BASKETBALL: V&J and Phenoms win at Ashies
The eight-day long Ashies Tournament ended with two Johannesburg clubs winning after two years of no play due to the covid-19 pandemic. (more…)
Ashies basketball tournament returns after 2 years
Teams and spectators are invited to the 16th edition of the Ashies tournament after it was cancelled in 2020 due to the covid-19 outbreak.
FNB Varsity Cup: UCT thrashes Wits
In the seventh round of the annual university rugby competition, not even a packed Wits Rugby Stadium could save Wits from defeat at the hands of UCT, one of the strongest teams this season. (more…)
Wits Rugby supporters show love on Valentine’s Day
The FNB Varsity Cup is back for 2022, this time with supporters in the stands, a first since the start of the pandemic (more…)
WITH INFOGRAPHIC: No place for sexual assault and abuse in sport
Sports conference told safe spaces must be created for athletes to report abuse without fear of retribution.
Wits rugby players thrilled to join Junior Boks squad
Four Wits rugby players have been selected to join the national Junior Springbok squad. (more…)
World’s first smart ball makes debut in university level rugby
Technology takes to the rugby field with a new ball that tracks everything from goal kicks to time between catching to passing.
PROFILE: Africa’s current discus champion to compete in Tokyo Paralympic Games
BA sports development third-year student from the University of Johannesburg has qualified to compete for the 2021 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
Wits chess team to take on world’s best
For these dedicated students, chess is more than just a game. (more…)
Wits women’s rugby ready for season opener
After the coronavirus lockdown forced a break in 2020, growth and development are at the centre of the team’s rebuilding phase.
Wits at home workout app wins gold
Wits Centre for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine is one of 73 gold medal recipients for keeping student’s moving during lockdown. (more…)
Bruce Fordyce publishes new book for beginners
“Those who are scared and start slowly have good runs. Those who are too bold often suffer.”–Bruce Fordyce. (more…)
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- IN-DEPTH: Translating Comprehensive Sexuality EducationOn this podcast episode, current female learners and students describe what they can remember being taught about Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and how they translate that into their lived experiences as young adults. Parents also offer their understanding and perspectives on the purpose of CSE. This podcast episode is a part of the 2021 in-depth […]