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PROFILE: The multi-talented tech ‘nailing’ Johannesburg’s art scene

by Rufaro Chiswo | Apr 8, 2022 | Lifestyle

“Sista Ntswembu” is the nail tech whose name is on everybody’s lips as she seeks to push artistic boundaries in the cosmetic beauty industry, with her elaborative manicure designs.  (more…)

The List

by Kemiso Wessie | Mar 11, 2022 | Lifestyle

Johannesburg’s coolest hangout spots and events for students  (more…)

Students honour slain bystander

by Semakaleng Motsoere | Mar 11, 2022 | News

Some Wits University students want De Beer street to be renamed after the innocent man who was shot and killed during a protest.   (more…)

Braam pays tribute to Riky Rick

by Kemiso Wessie | Mar 8, 2022 | News

Fans say goodbye to a beloved South African rapper the only way they know how – through a full blown street party.

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Covid-19 lockdown: A silver lining for homeless youth?

by Amanda Khumalo | Dec 20, 2021 | Indepth2021

A moment of rude awakening, perhaps the covid-19 restrictions can reshape policies and the response to homelessness in South Africa. 

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New vaccination site opens at Wits

by Matthew Nijland | Sep 10, 2021 | News

A hall usually full of sweaty athletes will now be filled instead by students and staff with sleeves rolled up, ready for their jabs. 

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Workers at South Point go on strike over salary increases

by Karabo Mashaba | Sep 9, 2021 | News

The workers are dissatisfied with their current salary and demand that their salaries be increased to R12  500.   (more…)

Life student apartments opens in Braamfontein

by Tshepiso Ntombela | Sep 2, 2021 | News

The student accommodation is a mixed gender residence with apartments that come fully furnished and beat competitive prices. (more…)

In their shoes: #FunkItImWalking wants to decriminalise sex work

by Kemiso Wessie | Jun 10, 2021 | News

High-heeled supporters and sex workers joined the #FunkItImWalking march to draw attention to their cause. (more…)

PHOTO ESSAY: #QueerLivesMatter march in Braamfontein

by Karabo Mashaba | Jun 7, 2021 | News

Karabo Mashaba is a student journalist for Wits Vuvuzela. She captured the LGBTQIA+ march in Braamfontein on June 3, 2021.  

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Retrenched woman cooks up employment opportunity

by Keamogetswe Mosepele | May 26, 2021 | News

The hard lockdown was tough for many, but for one woman, it was the perfect time to become her own boss.   (more…)

Joburg city juggles the hot potato of student accommodation

by Alfonso Nqunjana | May 14, 2021 | News

Many mayors and MECs coming in and out of office have promised to resolve the issue of accommodation.

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