Vuvuzela is proud to show off a new release by one of our very own. We recently attended the book launch for Truth is a Strange Fruit, written by David Beresford, mentor for us Vuvuzela kids.

Happy Nukeri of Orange Farm didn’t quite crack his June exams, but he dreams of studying biochemistry at Wits when he leaves school, thanks to a new Wits programme that nurtures young talent and gives them the GUTS to go for glory.  

In the Wits tradition of peer mentoring and student integration, a programme was launched on May 1 to draw learners from non-feeder schools into the culture of mainstream universities.

The Go to University To Succeed (GUTS) programme is an initiative of the vice chancellor that targets non-feeder schools, identified by the student enrolment centre, to help their pupils become accustomed to varsity life and the idea that they too can enter the realms of undergrads.

Diversity on campus and an interactive relationship between students and the SRC is the key to a fulfilling campus experience, according to members of the student council.

Wits SRC members explored ways of improving the council’s relationship with students during the National Student Leadership Conference on Citizenship, Democracy and Governance held from August 20-22 at the African Leadership Academy in Johannesburg.

Diversity on campus and an interactive relationship between students and the SRC is the key to a fulfilling campus experience, according to members of the student council.

Wits SRC members explored ways of improving the council’s relationship with students during the National Student Leadership Conference on Citizenship, Democracy and Governance held from August 20-22 at the African Leadership Academy in Johannesburg.

Medical students working at hospitals have been hit hard by the public servants’ strike that has been rampaging across the country since last week.

Many Wits students working at Helen Joseph and Chris Hani Baragwanath hospitals have been reassigned to Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital because of violent protests. Students are not only contending with striking civil servants, but are also missing crucial academic work.

 Medical students working at hospitals have been hit hard by the public servants’ strike that has been rampaging across the country since last week.

Many Wits students working at Helen Joseph and Chris Hani Baragwanath hospitals have been reassigned to Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital because of violent protests. Students are not only contending with striking civil servants, but are also missing crucial academic work.