COOL KID: Ndodana Ndumo Ntuli
The 23-year-old artist uses various mediums and materials to retell reflective tales of the modern African man.
SLICE: Was I really at a higher institution for three years?
Moving from a private to a public institution, one learns that giving up is not an option.
Cool Kid: Nathan Govender
Introducing a young student entrepreneur with big goals that pave his way into the fashion industry.
Wits student receives IBM fellowship award
The award honours exceptional PhD students who aim at making their mark in promising and disruptive technologies. (more…)
Wits rolls out data for second block
Students are advised to understand and know which service provider is strongest in their area and to obtain a SIM card from the provider with the strongest connection in their area.
SLICE: My ‘first Monday in May’ blues
The postponed Met Gala represents more than just a cancelled event for fashion lovers like me. (more…)
Q & A with Bareng Dona
Bareng Dona is a final–year law student and co-chairperson of the new executive committee of Amnesty International Wits, a human rights advocacy group that serves to promote equality at the university. Wits Vuvuzela spoke to her about the organisation’s plans in 2021.
Cool Kid: Mbali Shongwe
From navigating personal mental issues to helping destigmatise and claim ownership of one’s mental health: Meet this week’s cool kid, Mbali Shongwe, activist and founder of the youth–led nonprofit, Mindful(l) Organisation.
Witsie represents South Africa in WCEF+Climate virtual conference
“Everyone can contribute and should contribute. What do you have to offer for the earth you live in?” says Witsie, Celiwe Shivambo about the fight against climate change. (more…)
Cool Kid: Bathandwa Mtshikwana
Meet this week’s cool kid on campus, who is using dance to help students manage university life. (more…)
Wits ponders stage-crossing ceremonies for 2020 graduates
The university acknowledges that “a graduation ceremony is a major life event and we understand that many graduands were disappointed by the events that transpired”.
Students test covid-19 positive at private accommodation
The return of students to their residences has come with its first cases of covid-19. (more…)
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 […]