Wits University has various traditions that have started during its 100 years of existence. Here are a few:
FEATURED IMAGE: Song and dance were popular for inebriated clusters of “engineers”. Photo: Pheladi Sethusa
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It is party season at Wits with res parties and the Engineer’s Breakfast still to hit campus. But with dangers of date rape, theft and drunken fights threatening festivities, Witsies have developed their own ways of safe-guarding their after-dark activities.
First year, BSc student Xiao Liang always makes sure to hold her drink in her hand at all times and when dancing, makes sure no one dumps anything inside.
Wandile Ngwenya, 2nd year BAccSci said “I’m holding a bottle and if I’m not looking I put my thumb over it.”
Melissa Kabanguka, 2nd year BA Psychology said it’s important to go out with friends you trust. “Don’t stay alone with someone you are not comfortable with”.
Witsies are encouraged to drink responsibility to avoid dangerous situations.
By Pheladi Sethusa, Ray Mahlaka, Nokuthula Manyathi and Shandukani Mulaudzi
The annual Engineers Breakfast pulled in a record number of “engineering” students this year. Wits Vuvuzela went to the event to get a few snaps of the madness.
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