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ACHILLE MBEMBE

Academics, students urge Wits University to divest from fossil fuels

Staff and students argue it is unethical for university to profit from an industry that damages the planet and distorts science

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read
BRAAMFONTEIN

Wits VC pleads with Nzimande for guidance

The installation ceremony of Professor Zeblon Vilakazi has been postponed as student protests escalate and a by-stander is killed

  • Chris Gilili
3 min read
CHEMICAL ENERGY PAPER PRINTING WOOD

Union torn by dispute over investment division

Ceppwawu leaders — and their lawyers — at one another’s throats.

  • Nelly Shamase
4 min read
Infighting freezes union’s funds
CHEMICAL ENERGY PAPER PRINTING WOOD

Infighting freezes union’s funds

Investment portfolio of more than R1-billion has been roadblocked.

  • Nelly Shamase
4 min read