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Of those employed,97% of our studentsobtained employmentwithin six months ofgraduating1.1Wits Graduate Exit SurveyWelcome to WitsIt is my pleasure to welcome you to the University of theWitwatersrand.As one of the world’s leading research institutions, Witswill equip you with a contextually-grounded, world-classeducation. Witsies are known throughout the world ascritical thinkers, problem-solvers, pioneers of science,and agents of change.Situated in the heart of South Africa’s economic huband the gateway to Africa, Wits provides a cosmopolitan environment for our students. At Wits, you will findexperts in fields as diverse as palaeontology, clinicalmedicine, engineering, inequality studies and the digitalarts.Your Wits experience will go beyond the lecture halls aswe host a variety of events throughout the year. We alsooffer our students a wide range of cultural and sportingactivities through our many student clubs and societies.So whether it is in the classroom, at the Wits Art Museumor on the sports field, you will find an opportunity to growand learn at Wits.Thank you for choosing Wits as the next step in youracademic and professional development. I hope that youwill enjoy being a part of our vibrant community and Iwish you the best on your academic journey with us.Professor Adam HabibVice-Chancellor and PrincipalWelcome1
CONTENTSLifelong learning – Defining you – Defining your futureABOUT WITSFEESWits in the Academic Rankings. 3Tuition Fees. 40Wits’ Achievements. 4Paying your Fees. 41Wits’ Highlights. 5Fees & Funding. 42Facilities & Resources. 6Scholarships. 44STUDENT LIFEIn and Around Wits. 8Student Support. 9Disability Rights Unit. 13Campus Housing & Residence Life. 14Wits Sport. 16ADMISSIONS & APPLICATIONSSELECT PROGRAMMESFROM 5 FACULTIESCommerce, Law and Management. 48Engineering & the Built Environment. 66Health Sciences. 85Humanities. 102Science. 126PART-TIME DEGREESNational Senior Certificate. 21National Benchmark Test. 22National Certificate (Vocational). 23Admissions by FacultyWits Plus Centre forPart-Time Studies.150- Commerce, Law & Management. 24- Engineering & the Built Environment 26- Health Sciences. 28REFERENCES- Humanities. 30- Science. 32International Qualifications. 34List of Acronyms.149Closing Dates for Applications. 35Contact Information.152How to Apply Online. 36Changing Courses. 382Contents
About witsWits in theAcademic RankingsPlaced in the TOP 2 universities in Africa andamongst the world’s TOP 250 universitiesin major global rankings.#197#201-3002019 US News:Best GlobalUniversities Rankings2019 AcademicRanking ofWorld Universities(ARWU)(commonly known as theShanghai Ranking).ARWU assesses morethan 1 800 universitiesand the resultsfor the top 1 000 arepublishedgloballyTOP 2in Africa2019 US News:Best GlobalUniversities RankingsgloballyRA NKE D#254TOP 1.3%globally2019/2020 Centre forWorld UniversityRankings (CWUR)20 000 universitiescompared#11globallyTHE BRICS &emerging economiesBESTINAWits Faculty ofHumanities has beenranked the Best in AfricaFRICA2020 Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankingsevaluated teaching,research and other key indicators,and Wits came out tops.#9 in the world foraffordability in 2019’sBest Student Cities*2020 QS World University Rankings*over 1 000 universities academic-rankings/About Wit (AcademicRankings)3
Wits’ AchievementsWits is a leading African research intensive, public universityactively engaging in high quality research in broad fields.RESEARCHPARTNERS.Wits collaborates withthe following TimesHigher Education rankeduniversities, which yieldssignificant citations: University of Cape Town University of Oxford University CollegeLondon Harvard University University ofWashingtonResearch output at Wits University has increased by 50% over the lastfive years and 96% of our research is published in internationallycompetitive journals.52ResearchEntities*6DST/NRFCentres ofExcellence*Highest of alluniversities in SA400 *NRF-ratedresearchers*National ResearchFoundationWits is rankedin the TOP 100globally in29A-RATEDresearchers Clinical MedicineRecognised by peersas leaders in theirfields globally30 SARChICHAIRS**The South African Research ChairsInitiative Public Health, and Mining nrf-rating/Congratulations to the five Wits University researchers who are rankedamongst the most influential in the world (fewer than 0.1% of researchersin the world have earned this distinction) - the most from any South African University.These researchers include Professors Raal; Morris; Churchill; Newell and Lee 869234About Wits (Achievements)
