R3.5 million investment towards skills for rural entrepreneurs
Times are tough and jobs are few in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga. So 24-year-old Wisdom Ngobeni created Chillas World, a gaming lounge and airtime outlet.
4 April 2025
A milestone for employee and family
Former call centre agent Oliver Niewenhuys has achieved a family dream by completing a BA in Organisational Psychology and Management, with distinction.
2 April 2025
Pioneering tests could improve the assessment of dementia in ageing Africans
International researchers have introduced two improved tests that could precisely detect cognitive dysfunction in older African adults.
1 April 2025
From kitchen to grad stage: Dining Hall queen bags her Wits degree!
Busisiwe Innocentia Mndebele went from serving meals to serving major grad vibes! She officially graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies, proving that hustle and ambition can take you anywhere. "Being a Wits graduate instills a sense of endless possibilities and fuels my desire to keep learning,” says Mndebele.
Read MoreDiscover how Wits researchers are shielding quantum information from noise, paving the way for more stable quantum computers. Meet a dining hall worker who defied the odds to earn a Political Studies degree. Explore the #HackYourFuture podcast, showcasing groundbreaking stories from Wits’ brightest minds. Celebrate the achievements of honorary doctorate recipients Prof. Jennifer Glennie and Prof. Ernest Areetey and see how the new Wits Doctoral Academy is transforming the PhD journey.
WATCH NOWWits is excited to introduce the Hack Your Future podcast, a new series that delves into the stories of some of the most pioneering minds from its ranks. Hosted by Melusi Ncala, a blind Wits graduate whose resilience and determination have made him a beacon of inspiration, the podcast highlights the incredible journeys of Wits alumni and faculty who have overcome obstacles to drive change and shape the future.
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