REVIEW: Big Zulu’s Icala Le Mpumelelo is an emotional rollercoaster
The multi-award-winning artist continues to prove that he has mastered the art of capturing his...
Wits Palestine Solidarity Committee call for boycott against Snow White
With the release of Marc Webbs’ Snow White, the Wits Palestine Solidarity Committee call for a...
TikTok goes the clock as creators gun for monetization
TikTok’s Creator Rewards programme has yet to be implemented in African countries, and South...
Wits Sterkfontein Caves reopens to the public
Finally, the dolomite chambers reopen for public exploration after two years. ...
Wits students have nothing but their dreams as housing crisis persists
The second block is in full swing, but an estimated 100 Wits students still don't have a place...
SLICE: Brute general or strict saviour?
The IPID has dropped its charges against KZN’s Provincial Police Commissioner due to a lack of...
Wits Junction or Jungle? High fees, low standards say residents
Wits Junction students speak out about worsening living conditions as maintenance problems pile...
PROFILE: From Diplomacy to beauty pageants
Paige Harvey, a Wits graduate on a mission to spark change, one crown at a time. Harvey posing...
REVIEW: Jazz Tuesday’s at Wits
A new musical weekly incentive to get over blue Mondays. “I love you all and I’ll, see you here...
MORE NEWS
Performers in crisis say policy change can ensure their survival
A career in the arts is considered risky because of inconsistent pay, scarce work opportunities...
Investigative journalism is alive and well
News24’s, Sikonathi Mantshantsha made a powerful comeback by winning top honours at...
New Mpox variant found in South Africa
A new health scare rears its head as faster spreading variant makes its way to the country. The...
Funding crisis hits Wits postgraduate students
The latest NRF funding has left many postgraduate students at Wits University facing financial...
VAT increase to hit Wits students
Wits students brace for the impact of a VAT increase, as stagnant NSFAS allowances fail to keep...
‘Enough!’ says Women for Change, as they head to the Union Buildings
Women for Change take their petition to the Pretoria Union Buildings in a call for justice...
Applause, shrugs, and side-eyes from students at NGO Fair
Wits students are on different pages when it comes to volunteering for nongovernmental...
Budget Speech 2025: No pain, no gain
To meet persistent service delivery needs, the government has proposed a VAT increase of 1%...
From ‘master race’ to victims, a cry for allyship
“Apartheid was a means for Afrikaners to assert superiority based solely on their white skin,”...
Students continue to drown in rising inflation
The cost of living is still under pressure as rising inflation patterns continue. On 26...
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...
The hunger for justice continues at Wits
Several unregistered students have embarked on a hunger strike to protest and fight for...
Your feelings matter, don’t suffer in silence
SADAG debunked myths around teenage suicide and offered practical solutions to curb this...
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...
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...
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
EDITORIAL: The Wits student contract is a brutal blow to the most vulnerable
The newly introduced student contract at Wits is not just a bureaucratic document – it is a...
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...
LIFESTYLE
The Fall returns to theatres, reviving the spirit of fallists
Ten years after students demanded change, The Fall is back on stage, bringing the unfinished...
Wits hosts South Africa’s first-ever deaf art and film festival
Deaf Culture takes centre stage through short films, art exhibitions and visual arts. The Wits...
A lens on the in-between
While mainstream media often chases the sensational and the spotlight, Ishan Tankha’s lens...
[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...
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...
SPORT
Financial hardship may keep Wits athletes from championships in Scotland
Wits Tang Soo Do athletes are facing major financial hurdles which may prevent them from...
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...