Res students evade eviction
Residence students who faced eviction for failing mid-year exams allowed to continue calling the university “home” just in time for Homecoming Weekend.
(more…)PROFILE: The man behind the Wits mace
Taking care of the powerful symbol for the conferring of degrees has been entrusted to one humble man for 16 years.
(more…)Protests at Wits on hold – for now
It has taken almost a century, but Wits may have cracked the code to avoiding protest action.
(more…)Quality education is key to solving youth unemployment
Experts say higher levels of education can reduce South Africa’s high youth unemployment rate.
(more…)GALLERY: Brrrrace yourselves for winter
This week saw the winter season for 2022 make its mark, with the coldest night of the year recorded in parts of Gauteng by the South African Weather Service on May 31, 2022. Wits Vuvuzela took to Main Campus to see how Witsies and the surrounds have taken to the freezing temperatures.
And here’s what Witsies say they like about the colder months of the year.
PROFILE: Executives provide savings and job opportunities for youth
Two UCT graduates and a Witsie who became company executives before their 30th birthdays, are an inspiration to South Africa’s youth.
WITH INFOGRAPHIC: Wits Planetarium joins digital revolution
The Wits Digital Dome will leave you seeing more than just stars.
SLICE: Ticking my to-do list became toxic obsession
Productivity is a prerequisite for functioning in this fast-paced world, but when obsessing over it becomes a measure of one’s success, it can quickly become toxic. (more…)
Wits’ near-draw sticks it to Wanderers
The youthful Wits men’s first team hockey spent no time wandering when they faced the mature 2021 champions, who scored the match’s only goal.
Employers judge on more than marks
Well-rounded law students tip the scales in their favour when applying for articles. (more…)
REVIEW: Taken hostage by South African film
This captivating South African film, which follows a hostage situation in the country’s capital at the height of apartheid, rattles your emotions and leaves you pleasantly unsettled.
Accounting students first to profit from 2022 careers fairs
Recruiters were impressed by the eagerness of the students to learn about employment contracts and vacation jobs.
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