn new tech skills
HOT SPOT: Deanndra Pillay and Nikita Daya, studying actuarial sciences, use their technological devices to study for a test at the coffee shop in Senate House. Photo: Dana Da Silva Many students are...
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Romantic hot spots on campus
If you are a romantic or just trying to build your credibility as one, here are some places on Wits East and West Campuses where you can ignite the flame or keep it burning. Many students look for love...
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Violence on Social Media
The prevalence of Social Media has meant that ‘online violence’ has become an issue that needs to be grappled with. Wits hosted a discussion to find a tactical way of handling and countering this....
View ArticleWits University confirms member another SRC member facing disciplinary hearing
Wits university has confirmed that it is investigating another member of the Student Representative Council (SRC) following a series of accusations on social media and media enquiries. “The university...
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Wostmann prepares for her 5th comrades
Wits lecturer, Caroline Wostmann, will be running her fifth Comrades in nine days time. She is hoping to come in the top 10 in the ladies’ division and complete the race in under seven hours. Wostmann...
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Black academics struggle with transformation
The topic about Transformation in South African Universities emerged early this year when UCT students called for the removal of Cecil John Rhodes statue. However, it has spread through various issues...
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The Muffinz say This Is Afrika (T.I.A)
The Muffinz new album, Do What You Love was released almost two months ago and is a mix of jazz, soul, reggae and hip hop. The messages in the album assert a pan-African identity. DOING WHAT THEY LOVE:...
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SLICE OF LIFE: Where is our humanity?
A week ago I had a conversation with a colleague of mine about xenophobia. She told me about a story she was covering where foreign nationals were protesting against the arrest of their friends. More...
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Sustainability on International Museum Day
In the spirit of International Museum Day this week, the Wits Adler Museum of Medicine celebrated with a lunchtime talk. THE GOOD AND THE BAD: Wits Adler Museum of Medicine, is showing a temporary...
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The truth about two-minute Noodles
Instant noodles are a popular meal enjoyed around the world. But while many consume them regularly, most are not aware of what goes into their favourite cheap eat. CHICKEN ALA NOODLE: A quick and easy...
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Noodle-mania: 4 ways to prepare instant noodles
No student can say they have never had noodles before. Below is a list of 4 ways you can freshen up your noodle game. CHICKEN ALA NOODLE: A quick and easy way to move from ‘instant noodles’ to a...
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Ten things you must try in the event of loadshedding
1. Take it as a sign to get kinky with your study partner, especially now that exams are around the corner! 2. Use it as an excuse to binge eat everything in your fridge but go easy on the garlic,...
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Q&A with James Oatway
Photo: Provided James Oatway is an award-winning photojournalist, based in Johannesburg. He works for Sunday Times as a senior photographer. He has recently been in the news after capturing the...
View ArticleNetball bounces into action
Here is some information on the Netball action in the university. As the Wits Internal Netball League (WINL) takes a breather at the end of the term, the Wits Netball Club gets ready to participate in...
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Umswenko: Vuvu Style Diaries
By: Litaletu Zidepa and Queenin Masuabi “Fashion is about dressing according to what’s fashionable. Style is more about being yourself”- Oscar de la Renta The Style Diaries is about spotting the...
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Play review: Classic Retakes by Benjamin Bell
A new production takes a fresh look at classic productions for a young audience Classic Retakes is a vibrant production put together by Benjamin Bell in an effort to bring young people back into...
View ArticleAlumni wants Wits to sing a new song
In response to the controversial Men’s Res anthem, “I smell pussy”, the wits alumni office aims to replace that war-cry with something more positive. The Wits Alumni Society is aiming to unite Witsies...
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