Covid-19 is the new normal
Despite the change of covid-19 regulations, student accommodations continue to follow and practice strict covid-19 protocols.
Wits to continue blended learning indefinitely
The University of Witwatersrand will persist with the blended learning programme for the foreseeable future.
Wits vaccination sites closed after 3 months
Health workers hope this is a temporary hiccup and that Witsies can enjoy the convenience of getting vaccinated on campus again.
WITH INFOGRAPHIC: Bringing the ‘Zest’ back to campus
Closing during the pandemic was tough for every business but reopening after the pandemic is a new challenge businesses at Wits must now face.
Mvax Policy takes positive strides, one month in
With the majority of the Wits community vaccinated, it seems the university has been able to successfully implement its vaccine policy within a short number of weeks.
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.
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…)
Covid-19 intensifies digital divide in schools
The demand for distance learning is growing rapidly due to the covid-19 pandemic and it is further exacerbating the education inequalities in the country. (more…)
Student dropouts overwhelmed by remote learning
Although universities say their dropout rates have not increased during the covid-19 pandemic, students are still struggling with learning. (more…)
Pandemic triggers lifestyle changes for students
Students are finding that their historical way of living and their future outlook have drastically changed, due to the impact of covid-19 in affecting household incomes.
Christian students overcome covid culture shock
The instability of the past year prompted Christian students to challenge their personal routines and evaluate their relationships with God and their churches. (more…)
The lockdown of tobacco and the costs of lighting up
In March 2020, South Africa imposed a tobacco ban as part of the country’s response to curb the spread of covid-19. This resulted in various behavioural changes among young people, some evident even in the aftermath of the ban.
We Should Be Writing podcast
- 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 […]