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Wits University removes unregistered students on hunger strike from SRC boardroom
Wits University announced the removal of students engaged in a hunger strike at the university’s SRC boardroom. The students, who…
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Wits University responds to student hunger strike over financial exclusion
Wits University management has assured that it is working closely with students to ensure that all those who qualify to…
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Wits and UFS returned over R800 million of unspent NSFAS funds
Wits and UFS returned over R800 million of unspent NSFAS funds! Two major South African universities, Wits University and the…
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Wits University to pay millions after student fell from theatre roof
A former performing arts student, who sustained devastating injuries after she fell through a skylight at the Wits Theatre during…
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More than 100 SA doctors who received training in Cuba set to graduate
Over 100 South African doctors who received training in Cuba are set to graduate on Friday. The doctors are the…
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EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi slams IEC for being incredibly incompetent
The Economic Freedom Fighter’s (EFF) MP Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has slammed the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for its handling of…
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Wits University sets aside about R30 million to assist financially needy students
Wits University says it has set aside about R30 million to assist financially excluded students to register for the 2024…
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Fish consignment from Nigeria at OR Tambo International Airport turns out to be 8 kgs of ‘date rape’ drugs
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has made a “major drug bust” at the OR Tambo International Airport cargo terminal, where…
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Wits University denies Dr Mathhew
The University of the Witwatersrand released an official statement in response to Dr Matthew Lani’s claim of being a graduate…
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Wits University distances itself from TikTok doctor Matthew Lani
Wits University has distanced itself from social media influencer Matthew Lani who claims to be a medical doctor who graduated…
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Police arrest 7 allegedly linked to abduction of a student
Seven suspects of an apparent kidnapping ring have been arrested by police in Johannesburg. Police took them into custody yesterday…
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Julius Malema restates EFF’s free education call
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has doubled down on calls for free education as South Africa’s student funding…
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DJ Cleo bags a Bachelor of Arts degree
Congratulatulatory messages are in order for Cleopas Monyepao, affectionately known as DJ Cleo, after he graduated with a Bachelor of…
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Wits agrees to mediation with students
Wits University management has reached an agreement with its SRC on a way forward. The campus descended into chaos last…
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Wits students concerned about catching up academically after protest action
Wits University students have raised concerns over the time lost, academically, as a result of the shutdown. The Student Representative…
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No agreement yet between Wits University and SRC
Wits University says it has met some of the demands from the protesting students. The university has removed private security…
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Wits SRC gives management 24-hour deadline
Wits University management has agreed to meet frustrated SRC members within the next 24 hours. The SRC says the meeting…
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Wits: Protesting will not resolve issues
Wits University spokesperson Shirona Patel has discouraged the protest by students saying it will not yield any results, but only…
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TUT students join Wits students with demands over fees
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) students vow to continue protesting for the rest of the week until their grievances have…
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Wits University condemns alleged threats against Vice-Chancellor
Wits University has condemned alleged threats made against Vice-Chancellor Professor Zeblon Vilakazi. The institution says around 200 students marched to…
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