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University Of Witwatersrand

Let there be light: Using home-grown photonics to close digital access divide
Article
/ 4 June 2018

Let there be light: Using home-grown photonics to close digital access divide

The transmission of information through particles of light may be the solution to closing the gap between the internet haves and have-nots

By Mashadi Kekana
The price of the Warrior Woman’s freedom
Article
/ 13 October 2017

The price of the Warrior Woman’s freedom

The NPA has decided not to prosecute the mother who stabbed three men — after the massive public outcry that followed her arrest

By Athandiwe Saba
Analysts divided on Zuma’s fate
Article
/ 20 May 2016

Analysts divided on Zuma’s fate

His fate lies between whether his ANC political opponents can oust him or if economic pressure and public opinion will push the ruling party to act.

By Govan Whittles
Wits ignores painful black wounds
Article
/ 10 July 2015

Wits ignores painful black wounds

Transformation demands redress and a new symbolism that is truly South African.

By Staff Reporter
Decolonising Wits: Politics of the toyi-toyi on-screen
Article
/ 25 June 2015

Decolonising Wits: Politics of the toyi-toyi on-screen

Aryan Kaganof’s film about Wits deceptively reflects on the political grandstanding at the institution.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Mandela’s will could lead to more family squabbles
Article
/ 4 February 2014

Mandela’s will could lead to more family squabbles

Nelson Mandela’s will could reignite a power struggle after he chose Graca Machel, Makaziwe and Zenani to represent the family on big decisions.

By Staff Reporter
Wits, unions reach staff salary agreement
Article
/ 19 December 2013

Wits, unions reach staff salary agreement

After more than a year of industrial action, Wits University and three unions have signed a salary agreement for the institution’s staff.

By Victoria John
Third staff member fired from Wits for sexual harassment
Article
/ 5 September 2013

Third staff member fired from Wits for sexual harassment

Another staff member at the University of the Witwatersrand has been fired for sexual harassment, it has announced.

By Victoria John
Humanity traced in original lines
Article
/ 30 August 2013

Humanity traced in original lines

The fine link between ?humankind and otherness is explored in artwork that resurrects its creator.

By Lisa Johnston
Wits academics scathing on governance
Article
/ 8 August 2013

Wits academics scathing on governance

A recent survey of Wits lecturers has revealed dissatisfaction with governance and salaries, a view new vice-chancellor Adam Habib plans to change.

By Bongani Nkosi
Wits dismisses two staff members for sexual harassment
Article
/ 31 July 2013

Wits dismisses two staff members for sexual harassment

The University of the Witwatersrand announced it has dismissed two employees who were found guilty of sexual harassment.

By Victoria John
Enriching public discourse about teaching and teachers
Article
/ 5 July 2013

Enriching public discourse about teaching and teachers

A strategic partnership to enrich public discourse about teaching and teachers.

By Staff Writer
JM Coetzee on education in South Africa
Podcasts
/ 10 December 2012

JM Coetzee on education in South Africa

Many felt that author JM Coetzee’s honorary doctorate speech at Wits was removed from the realities of SA education. Listen to the speech.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 4 August 2012

Policymakers should look at our history

Drawing on the distant and recent past is important when debating policy.

By Staff Reporter
Wits: building a better future
Article
/ 1 June 2012

Wits: building a better future

Wits University’s new facilities may push it on to the top 100 global varsities list.

By Bongani Nkosi
A galaxy of possibilities
Article
/ 13 December 2011

A galaxy of possibilities

The physical laws of the universe contain lessons for teachers’ progress through life, according to an award-winning astronomer.

By Thabo Mohlala
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Article
/ 11 November 2011

Talking them through 2+2

An initiative encourages primary school teachers to overcome their fear of maths

By Hamsa Venkat and Lynn Bowie Hamsa Venkatakrishnan
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Article
/ 11 November 2011

Wits student activists disciplined

Wits’ new SRC president is one of 16 suspended for a year after disrupting classes during protest action.

By Bongani Nkosi
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Article
/ 13 October 2011

Yebo gogga!

Spiders, snakes and other beings that fly or bite or crawl will be on show at Wits’s annual exhibition of bugs, plants and animals.

By Mg Reporter
Views from the top floor
Article
/ 4 October 2011

Views from the top floor

Invited as a VIP to a special lunch, <b>Glenda Daniels</b> gets a feeling of déjà vu.

By Glenda Daniels
Zuma, my PhD and me
Article
/ 4 October 2011

Zuma, my PhD and me

The thrust of a thesis on the ANC and the media seemed not lost on the president, who was by chance at the graduation ceremony.

By Glenda Daniels
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Article
/ 12 May 2011

‘Early treatment’ breakthrough in HIV research

Early antiretroviral therapy reduces HIV transmission by 96%, Wits University announced on Thursday, following a multi-centre study.

By Maryke Vermaak
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