Wits’ HighlightsWitsies are known throughout the world as critical thinkers,problem-solvers, pioneers of science, and agents of change.Wits hosted thefirst everQuantumComputingSummer Schoolin South Africa,in colloboration with@IBMResearch, JCSE, WIDS andARUA in December 2019In 2019 the ActuarialSociety of South Africawelcomed 52 new FellowActuaries into theprofession, of whom17 (one third)were Wits graduates,the most fromany one university, alsothe most demographicallydiverse in South Africa.RECOGNITION & AWARDS‘Young Property Person of the Year’ - 2019Wits real estate doctoral studentNeltah Mosimanegape from the School ofConstruction Economics and Managementwon the award for the ‘Young PropertyPerson of the Year’ 2019.Wits researcher wins international award forinfection control innovationWits academic Michael Lucas won theprestigious Prix Hubert Tuor InnovationAward for his Antimicrobial CoatingTechnology at the International Conferenceon Prevention and Infection Control inSwitzerland, September 2019.www.wits.ac.za/news/research-2019/About Wits (Highlights)5
&2Art GalleriesFacilitiesResourcesincluding the Wits Art Museum9 000African artworksthe largest collection of African artMore than R2 billionhas been investedin new buildings,renovations andinfrastructure overthe past decadeand is ongoing.11Librariesmore than1,5 millionbooks3 400libraryseats400computerstationsThe Wits Digital Library and Archives contain trovesof historical treasures including records from theRivonia Trial, some in Nelson Mandela’s own hand.6About Wits (Facilities and Resources)Libraries of the future will becommunity-focused spaces thathouse a multitude of different mediaand multi-use areas.
State-of-the-artinfrastructure and technologyBlendingLearningLearning via electronic andonline media as well as traditionalface to face teaching.SimulationLabsStudents are trained and assessedon how to react to conditions as theywould under real life circumstances.Clinical skills, attitudes, knowledgeand reasoning are evaluated, preparingstudents for transition into the realclinical environment.eZonesA student-centred adaptive learningenvironment on Wits Education Campusthat uses advanced eLearning toolsto deliver education that preparesstudents for the 21st Century.Combined withworld-class teachingWe boast high academic standardsthrough expert lecturers across five faculties.2 000Academic Staff65%PhDs amongstAcademic StaffAbout Wits (Facilities and Resources)7
StudentlifeIn & Around WitsRight at the epicentre of comedy,theatre, art, music, nightlife,food, sports, nature, hiking, history andheritage, Wits is an urban-baseduniversity, in the heart of Joburg’scommercial hub.Every single student’s everyday needs canbe met, thanks to the various eateries at theMatrix (Braamfontein Campus East), accessto lockers, banks, bookstores, variouscomputer labs and Wi-Fi.EntertainmentOutdoorsFood at the WAM Cafe (Wits Art Museum),Maboneng Precinct and 44 StanleyNature, walking, hiking and cycling at the Melville Koppies,the Braamfontein Spruit and Delta ParkShopping at 27 Boxes, the Neighbourgoods Market, theNewtown Junction Mall and the Rosebank Rooftop MarketPicnicking at Zoo Lake, canoeing at Emmerentia Dam,visiting the Jo’burg Zoo and the Botanical GardensLive music at Kitcheners and The BasslineEntertainment and Fun Park at Gold Reef CityMovies at The Bioscope, the Zone and Cinema NouveauAttractionsTheatre at the Wits Theatre, Lyric Theatre, PopArt Theatre, Soweto Theatre, Jo’burg Theatre and the Market TheatreArt at the Wits Art Museum, the Jo’burg Art Gallery, Everard ReadGallery and the Stevenson GalleryGetting aroundwith the Rea Vaya, Metrobus, Gautrain, e Tuk-Tuk Melvilleand Uber. Wits Buses will taxi you between residences andcampus.History, heritage and science at the Origins Centre (Wits), thePlanetarium (Wits); the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, the Cradle ofHumankind, the Adler Museum (Wits), the War Museum, theNational Cultural History Museum, Constitution Hill, Sophiatownand the Apartheid MuseumHistory,Heritage,Science andArt at ozi---our-city/getting-around/8Student Life (In & Around Wits)
