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Wits to honour three distinguished scholars
Recognising a banned youth education champion, an economic development specialist, and a legal philosopher during the autumn graduation season.
24 March 2025
Council unanimously approves Vilakazi's second term
The Council of Wits University agreed to appoint Professor Zeblon Vilakazi as Vice-Chancellor and Principal for five more years.
20 March 2025
Leadership training empowers Africa’s health regulators
The new African Regulatory Leadership Programme (ARLP) is a step towards regional harmonising and establishing the African Medicines Agency.
20 March 2025



Council unanimously approved the appointment of Prof. Zeblon Vilakazi for a second term in office. A groundbreaking study reveals that Africa’s first fossil insect met a fiery end in a volcanic lake 90 million years ago. Wits students excelled at the 53rd Nedbank Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition, securing 5 out of 6 top spots. Prof. Catherine Draper’s new Lancet series underscores the critical role of ages 2-5 in child development. Meanwhile, Dr. Nomalanga Mashinini chaired the inaugural African Cyber Law Conference at Wits.
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