Women still opt for unsafe abortions
A review of abortion-related morbidity in South Africa shows that unsafe methods continue despite progressive legislation - FALF research symposium.
6 November 2024
War and the supernatural in Congo
Former soldiers recall the ritual practices used to prepare for battle. Rituals can function as a source of strength and sense confidence and security.
6 November 2024
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Gabrielle Mudiwa awarded the Achmat Dangor Literary Prize 2024
This inaugural award enables a talented young writer to pursue an MA in Creative Writing at Wits thereby ensuring that Dangor’s legacy endures.
5 November 2024
A sharp mind and a spirit of humility
A bold academic who is not afraid to get dirty - this is how young minds and ambassadors describe Prof. Achille Mbembe. The Faculty of Humanities hosted an event to celebrate the legacy and contribution of historian, philosopher, political scientist, and public intellectual Prof. Mbembe. The Wits event on 22 October 2024 follows his awarding of the Holberg Prize - one of the highest international recognitions for scholarly excellence in humanities. This prize was awarded for the first time to an African and Mbembe is a fitting recipient.
Read MoreWits celebrates the launch of Wits Plus PTY Ltd, the new home of Wits’ short courses that ensures lifelong learning and skills development. We learn about Professor Garth Stevens and the Lifetime Achievement Award that he received from the Psychological Society of South Africa. The Annual Retirees’ Lunch honoured Wits mentors and leaders for their service. Wits student leaders were recognised at the 2024 Student Leadership Awards and the Wits Sport Awards. Finally, we explore the results of the Gauteng City-Region Observatory’s 7th Quality of Life Survey, which highlights social attitudes in Gauteng towards basic services.
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