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Steinhoff interfaculty rugby league 2016 kicks off
The Wits 2016 internal rugby league was launched on Wednesday, with the first five matches to be played next week NEW KIT: Rugby captains with Steinhoff’s brand manager, Ajee Valentine. Photo by:...
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Nehawu Wits leaders suspended
Nehawu has suspended two Wits branch leaders, Campus Control employees Billy Cebekhulu and Richard Sadiki. National Education Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) Wits branch leaders,...
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Witsie to play Hockey at World cup
Wits BA student makes it to the finals of the Hockey Junior World Cup. FIRST-year BA student Nomnikelo Veto, affectionately known as “Nicky”, has made it to the finals of the Hockey Junior World cup...
View ArticleWits archaeologists battle mining company over heritage site
Wits archaeologists, working with the McGregor Museum in Kimberley, have launched an interdict against a Northern Cape mining company in order to prevent it from mining at a national heritage site.The...
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Students with outstanding fees will not be deregistered
Fees office confirms that payment options are put into place, and no students will be deregistered. STUDENTS who were unable to meet a March deadline to pay fees will not be deregistered and instead...
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Be aware, be an ally
Would you like to become an ally for the LGBT community? Sign up for the Safe Zones @ Wits programme The Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Advocacy Office is appealing to all staff and students on...
View ArticleWhose blood is thicker?
Why is there such a high level of hypocrisy? Why are the lives of Europeans put on a pedestal while the lives of others seem to be of less importance? On the morning of March 22, I, like many others,...
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Wits SRC launches ‘Adopt A First Year Programme’
Wits SRC launch a programme to help first-years adapt to university life. THE CREATORS: The SRC’s Mzwanele Ntshwanti (center) with his sub-committee members Silindile Mbatha (left) and Kusasalethu...
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Q&A with Busisiwe Mtshali
Wits alumni Busisiwe Mtshali is quickly becoming a seasoned actress in South Africa with breakout roles in the film and television industry. The BA Honours in Dramatic Arts graduate is the star of the...
View ArticleThe Mandarin policy: a Chinese whisper?
The Department of Education introduces mandarin as an additional language in South African public schools. Student teachers are worried their roles in the country could be replaced. South African...
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HIV testing still a big deal among young men
Wits campus HIV testing campaign was a resounding success, however some young men still fear the stigma surrounding HIV and HIV testing. IN DEMAND: Hundreds of students show up for campus HIV testing...
View ArticleSenate House to be renamed in honour of Solomon Mahlangu
A proposal by the Wits Student Representative Council (SRC) to rename Senate House to Solomon Mahlangu House has been approved. It’s been known as ‘Solomon House’ by many Wits students since last...
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From Miners Shot Down to Everything Must Fall
Rehad Desai, the multi-award winning filmmaker who bagged an Emmy for his documentary Miners Shot Down has turned his lens to the #FeesMustFall student movement at Wits. The name of his new documentary...
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Freedom Ride Jozi is our doorstep
Freedom Ride Jozi will be taking place on Sunday 17 April as cyclists take to the street to promote cycling as a mode of transport in the city and raise support for disadvantaged riders. BiCYCLE...
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Wits libraries to receive a facelift
A task team to discuss how to upgrade Wits libraries for the future is set to meet starting next week. One of the many libraries at Wits that will be revamped Photo : Nobathembu Zantsi New...
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Amnesty International Wits petitions vice-chancellor for free pads
Amnesty International Wits is circulating a petition around campus demanding Wits Vice-Chancellor Adam Habib provide all Wits students and workers with free sanitary pads. WOMEN’S HEALTH: Amnesty...
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Wits player makes Junior Boks top 36
Witsie is chosen in the top 36 Juniour Bok team 2 months ahead of the under-20 Rugby Champiuonships WITS MAKES BOKS:Rhyno Herbst will be playing warm up games for the Junior Boks for the next two...
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Wits student shines on One Day Leader
Final-year Law student Zareef Minty has made a strong impression on One Day Leader MAKING EVERYDAY THAT ONE DAY: Zareef Minty is shining bright on television show One Day Leader...
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No payment, no graduation
Students celebrate their graduation outside the Wits University Great Hall. Photo: Nokuthula Zwane Outstanding fees prohibits qualified Wits students from receiving their degrees. Despite completing...
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Witsie in the running for Miss Varsity Shield
A first year Wits student is in the running for the Miss Varsity Shield crown. A first year BA Law student at Wits University is in the running for the Miss Varsity Shield crown. Errin Brits, the...
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