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…)
Nightlife after lockdown
Expect a different nightlife when clubs and bars reopen in the distant future.
SASCO calls on students to claim belongings
“The South African Students Congress (SASCO) has called on students to return to campus in order to protect their belongings from thugs who are exploiting this period of the pandemic”. (more…)
Wits mourns the death of ‘kind, compassionate’ Thembinkosi Mthembu
Wits staff member was dedicated “to helping students and his spirit of collegiality made him a remarkable individual”. (more…)
Wits releases first scientific publication on covid-19 in Africa
South Africa faces unique challenges amidst the covid-19 outbreak, so the contextualization of research is important. (more…)
First week of remote online learning challenges practicals
Wits University adjusted to its first week of online learning, in an attempt to salvage the 2020 academic year.
COVID19: Wits team develop and distribute face shields
A team of engineers from Wits university have come together to produce personal protective equipment and medical supplies to help fight the Coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
Wits profs contribute to significant climate change publication
Two Wits professors are making waves in the field of climate science. (more…)
SLICE: A white student’s dilemma: Shut up or speak out?
A white student’s perspective of #FeesMustFall
Clever Boys CAF luck runs out
Bidvest Wits are out of the CAF league once again.
Noswal Hall residents subjected to ‘spanking’ and worse
Noswal Hall house committee is requesting an installation of security fence at Noswal Hall residence due to ceaseless sexual bullying, alleged selling and abuse of drugs, gambling, littering and noise pollution.
Camaraderie in time of hardship
What it was like spending a day at Hillbrow Police Station while waiting for students who were arrested as part of the Fees Must Fall protests.
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We Should Be Writing podcast
- Frequency and FreedomIn episode six of We Should Be Writing season 7, the team unpacked the evolution of music as a form of expression and protest, through four decades in the South African context. The episode explores the journey of South African music and its consumers from the 80s, 90s, early 2000s and contemporary listeners. From the […]