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University Of The Witwatersrand

Eight universities get full LLB accreditation; five more in the balance
Article
/ 22 June 2018

Eight universities get full LLB accreditation; five more in the balance

Universities that faced the risk of losing their accreditation for the bachelor of laws qualification are off the hook

By Bongekile Macupe
Labour department accused of undermining ‘meaningful national minimum wage package’
Article
/ 14 May 2018

Labour department accused of undermining ‘meaningful national minimum wage package’

The minimum wage and the amendments were set to be implemented on Workers’ Day, May 1, but this was postponed

By Sarah Smit
Eight years for striking one match
Article
/ 11 May 2018

Eight years for striking one match

A student arrested during the #FeesMustFall protest in 2016 is fighting his ‘harsh’ sentence

By Bongekile Macupe
Open varsity gates to the commons
Article
/ 4 May 2018

Open varsity gates to the commons

These institutions needn’t be discrete spaces and can be used to change the urban environment

By Leslie Bank
We need our foreign doctors
Article
/ 6 April 2018

We need our foreign doctors

Yet these skilled professionals are discriminated against by their colleagues

By Palesa Lebitse
Death and dignity: How KZN strips cancer patients of their pride
Article
/ 26 March 2018

Death and dignity: How KZN strips cancer patients of their pride

Terminally ill patients in the province have little access to pain relief, or basic care. Here’s one man’s story.

By Joan Van Dyk and Bhekisisa Team
#LifeEsidimeni: Motsoaledi and Makhura could be forced to pay up from their pockets
Article
/ 15 February 2018

#LifeEsidimeni: Motsoaledi and Makhura could be forced to pay up from their pockets

Those who oversaw the removal of mental health patients could face the full wrath of the law as could those standing by as KZN’s cancer care fails.

By Joan Van Dyk and Bhekisisa Team
Wits staff set to strike
Article
/ 15 December 2017

Wits staff set to strike

Employees say the university’s mooted salary increases won’t cover the escalating cost of living

By Bongekile Macupe
Balancing act: Fewer undergrads, more postgrads
Article
/ 10 November 2017

Balancing act: Fewer undergrads, more postgrads

Universities seem to be shifting their focus to research-based tertiary education and accommodating more postgraduate students

By Tebogo Tshwane
Nhlanha Nene to head Wits Business School
Article
/ 1 July 2017

Nhlanha Nene to head Wits Business School

"​Former finance minister Nhlanhla Nene was named interim director of the Wits Business School late Friday."

By Peter Rothpletz
Adam Habib appointed vice-chancellor of Wits until 2023
Article
/ 8 April 2017

Adam Habib appointed vice-chancellor of Wits until 2023

The vice-chancellor and principal of the university has made "significant contributions" to the institution’s growth and sustainability

By Mg Online and Staff Reporter
Wits outshines Oxford in UN study on gender parity
Article
/ 21 September 2016

Wits outshines Oxford in UN study on gender parity

Ten universities in UN Women project on employment parity and ending violence were the ‘guinea pigs’

By Prega Govender
#Fees2017: Wits students answer back after university locks down Solomon Mahlangu House
Article
/ 19 September 2016

#Fees2017: Wits students answer back after university locks down Solomon Mahlangu House

Students vow to retaliate after private security and SAPS officials barred them from entering the venue where they intended to hold a mass meeting.

By Raeesa Pather
Former nightclub transforms into Silicon Braamfontein, home of innovations
Article
/ 18 August 2016

Former nightclub transforms into Silicon Braamfontein, home of innovations

Incubation hub next to Wits University is to nurture young inventor entrepreneurs.

By Prega Govender
Wits University has proposed bold initiatives to tackle the fees crisis
Article
/ 12 August 2016

Wits University has proposed bold initiatives to tackle the fees crisis

Sars will have a role to play in student education if some of the ideas put to the commission of inquiry are accepted.

