Make the legal fraternity ethical again, says Justice Madlanga
Professional and ethical conduct are key to bringing back honour to the legal profession...
Degrees still pay off, but students are studying longer to stand out
Graduates remain the least unemployed, but rising job pressure is keeping more students at...
A new res has entered the chat
Wits is reopening Campus Lodge to ease postgraduate housing pressure, offering more affordable...
Completing the historic march on June 16
June 16 marks Youth Day in South Africa, commemorating the 1976 Soweto Uprising. Fifty years...
SLICE: Fruit of a poisoned tree
A true story of murder and the miscarriage of justice. “Likewise, every good tree...
Slice: 2026 World Cup: nostalgia, noise, and new concerns
South Africa’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has sparked familiar excitement among...
Africa Day: more than just a pretty outfit
Every year the days leading up to Africa Day, street vendors start displaying...
Graduates say, “Squeeze us in, re lokeleng!”
Age might be nothing but a number, but in South Africa, it can be the thin line between having...
Integrity at the top: how Terence Nombembe’s appointment shifts the Wits Council landscape
Former Auditor-General Terence Nombembe takes the chair at Wits Council, bringing a legacy of...
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- Bonus Episode: There's a Zille on my stoepSince her announcement as the Democratic Alliance’s mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, Helen Zille has dominated national headlines. In this bonus episode of We Should Be Writing podcast, hosts Lulah Mapiye and Bonolo Mokonoto dissect a media meet-and-greet with the mayoral hopeful. From her extensive political résumé to her controversial public utterance, we examine why the Democratic Alliance has chosen Hellen Zille as their candidate for the 2027 local mayoral elections. Additionally, […]
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The R520 million ghost: why Witsies’ missing middle are still in the dark
R520-million partnership between Universities South...
Wits Digital Dome: Reclaiming African narratives through 8K innovation
Wits University reclaims African narratives through the South African premiere...
Koppies tales for Mother’s Day
A unique Mother’s Day storytelling event at Melville Koppies used African folklore to...
End of an era for the Bookdealers of Melville
With every ending there is a new beginning, and that’s been the case for a...
World Press Freedom Day: truth on the line
Growing violence, censorship and political attacks against journalists have driven press...
Bozell promises partnership—the reality is far from it
The US ambassador highlights a path for joint US-South Africa co-operation after...
Seen But Not Supported: The Autism Access Gap in South Africa
We talk about autism more than ever, but who actually gets help? In South...
A requiem for memory: Wits festival opens with tribute to 1976 youth
The inaugural Wits International Vocal & Chamber Music Festival begins on a powerful note,...
International house residence at Wits in the dark
Power outages at Wits’ International House disrupt postgraduate students’ study routines and...
Wits staff unions say they are ready to down tools
A protracted bargaining process has reached a stalemate, which may grind activities on campus...
Between a tight buget and a war, Witsies in a pinch
Rising fuel costs are forcing Wits students to choose between paying for their daily commute...
NSFAS turns hope into hunger for thousands of students
The fund set up to save students leaves many students begging for assistance. As the second...
Questions raised over access as student photographers miss graduation opportunities
Student photographers at Wits University raise concerns over being denied the opportunity to...
Who gets to tell queer stories on South African screens?
What does it mean for queer individuals to see themselves on screen, and who decides how their...
National Health Insurance debate deepens as experts warn of governance failures
Beyond funding debates, deeper structural flaws in South Africa’s health system are becoming a...
Shake up within the Wits SRC
As Wits enters the new block, a reshuffle rocks the Wits Student Representative...
The rise of urban settlements on traditional authority land
Urban settlements such as townships are being created in rural areas which...
EDITORIAL: The global cost of the U.S and Israel’s “pre-emptive strike” on Iran
The war in the Middle East deeply impacts the lives of people across the...
IN-DEPTH: JOBURG, A WORLD-CLASS AFRICAN CITY?
Is Johannesburg a world-class African city? That was the provocation given to this year’s cohort for consideration and investigation. Their curiosity led them down varied paths, which revealed to them everything from the city’s unique culture to its knowledge ecosystem, the local economy, and more.
Take a look at all the stories here.
REVIEWS
Review: Michael: Discovering the making of the King of Pop
The film is vibrant, emotional, and filled with the kind of energy that reminds audiences why...
REVIEW: When the body becomes the gallery
As a fashion design graduate, I view the Met Gala with a more demanding eye than the...
REVIEW: House of Olé’s living gallery is a symphony of artistry
In the high-octane world of South African Fashion Week, a runway is usually a...
REVIEW: The revival of Sophiatown
The play Sophiatown balances the tragedy of displacement and forced removals with the...
REVIEW: The Heart Is A Muscle
A deeply human reflection on fathers and sons, masculinity, healing and what gets passed down...
REVIEW: Now is not forever, when art mimics reality
An exhibition that forces one to look at the duality of society and confront the chaos of...
OPINION
SLICE: Studying journalism while newspapers disappear
The closure of City Press feels symbolic for journalism students growing up in...
SLICE: Reclaiming the bicycle could change commuting in Johannesburg
Today, apartheid-era spatial planning and car-centric...
SLICE: Debunking the ‘useless’ BA degrees narrative
Some people still measure degrees based on its employability. Is this a fair standard to...
EDITORIAL: When will we tell women’s stories in full?
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Albertina Sisulu, and Adelaide Tambo are often remembered as women...
SLICE: Sorry, we bleed on your patriarchy
Bleeding every month against our will is already too much to deal with. South Africa...
SLICE: Is talent enough when culture is at stake?
Mama Africa: the image of a South African singer, songwriter and...
LIFESTYLE
Wits’ students fill Great Hall for Witsies Got Talent finale
More than 3 300 students attended the university’s first Witsies Got Talent...
Melville Art Mile – where art belongs to everyone
The Melville Art Mile reactivates the creative heritage of the suburb. Once a month, the...
Two choirs. Two countries. One stage.
When Wits met La Réunion on stage, language fell away and music took over. VoicesWithout...
Witsies are open for business
Wits E-Hub Market Day turned the Library Lawns into a lively marketplace where students put...
PROFILE: Honouring the legacy of Malcolm Purkey
A creative powerhouse whose legacy is defined by life experiences,...
Fire, friends and R200 on the line: why Witsies are taking on the Roco Mama’s hot wings challenge
Every Wednesday at any Roco Mama’s near you, students are signing waivers, sweating through ten...
SPORT
New Blood, Same Heart: Wits Women’s Rugby Defies Scoreline in Physical Zondi Clash
University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) Women’s Rugby showed early-season resilience and unity...
Thunee is more than just a game, it’s culture of connection
As the cold begins to settle and the due dates creep closer, the Wits Hindu Students...
Bridging sports separation: Wits athletes team up in the WSC Amazing Race Games
The Wits Sports Council (WSC) hosted its third annual sports games event, the WSC Games, on...
#VARSITYCUP: Tried and tested – boys in blue are so back
After automatic relegation last season, FNB Wits Rugby has not only...
Tang of victory at World Championships
Four Wits Tang Soo Do athletes kicked their way past a funding shortfall, bringing home medals...
FOOTBALL: Educated Footballers return to Varsity Football after two years off the field
A clear 4-1 defeat marks the Witsies’ triumphant return. Wits opened the Varsity Football...