Budget Speech 2025: No pain, no gain
To meet persistent service delivery needs, the government has proposed a VAT increase of 1%...
Students continue to drown in rising inflation
The cost of living is still under pressure as rising inflation patterns continue. On 26...
Your feelings matter, don’t suffer in silence
SADAG debunked myths around teenage suicide and offered practical solutions to curb this...
A lens on the in-between
While mainstream media often chases the sensational and the spotlight, Ishan Tankha’s lens...
Second chance for spaza shop owners drawing to a close
The clock on the extension for spaza shop owners to register their businesses within their...
[VIDEO] Wits 2025 Fresher’s Party a mix of music, vibes and energy
Wits University held the annual Fresher's Party to welcome first-year and returning students to...
From ‘master race’ to victims, a cry for allyship
“Apartheid was a means for Afrikaners to assert superiority based solely on their white skin,”...
The hunger for justice continues at Wits
Several unregistered students have embarked on a hunger strike to protest and fight for...
Wits Digital Dome: More than just stars in the sky
The Wits Digital Dome is not just a tool for astronomy, but it is a technological hub that...
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- Valentines Day: Beliefs and expectationsSocietal expectations and experiences can often place pressure on people’s relationships. With Valentine’s Day coming up we have asked individuals questions about their views on certain relationship dynamics especially when it comes to the most anticipated day of the year for some lovers, Valentines Day. Viewers shared their beliefs and Siyanda and Katlego talk about […]
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The cost of creativity and entertainment on TikTok is your privacy
While TikTok provides users with hours of endless entertainment and a platform for...
The road to seven distinctions
The Matric Class of 2024 broke numerous records, and one in their number achieved it all at...
Welcome aboard new Witsies!
You just stepped off the high school train, here's a guide that will help you choose an...
INFOGRAPHIC: What is the Air Quality Index and how does it affect Witsies?
As factories, wildfires and endless streams of commuters cover the air with smog, Wits students...
FEATURE: As Wildcat strikes rise, strikers stand on their own
Wildcat strikes have been outstripping protected strikes for years in South Africa and are...
FEATURE: The BRICS bucks explained
The bloc of emerging economies is shaping up to be a force to be reckoned with, and their hope...
FEATURE: The academic future’s of Educor college students remains uncertain
The deregistration of Educor’s institutions has thrown the lives of countless students into...
FEATURE: Souls no longer rest in peace at Braamfontein Cemetery
The Braamfontein Cemetery has seen bouts of vandalism to its Ash Wall and graves, and whilst...
FEATURE: In the ashes of Usindiso lie the ghosts of Joburg
If one drives through Joburg CBD at night, they will be met by decaying buildings, litter-strewn streets and bodies that huddle against urine-soaked walls...
FEATURE: Is Play Braamfontein revitalising Braam, or gentrifying it?
It could be said that Play Braamfontein is at the forefront of bringing back the “cool” to the...
INFOGRAPHIC: Know the viral threat
Global Monkeypox (Mpox) outbreak spreads rapidly, prompting public health emergency measures....
Civil society slams “uncaring government”, three years since Deokaran’s assassination
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, OUTA, and other civil society organizations continue the search...
INFOGRAPHIC: Measuring the economic power of storytelling
The financial contribution of storytelling to South Africa's economy, highlights its influence...
“I lost my soul inside Gaza,” says Palestinian journalist
In Gaza, a press vest is no longer a protective piece of clothing, but a moving target on a...
Will the fifth time be the charm?
Following the resignation of Kabelo Gwamanda, the African National Congress’s Dada Morero has...
Resilience is the crown those with Alopecia wear
This National Hair Loss Awareness Month we spotlight Alopecia - its causes, symptoms and...
INFOGRAPHIC: Uptick in unemployment rate
According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey released by Statistics South Africa on August...
Punks party for Palestine
Hundreds of people embodied the punk spirit of resistance and freedom by supporting a...
IN-DEPTH: 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY
In 2024, South Africa marked 30 years as a democratic and free country. For all the strides made in three decades, there are many more devastating pitfalls.
Wits Vuvuzela’s team of student journalists spent eight weeks exploring what 30 years of democracy have meant for Johannesburg and its residents.
Take a look at all the stories here.
REVIEWS
REVIEW: Young, African and Famous
Just when you thought season two had reached its peak of drama, season three will have you on...
REVIEW: A modern spin on Lobola
Lobola negotiations are the cornerstone of some South African cultures, and no one grasps this...
REVIEW: Deadpool & Wolverine wipes its feet on Fox’s grave
If you think the return of Wolverine in this movie cheapens his well-earned death in Logan,...
REVIEW: A social movement ‘en pointe’
Curtains down for the Joburg Ballet Company’s SCARCITY, a quartet of ballets which explored...
REVIEW: Barbie’s pink world turns blue
‘Barbie’ dominates the box office, with millions of tickets sold in its first weekend of...
REVIEW: My Name is Reeva
The life of Reeva Steenkamp unpacked through intimate testimonials from those closest to her....
OPINION
SLICE: A letter to the first-years…
As terrifying as your new chapter may seem, it will be a worthwhile ride, filled with many...
SLICE: No DNA, just RSA!
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) victories, international trophies and Olympic medals have...
EDITORIAL: As SRC elections loom, will more women make the cut?
As the call for women to lead intensifies, will it be heeded or lost in a numbers game? ...
SLICE: Joburg is going up in flames, killing and birthing new life
Grassfires have lit up our city and black plumes of smoke have ascended over it too, but...
SLICE: Miss SA, social media, and ghosts from 1958
Miss South Africa is known as the country’s ambassador but basing that title on beauty alone...
EDITORIAL: Is VAR ruining football or making it fairer?
As video assistant referee (VAR) continues to reshape football, does it enhance the sport’s...
LIFESTYLE
Esther Mahlangu’s art comes to life, revealing more than the patterns that define her work
An exhibition of Esther Mahlangu’s work explores themes of cultural identity and timeless...
EDITORIAL: Viral voices on social media can be empowering
Social media can be a powerful catalyst for social movements has sparked revolution, amplifying...
FEATURE: Braids are more than a hairstyle
Although braiding is frequently thought of as a protective hairstyle for Black females, its...
Migration explored through immersive art exhibition
The practice of architecture and art can oftentimes intertwine, and this exhibition used that...
The minds of killers explored in new book
A compelling piece that takes the reader into the minds of South African serial killers through...
PROFILE: Wits alumni making waves as a creative multi-hyphenate
Sibusisiwe Manqele, a Wits alumnus, walks us through her journey as a prominent creative in the...
SPORT
EDITORIAL: Is VAR ruining football or making it fairer?
As video assistant referee (VAR) continues to reshape football, does it enhance the sport’s...
Celebrating SA women Olympians this Women’s Month
The Olympic Games are the pinnacle of sporting excellence, and these women athletes are the...
TENNIS: Wits’ Kudus triumph over NWU Eagles
In a display of skill and tenacity, Wits University’s Kudus swept the North-West University...
PROFILE: Witsie signs with Chippa United FC
Against all odds, a talented young footballer scores a deal with Premier Soccer League (PSL)...
SOCCER: Zulu Society FC continues unstoppable winning streak
In a tense atmosphere, the away team dominated Braamfontein Centre FC with a 7-0 victory in the...
PROFILE:’Tactical’ and ‘aggressive’ chess moves take pair to world championships
Two dedicated Wits Chess Club members have been chosen to compete in world university...