By Prega Govender
SA dominates in Times Higher Education rankings
Article
/ 9 July 2015

SA dominates in Times Higher Education rankings

If there was a list of Africa’s top universities, the University of Cape Town would rank number one, and South Africa would dominate the continent.

By Victoria John
Wits vice-chancellor says state can help end exploitation
Article
/ 26 May 2015

Wits vice-chancellor says state can help end exploitation

Wits vice-chancellor Adam Habib plans to abolish the "exploitative" practice of outsourcing support service workers on campus.

By Bongani Nkosi
Wits: Difficult issues should not be stifled
Article
/ 14 May 2015

Wits: Difficult issues should not be stifled

Free speech, however unpalatable the subject, is fundamental to a university.

By Staff Reporter
Measles threat puts Ebola to shame
Article
/ 29 January 2015

Measles threat puts Ebola to shame

The disease is outfoxing prevention efforts, thanks in part to vaccination myths.

By Bhekisisa Team
The next best thing to a time machine
Article
/ 9 October 2014

The next best thing to a time machine

Palaeoartist John Gurche recreates strikingly realistic models of our ancestors.

By Sarah Wild
Mombelli’s stories from the heart
Article
/ 13 March 2014

Mombelli’s stories from the heart

Carlo Mbombelli, a jazz enthusiast and lecturer. If he’s not busy teaching, he can be found on stage and in studio.

By Lloyd Gedye
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Article
/ 7 March 2014

Play gives initiates who lost their manhood a voice

A Johannesburg director has taken up the continuing tragedy of botched circumcisions.

By Mia Malan
Health services too sick to mention
Article
/ 27 February 2014

Health services too sick to mention

Activists says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan misrepresented the true state of the country’s health in his budget speech.

By Amy Green and Ina Skosana
ARV-shortages uncovered: Bhekisisa director speaks on VoW FM
Article
/ 18 February 2014

ARV-shortages uncovered: Bhekisisa director speaks on VoW FM

Bhekisisa director Mia Malan speaks on The Science Inside show about ARV shortages on Voice of Wits radio station.

By Bhekisisa Team Author and Bhekisisa Team
Healthcare heroes heal the system
Article
/ 17 January 2014

Healthcare heroes heal the system

Clinical associates are changing the medical sector by freeing up doctors to do more.

By Bhekisisa Team
Treasured past secures ?a priceless future
Article
/ 28 November 2013

Treasured past secures ?a priceless future

The Art History Department at the University of the Witwatersrand produces its first Wits History of Art portfolio.

By Laurice Taitz
Ig Nobel win for beetle hat
Article
/ 13 September 2013

Ig Nobel win for beetle hat

University of the Witwatersrand scientist Marcus Byrne joined the illustrious ranks of Ig Nobel winners for putting boots and caps on dung ­beetles.

By Sarah Wild
Wits ‘can’t afford to end outsourcing’ of workers
Article
/ 2 August 2013

Wits ‘can’t afford to end outsourcing’ of workers

University of the Witwatersrand vice-chancellor Adam Habib told outsourced workers that he cannot afford to employ them.

By Bongani Nkosi
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Article
/ 2 March 2012

Postive about numbers

A highly rated mathematics researcher and academic says negative attitudes towards mathematics harm the subject.

By Bongani Nkosi
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Article
/ 18 March 2011

Wits embroiled in land dispute

University’s suburban development plans for Frankenwald betray its deed terms, activists say

By Lionel Faull
New era dawns for mini synfuels
Article
/ 11 March 2011

New era dawns for mini synfuels

Developing countries — and the environment — could benefit greatly from new technology that makes fuel and electricity from waste.

By Lynley Donnelly and Tawana Kupe
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Article
/ 13 October 2010

Jo’burg planetarium celebrates

The Johannesburg Planetarium, owned and operated by the University of the Witwatersrand, is celebrating its golden jubilee this year.

By Thabo Mohlala
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