Extra-constitutional changes of government in Africa
Presidents and prime ministers in Africa refuse to hand over power after their constitutionally limited time in office ends.
13 August 2026
‘You never know where the bridge might lead’
Wits students earn top honours at the University of Zurich Blockchain Summer School.
12 August 2026
Wits scientist the first pharmacist to be NRF A-rated
National Research Foundation awards global recognition rating to Prof. Yahya Choonara, Director of this Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform (WADDP).
11 August 2026
Wits researchers have developed a new model to map where HIV and advanced disease are concentrated, while Wits and Zhejiang University students explored how AI is changing work, research and careers in South Africa and China. Researchers shared personalised gut health results with women in South Africa and Kenya, helping to improve trust in research and top Grade 11 learners from Gauteng developed solutions to illegal mining after learning from Wits experts. We also meet the science mentor training Africa’s next generation of researcher.
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Wits University is committed to the responsible, ethical and innovative use of AI with academic integrity at its centre. The purpose of this policy is to provide academic and professional and support staff (staff), and students with contextually valued practices regarding the fair and productive use of AI in advancing research, innovation, learning, teaching, course design and assessment of student learning at the University.
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Straight From the ‘Gram
