The youth still fights to be heard, 46 years later
On June 16, the youth of 2022 braved the cold weather and hostility from authorities to sound...
REVIEW: Nduduzo Makhathini’s latest is a masterpiece
This collection of music reveals the artist’s vast creativity and his diverse use of...
March celebrates queer community, beginning of Pride Month
The Wits LGBTQIA+ community organised a pride parade to celebrate gains in tolerance, and to...
Wits SRC secures millions for student accommodation
Student leaders lend a helping hand to students who are still without housing. The Wits Student...
GALLERY: Brrrrace yourselves for winter
This week saw the winter season for 2022 make its mark, with the coldest night of the year...
PROFILE: Executives provide savings and job opportunities for youth
Two UCT graduates and a Witsie who became company executives before their 30th birthdays, are...
More women studying physics at Wits
Inclusivity and diversity initiatives by the Wits University faculty of science are slowly...
Monkeypox pandemic not impossible
The monkeypox outbreak is continuing to grow in several countries and a mutation of the virus...
A little kindness every day, for 100 days, goes a long way
To celebrate the Wits Centenary the CCDU is encouraging students to consciously show kindness...
We Should Be Writing podcast
- IN-DEPTH: Translating Comprehensive Sexuality EducationOn this podcast episode, current female learners and students describe what they can remember being taught about Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and how they translate that into their lived experiences as young adults. Parents also offer their understanding and perspectives on the purpose of CSE. This podcast episode is a part of the 2021 in-depth […]
MORE NEWS
WITH INFOGRAPHIC: Wits Planetarium joins digital revolution
The Wits Digital Dome will leave you seeing more than just stars. The Wits Planetarium will...
Education school eases first-year stress over looming June exams
Education students reminded that, “You are capable, you are here, and you can do it” as they...
Short film gives Khoikhoi heritage a voice in Africa month
A local animated film depicting the KhoiKhoi story gets recognition in New York. The short...
Golden quartz dazzles in rare exhibition
The geology department's "mineralogical treasures" lit up the Origins Centre in first ever...
Western Cape universities battle sexual assault cases
Three universities in the Western Cape face public scrutiny as they struggle to get a handle on...
Witsie to rub shoulders with world-class economists
A top economic sciences graduate has been nominated to attend a globally recognised gathering...
Wits entrepreneurship clinic nurses students’ business bug
#Wits100 prioritises entrepreneurship as a solution to high graduate unemployment rates ...
Entrepreneurs flourish in Braam’s ‘Playground’
Johannesburg market helps turn start-up entrepreneurs into restauranteurs and debt-free...
Steep fuel price increases squeeze student budgets
The fuel price will increase for the fifth time this year, which will further place the entire...
Witsies get in touch with emotions through dance
Academy founders want to see the country take dance as seriously as it takes music....
WITH INFOGRAPHIC: Medical students encourage organ donations
None of us has any use for our organs once we are dead, Wits community told. South Africa is...
Drip, drip… steady trickle of Witsies donates blood
Students promise to donate blood in future campaigns, as long as they are informed about them....
Students sign up to be mentored by industry greats
Benefits for needy students include assistance with study materials, bursaries,...
PROFILE: Witsie sets eyes on Miss SA crown
Law student sees participation in Miss SA pageant as a platform to improve the lives of women...
Backlog in study permit blamed for student suicide
A PhD candidate from Zimbabwe died by suicide, supposedly after experiencing difficulties...
Employers judge on more than marks
Well-rounded law students tip the scales in their favour when applying for articles. Wits...
VC’s fellowship amplifies Global South’s scientific abilities
Wits University Vice Chancellor is awarded with a major scientific honour, putting the...
Covid-19 is the new normal
Despite the change of covid-19 regulations, student accommodations continue to follow and...
2021 IN-DEPTH RESEARCH PROJECT: YEAR OF THE STUDENT
The in-depth research project, Year of the Student, was produced by the 2021 career-entry honours in journalism class at Wits University.
The class of 22 student journalists was split into four groups and allocated a mentor to oversee their research and production within a specific sub-theme which all explore the numerous ways life has changed for young people living and working in a global pandemic.
Click here to read all the stories.
REVIEWS
REVIEW: Top Gun sequel triumphs with less reliance on computer gimmicks
Top Gun’s long-awaited return to cinemas, provides viewers with a fresh approach to the modern...
REVIEW: Black women re-writing ‘her-story’
Herstory Museum's four-day return to Joburg theatre allows black women to see their...
REVIEW: From Koe’siestes to Kneidlach makes a family friendly return
A good laugh, but an even better message in Chantal Stanfield’s on-stage sequel. From...
REVIEW: DNA research exposes fertility fraud
An American doctor fathers at least 94 children through artificial insemination in a...
REVIEW: Shocked by Marvel film of ‘madness’
The new Doctor Strange, provides viewers with a refreshing approach to the Marvel superhero...
REVIEW: Taken hostage by South African film
This captivating South African film, which follows a hostage situation in the country’s capital...
OPINION
SLICE: Ticking my to-do list became toxic obsession
Productivity is a prerequisite for functioning in this fast-paced world, but when obsessing...
SLICE: Lost out on my first love
They say a girl’s first love is her father but what happens when he decides that he does not...
SLICE: We should all be fangirls
Adopting a fangirl’s lifestyle could be an extension of our human need to feel connected to...
SLICE: Joburg streets are not paved in gold
A 25-year-old Witsie has found many obstacles on the road to achieving his dreams. Few people...
SLICE: A skinny gal’s journey to self-love
My weight and body shape have always been a topic of discussion, but over the years I have...
SLICE: Strange choices make relevance of award shows hard to discern
Are award shows as essential in popular culture as they make themselves out to be? For as...
LIFESTYLE
PROFILE: From investigative journalist to children’s author
In queer-centered children’s book, Witsie tells the story of a gender-diverse child learning to...
PROFILE: DJ prioritises safety of women and queer community
Non-binary DJ and event planner reshapes Johannesburg’s events scene by curating safe spaces...
PROFILE: Spotted – Wits Graduate conquering the world
Recent graduate adds a Wits degree to his already impressive curriculum vitae. Nadav...
PROFILE: Wits alumnus soars in investigative journalism
From the Wits Vuvuzela newsroom to one of the most watched investigative shows, wits graduate...
SLICE: Go on, try Parkrun, it will change your life
More than 200 000 people participated in 1 000 Parkrun events across the world on Saturday, May...
The List – Rosebank Edition
This list offers a selection of cool, student budget-friendly spots in Rosebank for Witsies looking to unwind outside of Braamfontein.
SPORT
NETBALL: Wits RHI triumphs over Wits Sports
A mid-match injury helps Wits RHI bag win over the Wits Sports netball team. The Wits...
FOOTBALL: Campus Africa tops internal league
On a chilly Johannesburg night, Campus Africa FC took a victory back to their Rissik street...
Wits’ near-draw sticks it to Wanderers
The youthful Wits men's first team hockey spent no time wandering when they faced the mature...
BASKETBALL: V&J and Phenoms win at Ashies
The eight-day long Ashies Tournament ended with two Johannesburg clubs winning after two years...
Ashies basketball tournament returns after 2 years
Teams and spectators are invited to the 16th edition of the Ashies tournament after it was...
FNB Varsity Cup: UCT thrashes Wits
In the seventh round of the annual university rugby competition, not even a packed Wits Rugby...