FNB Varsity Cup: ‘Joburg is blue!’
The 2023 battle of Braamfontein was won by the boys in blue, after a loss to the orange army in the 2022 season.
(more…)Students living off-campus to remain in the dark
Like most South Africans, students living off-campus are confronting a powerless existence for at least the next few months.
(more…)Students discuss scourge of GBV on campuses
Activists met to discuss ways to address gender-based violence in institutions of higher learning.
(more…)Residents fight evictions, demand title deeds
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company stands accused of reneging on a rent-to-buy agreement.
Entrepreneurs flourish in Braam’s ‘Playground’
Johannesburg market helps turn start-up entrepreneurs into restauranteurs and debt-free students
PROFILE: The multi-talented tech ‘nailing’ Johannesburg’s art scene
“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
Johannesburg’s coolest hangout spots and events for students (more…)
Students honour slain bystander
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
Fans say goodbye to a beloved South African rapper the only way they know how – through a full blown street party.
Covid-19 lockdown: A silver lining for homeless youth?
A moment of rude awakening, perhaps the covid-19 restrictions can reshape policies and the response to homelessness in South Africa.
New vaccination site opens at Wits
A hall usually full of sweaty athletes will now be filled instead by students and staff with sleeves rolled up, ready for their jabs.
Workers at South Point go on strike over salary increases
The workers are dissatisfied with their current salary and demand that their salaries be increased to R12 500. (more…)
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- Bonus Episode: There's a Zille on my stoepSince her announcement as the Democratic Alliance’s mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, Helen Zille has dominated national headlines. In this bonus episode of We Should Be Writing podcast, hosts Lulah Mapiye and Bonolo Mokonoto dissect a media meet-and-greet with the mayoral hopeful. From her extensive political résumé to her controversial public utterance, we examine why the Democratic Alliance has chosen Hellen Zille as their candidate for the 2027 local mayoral elections. Additionally, […]