Student SupportThere’s more to university life than juststudy. Take advantage of themany student resources on offer.The Division of Student Affairs offers student support; student development and co-curricularopportunities as an integral part of your journey to academic success, leadership skills, engagedcitizenship, and a rich Wits experience. These services and opportunities are offered via:Counsellingand CareersDevelopment Unit(CCDU)pg.10The First-yearStudentRepresentativeand CommunitySocietiesCouncil (SRC)Outreachpg.11pg.11Campus HealthWits CitizenshipClubs andDisability(WCCO)pg.11Campus HousingExperience (FYE)and Wellness CentreRights Unitand Residence Development andLeadership Unit(DLU)pg.12Wits Sportpg.16Refer to to pages 10-19 for more informationStudent Life (Student Support)9
Counselling and Careers DevelopmentYou’re at Wits to get an education – noquestion about that. But which careerpath should you pursue? And how canyou acquire a realistic appreciation ofthe world of work?The Counselling and CareersDevelopment Unit (CCDU) can help.1. If you’re in Grade 11 or 12, makean appointment for a careercounselling session with a CareerPractitioner. This will help you toidentify suitable career paths andmake an informed decision.Contact the Unit for anappointment.2. If you’re a Grade 11 or 12 learner, acurrent university student or an adultconsidering a mid-career change,you’re eligible for the PsychometricCareer Assessment Programme (ata fee). Contact the Unit for moreinformation.We also want you to be the bestpossible version of yourself onceyou’re here, so our CCDU helpsstudents to access professionalsupportive services.Provided in a welcoming, empoweringand safe space, these include: Individual and group counselling Career counselling and development Psycho-educative workshops andprogrammes HIV education, advocacy and support Volunteer peer advocacy on socialjustice, mental health, and HIV Peer mentorship training Graduate recruitment The ‘Journey to Employability’ Life coaching Professional internships.Visit us: CCDU Building, Wits Braamfontein Campus West. Closest entrance: Gate 9,Enoch Sontonga Ave, BraamfonteinTel: 011 717 9140 /32 Email: info.ccdu@wits.ac.za)www.wits.ac.za/ccdu/For Career Guidanceanswer thecareer questionnaire, on:www.gostudy.net/wits10Student Life (Counselling and Careers Development)
Student Representative CouncilThere’s an active Student Representative Council (SRC), whichexists to voice your concerns, hear your suggestions andrepresent your interests (academic, financial, residential,sporting, etc.).Visit us: 2nd Floor, The Matrix,Wits Braamfontein Campus EastTel: 011 717 ubs and Societies“Find your happy place.Sign up. Join in.Connect.”There are a variety ofclubs and societies atWits, enabling you tofind your happy placewhether your interestslie in academics, business, culture, politics, religion, society orsocial responsibility.To find out how to register for clubs and societies, visit us duringOrientation Week at the Information Village on the Library Lawns,Braamfontein Campus East.Registrations may be debited to a student’s fee account only.Citizenship and Community Outreach“Do your little bit ofgood where you are;it’s those little bits of goodput together thatoverwhelm the world.”- Archbishop Desmond TutuWitsies are good people. But, more thanthat, Witsies are engaged and consciouscitizens who are connected to the needsof their communities - across campuses,the country, and the world.Wits Citizenship and CommunityOutreach (WCCO) enables you to donatetime, skills or talents as a volunteer, aspart of a rich co-curricular experience.The work of WCCO can shape how you: Learn to interact with your community Define public problems Develop your social skills and valuesystems Apply your knowledge Become a responsible citizenThere’s a wide range of communityengagement projects, led by students.Visit us: WCCO, Hostel Road(between the Cricket and Rugby Fields),Wits Braamfontein Campus EastTel: 011 717 9217 or 011 717 ommunity-outreach/Wits Food GardenStudent Life (Clubs and Societies and Citizenship and Community Outreach)11
