University Of Witwatersrand
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AI is a disruptor to newsrooms, African Investigative Journalist Conference warns
Research shows that 38% of South African journalists make use of artificial intelligence tools
University of Pretoria still reviewing resolution on Palestine
Students and staff at the university who are sympathetic to Palestine have asked that it boycott all Israeli academic institutions
Shabir Madhi: SA scientists were responsible when announcing Omicron
But the virologist urges caution before scientists make blanket public announcements that can lead to ‘hasty’ international decisions
As the Covid-19 third-wave hits, how many South Africans have had the virus already?
Increasing seroprevalence in South Africa could help curb the disastrous effects a third wave could have on communities. But no one is out of the woods yet
Vaccination centres prepare for South Africa’s largest ever vaccine roll-out
After many delays, this coming week’s first vaccine recipients can only expect to have immunity by 4 June at the earliest.
Why handwriting is still important in the age of tech
Your brain remembers differently when using tech or simply pen and paper
Editorial: Fix the problem, Cele, Blade
Every single year we have the same conversation about students protesting about registration problems at universities and police brutality. The two ministers are clearly inept
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate – A human rights question
The South African Human Rights Commission reiterates its call in encouraging everyone to have themselves vaccinated against Covid-19
George Bizos dies at 92
Renowned human rights lawyer George Bizos, who defended Nelson Mandela and other struggle icons during the treason trial and Rivonia trial, represented families at the TRC, and…
New education policy on gender violence released
Universities and other higher education institutions have to develop ways of preventing or dealing with rape and other damaging behaviour
A small number of students can return to university, but some choose not to
They stayed away because they feared getting Covid-19, had comorbidities, were in quarantine, had become infected and the safety measures such as curfews were too limiting
People’s behaviour stoking Gauteng pandemic
The active case count of Gauteng surpasses that of whole countries. Workers at clinics report a ‘concerning’ relaxation of basic health protocols
African students stuck in limbo
The plight of international students studying at the University of the Witwatersrand is echoed around the world
Higher-education institutions around Africa close as the world combats Covid-19
Several countries, including Kenya and Senegal, have ordered their tertiary education institutions to shut down in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus
Ramaphosa closes schools as country grapples with coronavirus
Following several other countries, South Africa will send learners home this week