Wits sociology head steps down after backlash over ‘offensive’ tweet What began as a social media spat has ended in a resignation at one of the...
Court backs Wits as student loses bid to overturn academic exclusion A long-running academic struggle at the University of the Witwatersrand has ended in the courtroom...
It started with a post on X. Within hours, it had ignited a national debate about identity, dignity and who gets to speak for whom in...
In a sunlit Parkview home, where books cascade from shelves onto coffee tables and sofas, Professor Anton Harber settles into an armchair and reflects on a...
For many students across South Africa, January is already a stressful month. Campus queues stretch around buildings, laptops overheat during online registration, and families juggle fees,...
Wits University Faces Violent GBV Protests as Students Demand Action Johannesburg’s University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) became a flashpoint for anger and frustration on Thursday, when...
For most families, December is a time of celebration. For the Maboa family, it is a recurring nightmare, a stark reminder of a question that has...
South Africa’s universities remain among Africa’s most respected, but on the world stage the 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) shows a mixed picture. Out...
A dangerous trade meets a nuclear deterrent In the battle to save South Africa’s rhinos, scientists have decided to fight fire with fission. Researchers from the...
At the heart of Johannesburg, nestled between the buzz of Braamfontein and the city’s cultural corridors, sits a place that has not only stood the test...