“Importance” in the youth vote
Wits University hosted a workshop aimed at first time voters. My vote 2016: Wits students in attendance of the Voter Education Dialogue at FNB Annex Building. Photo: Sisa Canca. The importance of the...
View ArticleWits FMF Feminists stand in solidarity with #RUReferencelist protestors
Nude female demonstrators took to the Great Hall stairs to show solidarity with fellow student protesters at Rhodes University Tebogo Tshwane and Nozipho Mpanza Militant: One patriach, Ten sjamboks....
View ArticleA modern day Freedom Charter
April 27th is celebrated as Freedom Day in South Africa, marking the anniversary of the first non-racial elections after the fall of apartheid.Wits Vuvuzela takes a look at the many meanings of...
View Article#IAmOneInThree Protest in pictures and video
Images from the #IAmOneInThree demonstration held at Wits University on Tuesday, April 26. Watch a demonstrator recount her rape ordeal with protestors.
View ArticleFreedom of the headscarf
An exhibition by IRTQA is the first of its kind at the Constitutional Hill, showcasing the identity of the ‘headscarf’ for women in South Africa. COMMEMORATING FREEDOM: A variety of artwork by...
View ArticleWits considering paying execs up to R3-mn in bonuses
WITS University Council is considering paying as much as R3-million in bonuses to its senior executive team, though Wits academics and SRC are in opposition. Senior executives might be entitled to...
View ArticleRoundtable turns on Campus Control
Campus control comes under fire at Rethink Africa Roundtable discussion about sexual assault on campus. #NOTONMYBODY: Panelists, Tiffany Mugo, Phyllia Ngoatje and Charlene Beukes speak on sexual...
View ArticleFacebook removes #iamoneinthree images
Facebook removed several pictures and a video off the Wits Vuvuzela Facebook page. FACEBOOK has removed pictures and a video of Tuesday’s #iamoneinthree nude demonstration against rape and in...
View ArticleStudents are #IAmConstitution
THE #IAmConstitution debate brought forth issues students have with South Africa’s Constitution on Tuesday night. In response to one of the topics of debate, the notion of free higher education, Wits...
View ArticleSEX on display at the Stevenson
SEX is the stimulating exhibition curated by Lerato Bereng is currently on display at the Stevenson gallery. Sexual Narratives: Themba Siwela’s Temptations on Madlala’s pension day fictionally depicts...
View ArticleIt isn’t too late to register to vote
The two voter registration weekends may have passed but the registration process is still open for those who didn’t make it. All they have to do is visit their nearest Independent Electoral Commission...
View ArticleHockey Players make it to Nationals
Witsies to represent Gauteng at the nationals. TWENTY-ONE senior Wits Hockey players are representing Gauteng at the Inter- Provincial Hockey Tournament (IPT) in Randburg from April 25 to 30. The...
View ArticleInitiative equips youth for work
The ReadytoWork initiative prepares young people for the world of work. Barclays are taking their ReadytoWork initiative to universities and schools around the country, several months after its launch...
View ArticleCall for shuttles to taxi ranks
Students request for evening bus and shuttle services, to ensure their safety. NIGHT BUSES: Wits students who live at home have called for bus services to taxi ranks to ensure their safety, especially...
View ArticleWits University invites calls to influence fees
WITS University is encouraging staff, students and workers to come forward with ideas to develop proposals for funding higher education to submit to the presidency. “We need as many voices to come...
View ArticleTombola: A hand stand for charity
Uplifted Life raising money for charity by selling second hand clothing. TOMBOLA: Students selling second-hand items to raise funds for charity work....
View ArticleWits academics honoured with national orders
Wits University, Great Hall Photo:Stock Images Four academics, past and present and alumnae were recipients...
View ArticleFresh frisbee team flings for future
This years Ultimate Frisbee team is setting their sights on achieving goals with a new and younger squad. TAKE IT FARTHER: Some members of the Voodoo Kudos during a practice match in preparation for...
View ArticleSeven Wits students die in tragic accident
The long weekend ends in tragedy for Wits University, as seven students die in horrific crash By Ayanda Mgede and Olwethu Boso Seven Wits students have died in a road accident that happened last night...
View ArticleWits issues update on Limpopo deaths
Wits University issued an update early this morning about the deaths of seven students in Limpopo over the weekend. The update is reproduced in full below. “Several Wits delegations including members...
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