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…)
Wits Rugby out in the cold for Varsity Cup training
Wits Rugby trains for Varsity Cup
Social distancing and other covid-19 protocols followed as rugby team hopes the Varsity Cup tournament will go ahead after the pandemic forced its abandonment in 2020.
As Told To: Covid-19 dashes international Ultimate Frisbee dreams
“After all the work I put into training and raising the funds, I felt like I was robbed of my international debut again.” (more…)
COVID19: Wits sports teams keep fit by training remotely
Individual players are rising to the challenges presented by the lockdown.
We Should Be Writing podcast
- #YouHadToBeThereIn #YouHadToBeThere, episode 4 of this season of We Should Be Writing, our show hosts discuss the craziest social media trends, as well as the dire consequences that resulted from them. From the more light-hearted lockdown trends to the life-threatening Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL), our hosts Zano Kunene and Kemi Wessie take a trip down […]