Asithandile Zozo mourned at Wits
The mood was sombre as the Wits community mourned the tragic death of the young student. (more…)
NSFAS students in catered residences to get food allowances
“It is only fair that you get your allowance because you are eating somewhere.” (more…)
The Origins Centre museum goes virtual
The Origins Centre museum in Johannesburg is using virtual reality technology to bring history to the home. (more…)
PROFILE: Witsie provides comfort to GBV victims from a distance
“It’s all about comfort, even if I don’t know who is receiving the bag” (more…)
INFOGRAPHIC: Brain food for brain power
With the stress of online learning and exams, here’s a list of ‘ brain foods’ to help improve brain health & functionality. (more…)
REVIEW: The Letter Reader – A coming-of-age story
The Letter Reader is a story about a boy who, through reading, heals the heart of his community. (more…)
LIFE IN LOCKDOWN PHOTO ESSAY: Our new normal in Khayelitsha
It’s been over a month into the lockdown and my family and I have settled into our new normal. (more…)
Refunds for fees depend on restructuring of academic year – USAf
Accommodation, parking and gym fees fall within the broad band of services students have not used since March. (more…)
As told to: ‘I feel like this pandemic cheated me’ – matric learner
Matric learner Wanda Nonjinge would rather start again next year than succumb to the pressure of catching up with his academic programme.
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Remembering Wits psychiatrist, Prof Bernard Janse Van Rensburg
The late professor will be remembered by his colleagues as a teacher, supervisor, mentor and leader in the field of psychiatry in South Africa. (more…)
SLICE: Covid-19 has taught me to grow a thick skin
The covid-19 lockdown is proving to be a global newsroom for this Wits Vuvuzela student journalist. (more…)
COVID19: Khayelitsha informal businesses struggle to survive
“If this lockdown continues, I’m afraid I will have to sell some of my equipment to survive.” (more…)
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