Wits responds to court ruling overturning suspensions
Wits University has released a statement in response to the judgement of the South Gauteng High Court earlier today in which the suspension of seven students was set aside. The statement is reproduced...
View ArticleSRC Elections: Ain’t no drama in this life
The first day of the Wits SRC elections kicked off yesterday without any incident following a week characterised by disruptions, suspensions and cancellations. The first leg of the Wits SRC (Student...
View ArticleJudgement: Wits EFF vs Wits University
Below is the full judgement handed down by Judge Motsamai Makume in the urgent interdict that was filed by Wits EFF against the University. In the judgement, Judge Makume said “What makes this matter...
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Bidvest Wits slide into third
The Clever Boys came back from a spirit dampening loss against Mamelodi Sundowns last week to taking the third spot on the log after showing Maritzburg United how its done. PERFECT BOOT: Bidvest Wits...
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Witsies uncover new dinosaur species in South Africa
RAIN LIZARD: Discovered by Wits PhD students, this is artist’s impression of what the newly described Pulanesaura dinosaur would have looked like. Photo: Provided. A NEW species of dinosaur, the Rain...
View ArticleShould gay sex education be taught at school?
Same sex marriage was legalised in South Africa back in 2006. This resulted in South Africa being the first African country to do so and only the fifth in the world. This resulted in South Africa being...
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What’s the deal with DASO?
With DASO being occasionally mocked on social media and at circuses leading up to the SRC elections this year many are wondering, what’s the deal with DASO? DASO who?: Floyd Nyalungu explaining why...
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Luister documentary causing a storm
LISTEN: The opening title screen of the documentary explores racism and the language barrier experienced by non-Afrikaans students at Stellenbosch University. Photo: YouTube A documentary exploring...
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Season looking up for Wits FC
STILL KICKING: Wits FC is steadily trying to ascend to their place as champions of university league football. The team is currently participating in the varsity football league, where they have won...
View ArticleFree expression does not include violence
A protest at an SRC debate at the Great Hall that ended in a fight is not necessarily protected freedom of expression, according to two free speech experts contacted by Wits Vuvuzela. Last week Tuesday...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Wits should be an open space for ideas
Seven students were suspended by the University Council last Friday after the SRC elections debate was disrupted at the Wits Great Hall. According to a statement released by the council, the students...
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Cool kid on campus: Travis Hornsby
Nineteen year old actor, film and television student Travis Hornsby is young but no rookie. He has already rubbed shoulders with A-list actor John Cleese. A pole fitness enthusiast and dance...
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Wits Rules of engagement
A break down of the Wits rules of suspension and inquiry Vice Chancellor Adam Habib has come under fire for swiftly suspending seven students after last week’s SRC election debate ended in a brawl,...
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Umswenko: Celebrating Parisian chic
By Litaletu Zidepa and Queenin Masuabi “Elegance is elimination.” – Cristóbal Balenciaga Parisian Chic style or “chic Parisiennes” originated in France, a wardrobe filled with not-so-basic statement...
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Witsies take Accounting to Soweto
The Wits Accounting Student Council (ASC) handed over calculators and gave a few words of encouragement to disadvantaged learners in Zola, Soweto. FUTURE WITSIES: Grade 11 accounting students...
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Bakhalaza ngokuxhashwazwa abasebenzi benkontileka eWits
Photo: Tendai Dube Abasebenzi bosonkontileka abaqashwe inyuvesi, baqhubeka nokuzwakalisa ukungeneliseki kwabo ngendlela abaqashi babo ababaphethe ngayo. Lokhu kuzwakalisa ukunganeliseki kuqale...
View ArticleIdols SA judge suspended after twitter rant
Idols SA judge and Metro FM presenter, Unathi Msengana, has been suspended from the radion station following a Twitter spat in which she called a Wits student a “psycho bi**h”. Popular Idols SA judge...
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The world to descend on a Braam bar tonight
Braam will tonight play host for a event to kick off the ‘World Cup’ of bartending, taking place for the first time in Africa. Photo: iol The best in world bartending will be on show in Braamfontein...
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Q&A with Spiros The Goat
Spiros the Goat has surfaced amid this year’s run-up to the SRC election campaign. He has taken to Twitter to express his views and opinions about the elections as well as Wits University with his...
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Wits students help kids love of maths
LOVE MATHS: Tsakani Patience Ngobeni one of the members of the campaign speak to a class of grade eights at Umqhele Secondary School about changing their mindset about maths. Photo: Dana Da Silva A...
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