ANC wins the race at Wits university voting stations
Close to 5000 voters cast their votes at Wits University. By Anathi Madubela and Ntombi...
First-timer’s share voting experience
Wits students share their experience of voting for the first time in South Africa's general...
Stations did run out of ballot papers, says IEC
Voters have left polling stations where ballot papers ran out. Claims of over 10 voting...
The social media factor in electioneering
A big change in political campaigning has emerged in South Africa since last national elections...
Student voters turned away from polling station
Students not allowed to vote because they do not appear on the electoral system About seven...
Middle-class problems: how students choose a political home
Wits professor says that students are eager to vote, but not so eager to vote for a political...
Disinformation a major factor in #SAElections2019
The IEC has had to fight against incorrect information shared about the elections on social...
More women than men expected to vote in elections
According to the electoral commission, 55% of the registered voters are women - 10% more than...
Wits EFFSC mock victory lap flops
The Wits EFFSC cut their pre-election victory lap short after it failed to attract support. The...
Wits students travel home to cast their vote
Some Wits students opted to vote closer to home rather than the university's campus voting...
Environment not that important in SA
Members of the public seem uninterested in environmental issues. Members of the South African...
Youth voters disillusioned as SA heads to the polls
Voters will cast their ballots on May 8. Youth voters say their needs are not fully catered...
Seminar explores gas as an energy investment
The Wits Energy Leardership programme hosted a seminar to “to better inform students and the...
National MSA office distances itself from controversial Muslim speaker
A Muslim Students' Association office hosted the controversial speaker. The national office of...
Funding and toxic relationships contribute to academic exclusions
Speakers at talk hosted by Yale Village House Committee urge students to use all available...
Wits tackles illegal streaming
Malicious sites have been blocked by Wits ICT. Wits ICT (Information Communication...
University to introduce a 50% fresher residence policy
Wits University is set to introduce a policy which sets a quota in residences. Wits university...
Groceries, stationery and textbooks on offer for needy law students
As many as 120 students can benefit from the initiative The Wits Law Students Council has...
Wits student designs water purification solution
A Wits post-graduate student has designed a water purification system to produce reusable...
New day hospital for Joburg CBD
Inner city residents to get a private facility at 'affordable' prices The Clinix Health Group...
Accounting student to present research at international conference
The research looked at the use of fair value by the JSE’s top 40 listed companies A Wits...
WCCO, Wits Amnesty and Copac launch Kitchen Communal for students
The kitchen hopes it will restore the dignity of students. Wits International Amnesty launched...
Wits graduate is Malawi’s journalist of the year
Top achiever has dedicated his career to 'solutions journalism' A Wits political studies PhD...
New housing for 250 students in 2020
New student accommodation in Auckland Park promises to alleviate housing shortages for...
African Flavour Books leaves bitter taste for authors
The bookstore that was hailed for showcasing African literature has left independent authors...
Student raises funds to replace colleagues’ stolen guitars
Music students set to receive guitars after they were stolen from their student lockers. A Wits...
Vice chancellor launches scholarship for underprivileged women
The UJ vice chancellor says he was was inspired by his grandmother to launch a scholarship for...
A Wits alumnus joins the Royal Society of London
The prolific astronomer was a student at Wits in the 60s. A Wits alumnus and former lecturer...
‘Ejaradini’ – a creative look for Wits courtyard
The Anthropology department at Wits has started a courtyard project to encourage public...
Wits women winning on the soccer field
Defending skills assist the Smiling Assassins in their 5th match of the Sasol Women’s League....
Robbers hit Braamfontein Centre, Wits Theatre
Security guards armed with pepper spray forced to flee from gun-toting robbers A group of men...
Student society tackles post FMF education
The Wits Mail&Guardian society held a discussion on the state of tertiary education. Wits...
Wits set to represent Africa in international moot court competition
Students from the Wits Law School will compete in Geneva. A Wits University team of four...
Miss Varsity Cup contestants: ‘We were robbed!’
#FeesMustFall activist in One Day Leader semis
A former Fees Must Fall leader is making waves on a popular television show. A Wits University...
Balobedu Student Society hosts its first academic dinner
The society of students from the land of the Rain Queen Modjadji to celebrate academic...
Wits rower selected for international coaching gig
Wits student rows her way to the top. The president of the Wits University Boat Club (WUBC) has...
WCCO, Wits Amnesty and Copac launch Kitchen Communal for students
The kitchen hopes it will restore the dignity of students. Wits International Amnesty launched...
SLICE: Motherless on Mothers’ Day
It is my mother's shouting that I miss the most This Sunday, May 12, marks the worst day of my...
Wits hosts toy exhibition embassy
An exhibition of traditional Mexican toys is held at the Wits Anthropology museum. A...
Phoenix Flames and Phenomenal Phenoms claim victory in Ashraf Lodewyk tournament
The tournament has become a centrepiece event on Wits' annual basketball calendar Phoenix...
UJ’s women’s hockey beat Wits in Varsity Hockey Weekend
Wits hockey team struggles to keep up with UJ during the first Hares UCT Astro in Cape Town...
Loss for Wits after tough fight against Tuks
Wits Ladies struggle to bypass Tuks defenders. The Wits Ladies Football Club lost 3-1 against...
Witsie’s boutique stocks gowns for all occasions
Business-minded student started with matric dance dresses and has graduated to wedding gowns...
Curiosity, hope and discovery gather in Engineering building
Lecture and tutorial rooms have been renovated to improve learning and productivity Wits...
Wits dreams of lifting Varsity Hockey trophy
The Ladies hockey team wants to rewrite the history of the tournament it has never won The...
SLLM launches online poetry-writing course
The creative writing department wants to reach people who are not based in Johannesburg The...
Voodoo Kudus go the distance at Frisbee tournament
Newbies help Wits team to win half of matches played Wits Ultimate Frisbee Club ranked 11th out...
Halaal food not an option in Wits res
Halaal food is not provided at Wits dining halls. Muslim students at Wits University have...
Sports day bring mining students closer to employment
The Wits Students in Mining Engineering society hosted their annual sports day this past...
SLICE : Joining the 5am club
With winter slowly but surely creeping up on us in Johannesburg, I find myself rather reluctant...