In Conversation With Thomas Mbombi & Keneilwe Sekwale Wits Tang SOO DO Club

The transition from high school to university is one of the most significant and 11:10 disruptive shifts in a young person’s life. For many first-year students at Wits, this transition comes with academic pressure, independence for the first time, financial stress, identity exploration, and the emotional weight of expectations from…

Johannesburg’s inner city has long grappled with a growing homelessness challenge, shaped by unemployment, rapid urbanisation, high living costs and intersecting social issues such as substance dependency and mental health needs. Recent local data — including the first standalone Point-in-Time Count coordinated by Jozi My Jozi with partners such as…

The Wits Fencing Club is one of the oldest sports clubs at the University of the Witwatersrand, contributing skilled athletes to South African fencing for over 85 years. It welcomes students of all interests — whether they want fun, fitness, camaraderie, or competitive sport.  Members train with peers, develop tactical…

The Wits Squash Club is part of Wits Sport’s diverse sporting community that supports over 20 sports codes available to students on campus. The club is known for being welcoming and inclusive, providing a space for members of all ability levels — from total beginners to experienced players — to…

The suspension of Rea Vaya feeder buses in parts of Soweto has triggered sharp political and public backlash, with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng accusing the City of Johannesburg of making a unilateral and profit- driven decision that undermines access to affordable public transport. According to the EFF,…