“Apartheid was a means for Afrikaners to assert superiority based solely on their white skin,” Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. On February 25, at the University of Witwatersrand, political activist and scholar, Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and historian Professor. Achille Mbembe engaged in a compelling discussion on apartheid’s enduring legacy in South Africa. At a time when AfriForum, The post From ‘master race’ to victims, a cry for allyship first appeared on Wits Vuvuzela.

The cost of living is still under pressure as rising inflation patterns continue.  On 26 February 2025, Statistics South Africa (SA) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January, which has been raised to 3.2%, up from 3.0% in December 2024. The CPI measures the average change of prices of goods and services typically bought The post Students continue to drown in rising inflation  first appeared on Wits Vuvuzela.

The clock on the extension for spaza shop owners to register their businesses within their local municipalities is fast running out, and one Witsie is doing his bit to help. BroughtCargo, founded in 2022 by Wits medical student Lethabo Maphopha, supports spaza shops by supplying bulk products and hosting workshops on registration and food storage The post Second chance for spaza shop owners drawing to a close first appeared on Wits Vuvuzela.

Several unregistered students have embarked on a hunger strike to protest and fight for academic registration.  The 2025 academic year at Wits University has begun, but some students haven’t been able to resume their studies and register successfully due to financial constraints.  In a statement, the university said 37 295 out of 38 000 students The post The hunger for justice continues at Wits first appeared on Wits Vuvuzela.

SADAG debunked myths around teenage suicide and offered practical solutions to curb this growing concern.  The National Department of Health (NDoH) data indicates that approximately 1 in 14 teenagers died by suicide last year in South Africa.   On 10 February 2025, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) held a webinar to discuss a The post Your feelings matter, don’t suffer in silence first appeared on Wits Vuvuzela.

Wits University held the annual Fresher’s Party to welcome first-year and returning students to the university. The night was filled with fun and performances by prominent artists such as Focalistic, Scotts Maphuma, DBN Gogo, and many more. Wits Vuvuzela hit the ground to capture the night, tune in for an experience of fun, laughter, and The post [VIDEO] Wits 2025 Fresher’s Party a mix of music, vibes and energy first appeared on Wits Vuvuzela.

The Wits Digital Dome is not just a tool for astronomy, but it is a technological hub that bridges different disciplines through immersive education.  Walking into the Digital Dome, you are immersed in lights from the astronomical projection covering the dome’s ceiling. Its cutting-edge technology brings an out-of-world experience which blends research and education seamlessly.  The post Wits Digital Dome: More than just stars in the sky first appeared on Wits Vuvuzela.

An exhibition of Esther Mahlangu’s work explores themes of cultural identity and timeless creativity.  The first thing that catches one’s attention walking into the Wits Arts Museum is not just any BMW, but a 525i which has been transformed into a canvas of Ndebele motifs. The geometric patterns adorning the car are a signature of The post Esther Mahlangu’s art comes to life, revealing more than the patterns that define her work first appeared on Wits Vuvuzela.

Just when you thought season two had reached its peak of drama, season three will have you on the edge of your seat, gasping for more.  Young, African and Famous is a Netflix reality series directed by Wesley Masilo Makgamatha, and follows the glamorous lives of African media personalities from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Namibia The post REVIEW: Young, African and Famous first appeared on Wits Vuvuzela.