Students not forgotten in budget speech
Amid protests over fees, historical debt and allowances, an increase in allocated funds is announced for higher education.
(more…)Another academic year, another round of protests
Financial exclusion remains a running theme as students fight against fee blocks and high accommodation costs.
(more…)GALLERY: Brrrrace yourselves for winter
This week saw the winter season for 2022 make its mark, with the coldest night of the year recorded in parts of Gauteng by the South African Weather Service on May 31, 2022. Wits Vuvuzela took to Main Campus to see how Witsies and the surrounds have taken to the freezing temperatures.
And here’s what Witsies say they like about the colder months of the year.
PROFILE: Executives provide savings and job opportunities for youth
Two UCT graduates and a Witsie who became company executives before their 30th birthdays, are an inspiration to South Africa’s youth.
WITH INFOGRAPHIC: Wits Planetarium joins digital revolution
The Wits Digital Dome will leave you seeing more than just stars.
SLICE: Ticking my to-do list became toxic obsession
Productivity is a prerequisite for functioning in this fast-paced world, but when obsessing over it becomes a measure of one’s success, it can quickly become toxic. (more…)
Wits’ near-draw sticks it to Wanderers
The youthful Wits men’s first team hockey spent no time wandering when they faced the mature 2021 champions, who scored the match’s only goal.
Employers judge on more than marks
Well-rounded law students tip the scales in their favour when applying for articles. (more…)
Accounting students first to profit from 2022 careers fairs
Recruiters were impressed by the eagerness of the students to learn about employment contracts and vacation jobs.
5844 Witsies await ‘normal’ graduation ceremonies
The pandemic years have been anything but ‘normal’, but graduands have hope that the April 2022 graduations will provide them with the university experience they have missed.
Textbooks, toddlers, tantrums
Systems of higher education appear to be designed for childless students who enter university with minimal responsibilities but for parents seeking a qualification, the obstacles are endless.
SLICE: Academia is not linear
There are countless hurdles to be cleared by young people after high school, and society should work harder at preparing children to overcome them.
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