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REVIEW: Love under surveillance in Love Economy
This short film turns the age-old question of “Does my partner really love me?” into a brutal...
Fifteen minutes observed for fifteen lives lost daily
The streets fell silent as South Africans lay down to honour women lost to gender-based...
FINANCE FEATURE: Why are degrees so expensive?
Despite tuition appearing cheaper on paper, Wits students from financially disadvantaged...
G20 Johannesburg: Womens rights essential for growth and stability
As the G20 Summit approached, women all around the country demanded to be heard, and now that...
As Wits turns purple, alleged rapist is marched off campus
As the country turns purple, calling for justice for gender based violence, protests on campus...
FINANCE FEATURE: Buy now, regret later
Buy Now Pay Later services promise a convenient payment method to make shopping easier, but for...
G20 Johannesburg: Global South pushes in a new direction
Africa’s first G20 Summit put youth, fairness and global cooperation at the centre amid...
‘City of Gold’ wins at African Investigate Journalism Awards
Investigative journalism is alive and well in Africa, report Lulah Mapiye and Sechabe Molete....
FINANCE FEATURE: Swipe now, pay later; indebted before graduation
Easy access to credit may seem like a 'plug', but starting life with a negative balance after...
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FINANCE FEATURE: The AI code war-Africa’s digital economy is under threat
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) correlates with the evolution of digital...
FINANCE FEATURE: Growing Joburg’s economy a “runner” at a time
Due to the high unemployment in South Africa, citizens have resorted to finding gaps within...
Sea of red washes over new Wits SRC
The red berets take the win in a clean sweep, shaking up student politics once again. In a...
FEATURE: Creativity needs technology and vice versa, say artists
A new generation of creators is learning to dance with the machine, one pixel at a...
Equity pursuit vs automated activism? Journal entries of being a young black woman
South Africa’s pursuit of equity in male-dominated spaces require women leaders who are...
[WATCH] Kudu Bucks terminals: Frustration guaranteed, bucks not so much
Loading Kudu Bucks onto student cards is still a daily struggle at Wits University. Terminals...
FINANCE FEATURE: Solar Power fuels township businesses as rising energy costs bites
Township businesses are increasingly turning to solar...
Entrepreneurship is a saving grace for recovering addicts
Wits social work students are working to upskill and inform their patients to facilitate...
Tributes pour in for Eyewitness News’ Tshidi Madia
A moving memorial service honoured Tshidi Madia’s dedication, mentorship, and enduring passion...
FEATURE: Caught in the crossfire: the Uber-Taxi battle over passengers
Behind every ride-share hailed and every taxi boarded lies a struggle for territory, income and...
FEATURE: ‘Pay up or pass out’: a new fee for ambulance ‘no shows’
Wasteful expenditure on emergency ambulance transport is on the rise, and the university is now...
FEATURE: In the wake of climate change, SA youth wrestle with fear and indifference
For some, adding the environment to the laundry list of concerns about the future is too much...
FINANCE FEATURE: Why financial freedom feels out of reach for South Africa’s graduates
Graduating no longer guarantees stability. With stagnant salaries, high living costs, and...
FEATURE: Wits PSC call on the institution to take accountability
The Palestine Solidarity Committee (PSC) holds Wits University accountable for silence on...
FEATURE: The reality of being a car guard in Braam
A Newcastle dreamer turned Braamfontein car guard, Sabelo, reveals the unseen struggles and...
The South African government continues to fail whistleblowers
“Babita stood up for what was right, even when it put her at risk”, said Rakesh Deokaran ...
FEATURE: Fades, family, and the future: The inspiring story of a Wits barber
Luthando Jose has shown that resilience can turn a simple pair of clippers into tools of...
Teachers say BELA Act leaves them powerless in the classroom
Teachers claim broad definition of corporal punishment is making discipline in their...
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: Drowning in love, surfacing in joy: Shekhinah’s Less Trouble
When boy problems or heartbreak have you on shaky ground, Shekhinah’s Less Trouble comes in...
REVIEW: Apartheid explored ‘between the cracks’
A powerful series by Paul Weinberg captures the human experience in an oppressive society. A...
REVIEW: Non-stop nostalgia with Ringo Madlingozi’s soulful new album “Ikhwelo”
Legendary storytelling through soothing melodies, a journey you don’t want to miss If you’re...
REVIEW: Africa makes its mark at the Met Gala
Africa brought its own unique take on black dandyism to the biggest night in fashion, blending...
REVIEW: Sinners blends horror, music and African American culture
Sinners is a genre-defying film that follows twin brothers, Smoke and Stack, as they return to...
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...
OPINION
SLICE: A better future, but only if you can afford it
A new amendment to the National Credit Act could see students with debt blacklisted as soon as...
EDITORIAL: How to tell when your country is under the weather
South Africa is clearly unwell, and it is our duty as her citizens to demand treatment before...
EDITORIAL: Your life is in your hands, not your favourite influencer’s
An influencer you trust will say they “did not know” when you are stuck in Russia working...
SLICE: Online gambling is harming the youth of South Africa
Online gambling is turning into an addiction for South Africa’s young and...
SLICE: When will people in the US see past themselves?
Connected through the stream but disconnected through ideology, the great ‘coloured’...
EDITORIAL: National Convention of rhetorical questions. Mr President, please respect us.
The pageantry of a National Convention is a spectacle of modern democracy. But beneath the...
LIFESTYLE
PROFILE: Dr. Dineo Skosana shapes justice through memory, land and scholarship
Wits University academic confronts the ongoing dispossession of Black communities in...
PROFILE: South African men need ‘holistic’ approach to heal
Dr. Malose Langa’s book has gained critical acclaim for bringing a focus and care to an...
PROFILE: When innovation meets sustainability
In a country where government controlled electricity supply is often unreliable, Asiphe...
Obiter Lounge debuts tough conversations in honour of Freedom Day
The first Obiter Lounge at Wits provided a platform for debate and re-imagination of freedom....
Dissecting black masculinities and “becoming men” in South Africa
Wits postgraduate students tackle a conversation on black masculinities in South Africa,...
PROFILE: From Diplomacy to beauty pageants
Paige Harvey, a Wits graduate on a mission to spark change, one crown at a time. Harvey...
SPORT
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...
Funding shortfalls forces Wits athletes to withdraw from Championships
Financial constraints have sidelined over half of the Wits Tang Soo Do team selected for the...
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...