As told to: “the privilege in the air is suffocating my soul”
Former Wits student, currently doing her postgraduate degree at Stellenbosch University, Anelisa* shares her views on #FeesMustFall and the issue of identity. (more…)
Wits: Poll not the only decider
The results of the Wits poll will be released tomorrow, however, management says the poll will not be the only deciding factor on whether the academic programme resumes on Monday. (more…)
Wits poll a tactic to deter the movement, say protesters
Wits University will hold an electronic poll tomorrow to decide whether the academic programme will resume next week.
#HabibsReferendum takes a spicy turn
#HabibsReferendum was all the rage on Twitter last night.
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Uplifted Life society hosts event for scholars
Student society, Uplifted Life, hosted an event at Wits University this past Saturday to teach High School learners on the importance of choosing the right educational path. (more…)
Printers across Wits get revamped
The Computer and Network Services(CNS) at Wits has rolled out a new managed printing system, serviced by Konica Minolta which is shown to be more cost efficient. (more…)
Humanities students seek job opportunities
Humanities graduates with more focused and professional qualifications are more likely to be recruited by companies compared to humanities students with a more general degree.
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First WCCO “artivism” initiative gets sanitary pads for students
WCCO hosted a night of poetry in celebration and upliftment of women. A total of 173 packs of sanitary pads were donated by attendees to support the female students in need. (more…)
Poetry slam to celebrate women
The Wits Citizenship and Community Outreach (WCCO) will host their first”artivism” (combination of art and activism) event with two sanitary pads as the entrance fee. The event, a poetry evening, is a celebration of women and is themed: “Unapologetically feminine”. The organisers say they hope the entrance ‘fee” will help them collect 300 packs of sanitary pads for young girls in need.
Third year Environmental Sciences student and organiser of the event, Olebogeng Koatlhai, said the theme was inspired by receent events like #iamoneinthree campaign, the Amnesty International free pad campaign as well as Women’s day.
Koatlhai said “women should not feel ashamed or sorry for bleeding, they should feel proud, because it signifies being a woman,” she said.
The evening will also host poets Dr Thandokuhle Mngqibisa and Wits graduate, Bqusisiwe Mahlangu. Koalthlai said the event is an open mic event and those willing to come forward to recite their poetry will have to produce at least two packs of sanitary pads.
Apart from poetry, the night will also host pianists, a capella groups and invites all people to start a conversation on the women and male dynamics in our society.
Slice of Life: The dynamics of diversity in South Africa
This week’s opinion piece explores the dynamics of diversity, and on the understanding of different perspectives and cultures of living in South Africa. (more…)
Student indifferent about voting
Students at Wits are indifferent towards voting, many have said that voting for change is not an ideal they believe in and after results are released, they don’t expect much change.
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Got inked?
We take a look at the ink on the thumbs of millions of South Africans across the country.
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