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Student attacked on Wits bus makes it to graduation
Wits student Sisanda Msekele graduated in the Great Hall today after she was attacked on a Wits bus on Friday night and spent the weekend in hospital. Sisanda Msekele, a blind doctoral (PhD) student...
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Blind student opens up about attack on a Wits bus
Wits student Sisanda Msekele, who was attacked on a Wits circuit bus and hospitalised since last Friday night was discharged yesterday morning. She chatted briefly to Wits Vuvuzela about her ordeal....
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Five things that you need to know about radio in South Africa
Lauren Shapiro presented “10 things you need to know about South African radio” during the 2015 Edition of the Radio Days Africa conference at the Wits Club hosted on the university’s West Campus....
View ArticleAfrican language radio content now available online on social media
African language radio stations are now putting their content on new and social media. This is where you can get Umhlobo Wenene fm news if you’ve missed them: http://t.co/LHM3Fwqigp #SABCEC...
View ArticleMasechaba Lekalake tackles the role of women in radio
This years’ Radio Days Africa conference held at Wits was not short of power players in the industry who gave their insights and accounts of the radio arena. The event was aimed at highlighting the...
View ArticleGareth Cliff shares the joy of taking his content online.
At this years’ Radio Days Africa, celebrity guest and Cliff Central Founder Gareth Cliff gave some hard hitting facts about the future of radio. Often deemed controversial and opinionated, Cliff shared...
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Robots test their metal
ROBOT WARS: Leading up to the fights contestants had to put their robots through a number of challenges. Here robots El Diablo (right) and Deathray (left) raced each other with Deathray losing the...
View Article27 Boxes not without opposition
Unlike any other shopping centre, 27 Boxes, made entirely from shipping containers, opened last week in Melville, Johannesburg. The “mini mall” as some residents call it, has established itself as a...
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New student publication aims to showcase creative work
The School of Literature, Language and Media is planning to publish a school newsletter at the end of next block, focusing entirely on student-generated creative content. The newsletter calls for...
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Q&A with Jaco Oelofse
FEMINIST FIGHTER: The EFF’s Jaco Oelofse. Photo: Boipelo Boikhutso Jaco Oelofse is a philosophy and political sciences graduate from University of Pretoria. He is also an EFF member, a former Secretary...
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Dlamini threatens to sue Wits VC
Wits University has decided not take any action against Mcebo Dlamini for his controversial ‘Hitler comments’ but the former SRC President says he will sue the Wits vice-chancellor if he does not...
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Student leaders in Israel visit face expulsion from their organisations
16 young South African delegates with members of Telfed in Raanana. Photo By Dorron KlineSixteen young South Africans who went on a trip to Israel for a week have returned home to a political spat,...
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#BuildaPresident campaign comes to Wits
The #BuildaPresident campaign, inspired by former president Nelson Mandela, will kick off at Wits University this Tuesday, July 21. As part of Mandela day, event hosted by Drama for Life, will appeal...
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Witsie’s score big in the 2015 USSA’s
Wits athletes excelled in the 2015 USSA tournament in various sport codes Wits rugby team competing in the 2015 inter-varsity tournament organised by University Sports South Africa (USSA)....
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The Spike” How to avoid it
Your drink can be spiked in a matter of seconds, but don’t be quick to assume you’re not a target. NO DRINK IS SAFE: Any drink can get spiked in seconds.Photo: Valerie Robinson It’s a casual night out...
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Tsotsis stalk Witsies on Enoch Sontonga
Criminal activity on Enoch Sontonga has been an issue for Wits University campus control for a while, the recent increase in muggings has prompted action from the university. It’s a quiet Friday...
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Cool kid on Campus: Karabo Mokoena
Karabo Mokoena is a 21 year Environmental Science student at Wits who is trying to change perceptions about black women’s natural hair and empower Africa at the same time. She is the CEO of a company...
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Killing at Florence fuels fear among students
Litaletu Zidepa and Dana Da Silva Students have mixed feelings as to whether or not they felt their safety was compromised after a killing which took place last weekend outside a hijacked building next...
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Privileged white people problems
Anlerie de Wet Yes, I’m a ‘privileged white girl’. But why are you angry with me for being blessed? Or are you just jealous? I am not to blame for your misfortunes. I had nothing to do with the...
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Theatre Review: Sister Act
STAGE SISTERS: The Joburg Theatre’s production of Sister Act stars Candida Mosoma and Kate Normington.Photo: Provided IF YOU grew up in the 90’s chances are you either saw the Saturday night movie on...
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