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Students to “shut down” Rhodes over alleged rapists
Students at Rhodes University have resumed their “shutdown” of the institution after expressing dissatisfaction with the university’s handling of the so-called #RUReferenceList. The list, purportedly...
View ArticleSlice of life: The realities of white privilege
Why is it that the mere mention of white privilege elicits fervent denialism, exposing the fragility of whiteness? Privilege is something intangible that white people need to, but don’t quite...
View ArticleWits are rugby champs
Wits are the 2016 Varsity Shield champions. It was an intense season but Wits emerged victorious at the Varsity Shield final by beating their visitors from the western Cape 39-2 at home last night. The...
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Rhodes student dies of “natural causes”
A Rhodes University student was found dead in her apartment this past Sunday. Londiwe Jobela in a photo from her Facebook account. Photo: Facebook A Rhodes University student was found dead in her...
View ArticleSAPS arrest students at Rhodes despite VC pleas
Five protestors were arrested in Grahamstown early this morning following ongoing protests related to the #RUReferenceList despite pleas from the vice chancellor for their release. The arrests happened...
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Wits security guards lose their jobs
39 security guards lose their jobs following a liquidated company. By: Wendy Mothata and Nokuthula Zwane URBAN Genesis, a company that provides security workers who patrol the Wits main campus, has...
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Junction workers facing possible retrenchment
Workers at the Junction convenient store, e-Pitstop, feel like they have been kept in the dark about their possible retrenchment CLOSED: e-Pitstop has been closed since February following worker...
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Students get high on meth & tea
Wits students are taking their cups of tea with methylated spirits, which may leave some blind or dead. Daniel*, a consumer of the toxic concoction, prefers to start with a regular cup of tea, opting...
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More mediators trained for conflict on campus
Resolving conflict on campus and reporting conflict situations. The Wits Transformations and Employment Equity Office (TEEO) has trained 11 faculty members in mediation to aid in “conflict resolutions”...
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Don’t pay your way out of an offence
Motorists must know their rights and avoid paying bribes to stop the cycle of police corruption. POLICE corruption on the road remains an issue for the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD), as...
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SRC gives to food programme
R150 000 donation to the Wits Citizen Community Outreach by the Wits SRC. THE STUDENT Representative Council (SRC) has recently donated R150 000 to the Wits Citizen Community Outreach (WCCO) food bank...
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SAB campaign aims to change lives
SAB has a ‘Be the mentor you wish you’d had’ campaign that aims change young lives. ALL ABOUT LIFE: Jarrel Mathebula, an SAB mentor who has 20 mentees under his wing....
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Volunteers get paid for good deeds with new app
Volunteers are getting rewarded for participating in social action with organisation, Gem. A new South African rewards programme is one of the first to offer incentives for community service. The Going...
View ArticleIFAS launches cultural programme
THE FRENCH Institute of South Africa (IFAS) this week launched a regular show on VowFM that will focus on French-speaking people of Johannesburg. The show, Rendez-Vous Africa, will air every Tuesday at...
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Download your birth control
Fertility app ‘as effective as a contraceptive pill’. NEW fertility app functions as effectively as contraceptive pills and patches to prevent pregnancies with no hormonal side effects, according to...
View ArticleShakespeare remains a style over time
April 23rd, marks both World Book Day and this year marks 400 years since William Shakespeare’s death. The day is used to commemorate and celebrate his literary contributions to language, poetry, prose...
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DJ Zinhle headlines networking gathering at Wits
Wits students were encouraged to network with potential employers at a meeting of the Golden Key Chapter. by Nokuthula Zwane and Wendy Mothata MEET YOUR POTENTIAL EMPLOYER: Students of the Golden Key...
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Slice of life: The pressing issues of climate change
Today we find ourselves stuck in a tug of war with economic challenges and political disputes. Where one could feel overwhelmed just trying to keep afloat while junk status is a threat to our...
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Q&A with Zabalaza Mchunu
Zabalaza Mchunu is a Wits alumnus and marketing manager at VOW FM. A self-described God-fearing person, he is known for his interests in public speaking, acting and comedy. Zabalaza is also known as...
View Article5 Takeaways from Luxe Life Experience
A series of fashion talks held recently in Sandton City’s Diamond Walk, offering insights into the key trends and movements in the South African fashion industry. 1. Textiles A rise in ‘buy local’...
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