So you’re not into politics?
We listen, and we don’t judge, right? Here’s my confession: politics...
FEATURE: Sesotho fesheneng – to know your origin is to know yourself
‘Ha o sa tsebe mo o tswang teng, o kekebe watseba mo o yang teng’ is a popular proverb amongst...
SLICE: One badge, two standards: Why South Africa rallies louder for Bafana Bafana than Banyana Banyana
Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana represent the same nation, but not the same level of support....
Cinema for the people: inside Jozi’s underground ‘anti-film festival’
Film graduates find new and creative ways to navigate the rocky terrain of show business. A...
REVIEW: The ‘soft life’ was never African
At Decorex Joburg, “Soft Life” looked a lot like everyone else’s life, the continent was...
Review: A Season in Hillbrow
A performance project featuring spoken words, chants, movements and musical art. It is a...
The hidden victims of climate change: South Africa’s archives
Climate change is threatening South Africa’s books, archives, and history. ...
From extraction to impact: Wits marks 130 years of mining
The future of mining is being shaped by more than what’s beneath the...
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We Should Be Writing podcast
- 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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Wits’ liver transplant programme celebrates 1000th life-saving surgery
The programme has changed the lives of thousands, one transplant at a...
I asked 15 recruiters one question. Their answers might change how you approach your next career fair.
I have been to my fair share of career fairs. Usually, I would leave...
Rallying against “apart-hate”
Activists protest to challenge mounting xenophobic violence. Students and academics at...
Make the legal fraternity ethical again, says Justice Madlanga
Professional and ethical conduct are key to bringing back honour to the legal profession...
Completing the historic march on June 16
June 16 marks Youth Day in South Africa, commemorating the 1976 Soweto Uprising. Fifty years...
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...
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...
A new res has entered the chat
Wits is reopening Campus Lodge to ease postgraduate housing pressure, offering more affordable...
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...
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...
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: Robots – a documentary about the intersections of one man’s life
Amidst the chaos of Johannesburg’s traffic intersections,...
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...
OPINION
SLICE: Women can do anything men can do, but maybe we shouldn’t
There is something distinctly inherited about misogyny. It lingers and creeps in your...
SLICE: How SA’s job market turned postgraduate degrees into a social safety net
How a stagnant job market turned South Africa’s postgraduate programmes into an...
Africa Day: more than just a pretty outfit
Every year the days leading up to Africa Day, street vendors start displaying...
SLICE: Fruit of a poisoned tree
A true story of murder and the miscarriage of justice. “Likewise, every good tree...
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...
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
Wits Women eye historic Varsity Football run on home soil
After years of working toward a Varsity Football final on...
Slice: 2026 World Cup: nostalgia, noise, and new concerns
South Africa’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has sparked familiar excitement among...
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...