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Wits Donald Gordon medical centre gives 12-year-old boy his first smile
A 12-year-old boy named Eugene, born with Moebius syndrome, underwent complex facial surgery at WDGMC, giving him the chance to smile for the first time.
Wits students turn campus into a Basotho cultural showcase with colourful Kobo Day celebration
Wits students celebrated Basotho culture during Kobo Day, wearing traditional blankets and teaching Mzansi about the hidden meanings behind each design.
“Still looks energetic”: Mzansi celebrates as Wits honours 94-year-old cardiologist with Doctorate
Wits University awarded Prof Kubedi Patrick Mokhobo, a 94-year-old medical pioneer and southern Africa’s first Black cardiologist, an Honorary Doctorate in Medicine.
Wits graduate in traditional attire stuns crowd with acrobatic split at graduation ceremony
A Wits University graduate celebrated her graduation with a stunning traditional dance, showcasing African cultural pride and acrobatics outside the iconic campus.
"Her dream came true": Sandton Wits graduate captures mum's reaction to his new house
A Sandton man who studied at Wits University shared a video of his mother's emotional reaction walking through his modern double-storey home for the first time.
From 8 million to 12 million: Expert reveals the scale of South Africa's unemployment problem
South Africa’s unemployment crisis surpasses even Great Depression levels. With 12 million seeking work and a 43.7% rate, the situation demands urgent attention.
"Where are the giants?": SA celebrate as Mzansi dominates rankings of Africa's top universities
Mzansi dominates the QS World University Rankings 2027 with eight of Africa’s top 10 universities, led by UCT. No African university has entered the world’s top 150
Two Wits professors join Isaac Newton and Einstein as Royal Society Fellows
Wits Professor Glenda Gray and Professor Clifford Woolf have been elected as 2026 Fellows of the Royal Society, one of the world's most prestigious institutions.
UCT lands in global top 1.3% in 2026 world university rankings but drops to second in Africa
The University of Cape Town placed 276th globally in the 2026 CWUR rankings and second in Africa, as Wits claimed the continent’s top spot for the first time.
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