Drugs no longer a problem at Wits
Everything from condoms to toothbrushes can be found at two new vending machines at Senate House and the FNB building on West Campus, though some students have criticised their high prices. A pack of...
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Movie Review: Pitch Perfect
Cast: Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Hailee Steinfeld, Ester Dean, Hana Mae Lee, Alexis Knapp, Chrissie Fit Director: Elizabeth Banks Wits Vuvuzela Rating: 8/10 Picture:...
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Prof leaves the Big Apple for Braamfontein
After an eight year stay in the United States, Professor Hlonipha Mokoena has finally decided to come back to South Africa and has chosen Wits University as her new academic home. BACK HOME: After...
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Play makes no ‘secret’ to political foibles
A new play by Witsies, Secret ballot, is an urban representation of contemporary South African politics. This politically driven play pokes fun at the shortcomings of our modern parliamentarians and...
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Time for book fairs to “break the class divide”
The evening came alive with song and music when renowned South African storyteller Gcina Mhlophe took to the stage at the annual Jozi Book Fair, while Wits vice chancellor Professor Adam Habib called...
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Vladislavić launches latest book at Wits
Acclaimed South African author and Wits English professor, Ivan Vladislavić, launched his new book at Wits University last week. DETECTIVE: Acclaimed South African author, Ivan Vladislavić launched his...
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Outsourced workers plan protest with sacked president
WORKERS AID: MJL Electrical workers outside the Great Hall before they got in tothe Vice Chancellor’s Town Hall meeting earlier this year. Photo: Sibongile Machika Axed SRC president Mcebo Dlamini...
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Top student tours on 6 continents
These are some of the top student tours available for 6 continents. The tours are chosen based on value for money as well as excitement for the ultimate memory making holiday. Everyone always says that...
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Wits seeks court order to remove protesters
Students and dismissed electrical workers have occupied the offices of the Wits vice chancellor, Professor Adam Habib, since yesterday, The university has indicated that it will be seeking a court...
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Wits reaches an agreement with MJL electrical workers
Wits University has reached an agreement with protesters, including Wits Workers Solidarity and MJL Electrical workers, before a court interdict was issued to have them forcibly removed from the...
View ArticleGauteng Premier worries about the people of his province
Reinventing Pan-Africanism in the Age of Xenophobia, a international symposium, was hosted by the WISER Institute last week. Gauteng Premier David Makhura says he worries about the people of his...
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Media gathering takes off in Johannesburg
NEW TOOLS: Laura Grant of the Mail&Guardian demonstrated some new applications for producing digital journalism. PHOTO: Katleho Sekhotho. The 2015 Menell Media Exchange conference started today at...
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Comrades champion humbled by Wits support
Witsies proudly celebrated the success of runner Caroline Wostmann, an accounting lecturer at Wits University, after she won the 90th Comrades Marathon. Wostmann was the first South African to win in...
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Gymnastics club and Wits Sport in USSA tussle
Wits Gymnastics may not be attending the USSA tournament over a demand for a fee of R1500 per gymnast by Wits Sport. Wits Sport has argued the club hasn’t done its part in fundraising and must now step...
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Allister Sparks talks papers and politicians
Long time journalist and public commentator Allister Sparks (82) found himself at the centre of a social media storm when he declared Apartheid architect Hendrick Verwoerd was a ‘smart politician’....
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Future of journalism in the spotlight at local conference
COVERING THE BIG NEWS: Business Day editor Songezo Zibi. Photo: Dinesh Balliah. This year’s Menell Media Exchange conference played host to much needed debates and commentary about the future of the...
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Jozi celebrates ‘Go Skateboarding Day’
Jozi Skateboarders will be out at the Maboneng indoor skatepark to celebrate Go Skateboarding Day. Photo: provided One Love Skate Expo will be celebrating the 11th Annual Go Skateboarding Day (GSD)...
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REVIEW: Jurassic World
Photo: Universal PicturesStarring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Nick Robinson, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ty Simpkins Directed By: Colin Trevorrow Vuvu Rating: 8/10 If you’re a fan of the original...
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REVIEW: Age of Adaline
Cast: Blake Lively, Harrison Ford, Michiel Huisman, Ellen Burstyn, Kathy Baker Director: Lee Toland Krieger Vuvu Rating: 8/10 Picture: Jorge Figueroa The Age of Adaline, directed by Lee Toland...
View ArticleStudent attacked on Wits bus days before graduation
Wits student Sisanda Msekele, who was attacked on a Wits circuit bus on Friday night, spent the weekend in Milpark hospital in Parktown, Johannesburg. Her attacker has not yet been identified, but is...
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