IN CONVERSATION WITH TALHA NIAZI, FROM SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL STUDENTS UNION

A warden at the Wits Junction residence has faced criticism for their handling of student affairs and alleged violation of privacy. Just days before the incident, a student was reportedly evicted from the residence after being found with alcohol in their room and accused of selling it to fellow students…

The Economic Freedom Fighters Student Command (EFFSC) has issued a statement condemning the actions of the warden at wits junction student accomodation. The organisation has called for the immediate removal of the warden and for full disciplinary action against Protection Services, accusing them of treating students like criminals. The EFFSC…

Launched on 5 September 2025 by Sabelo Chalufu, the petition urges Minister Mpho Parks Tau of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) to reject proposed amendments to the National Credit Regulations specifically the inclusion of Regulation 18, Sub-regulation (7)(e), which would allow educational institutions to report student debts…

The Wits Hunger Strike Solidarity Committee, joined by civic and workers’ organisations, accuses the university of enforcing “apartheid-style” exclusionary policies that deny poor Black students the right to education. The students argue that financial exclusion is a violation of human rights and are demanding urgent intervention from the state and…

A child is raped in South Africa every 3 minutes. Most of them are young girls between 3 and 12 years. In 90% of thr cases the perpetrator is known to them. We spoke to Monique Strydom Matla a Bana CEO.