Development and LeadershipThe word university comes from theLatin for ‘seeking truth together’, andis a shorter version of universitasmagistrorum et scholarium or a‘community of masters and scholars’.In this spirit, the Development andLeadership Unit (DLU) exists todevelop high-impact world leaders fora better society.The DLU believes that a vibrantstudent life experience requires anenvironment that allows the space forconstructive debate, critical enquiry,civic engagement and challenging thestatus quo – for the benefit of studentsand society.DLU learning platforms andco-curricular activities include: Student leadership camps, roundtables, training and development ‘Journeys of Discovery’ Outdoor experiential learningtheir potential for personal growth andintense self-discovery.Visit us: Development andLeadership Unit (DLU),1st Floor, The Matrix,Braamfontein Campus EastTel: 011 717 ship-unit/These help students to maximiseThe First-year Experience“A student-centredprogramme,designed to makethe journey fromhigh school to Witsa smooth andexciting one.”The First-year Experience (FYE)Programme is a student-centred programme aimed at helping First-yearstudents to transition from high schoolto university.3. Student development (personalleadership and self-awareness)It aims to offer student support whileproviding programmes that contributeto the student experience, promotea sense of belonging, and unlock thepotential for success and retention.4. ‘ Learn for Life’ (time management,learning styles, goal setting, etc.)The FYE Programme has six mainfocus areas:5. Academic seminars (onplagiarism, critical thinking, etc.)6. Civic engagement and advocacy(on outreach, gender equality, /1. Orientation2. Information, Communication andTechnology (ICT) skillsHealth and Wellness“Without optimal healthand well-being,it would be impossiblefor our students andstaff to be their bestacademic, co-curricular,extra-curricular, socialand moral selves”The Campus Health and WellnessCentre (CHWC) is the primary healthcare facility on campus, committed topromoting health, wellness and safety.Services include: Medical consultation on minor12ailments (a minimal fee is charged) Mental healthcare Reproductive health services,including contraception Vaccination programmes; e.g. flu,Hep B, etc. HIV counselling and testing The management of sexuallytransmitted diseases Emergency medical care Wellness programmes andawareness campaigns Applications for deferments if youare ill during exams Assessments for extra time duringexaminationsVisit us: The main CHWC service islocated on Lower Ground, Matrix,Braamfontein Campus East.Hours of operation are Monday toFriday from 08h00 to 16h30(we’re closed on weekendsand public holidays).A satellite health care service isavailable on the Wits EducationCampus in Parktown, in theHighfield House close to the maindining room.www.wits.ac.za/campushealth/Student Life (Development and Leadership, First-year Experience and Health and Wellness)
(Dis)AbilityIt’s not enough just to enrol studentswith disabilities at Wits.Our commitment is to providesupport and inclusion.At Wits, we want to offer a learningenvironment that is rewarding andenriching for students with disabilities,who receive the academic supportand reasonable accommodations theyneed to participate fully in all aspectsof university life.The Disability Rights Unit (DRU) worksto overcome the educational barriersand accessibility requirements facingstudents with visual, hearing, physical,learning and psychological disabilities,as well as chronic illnesses.Services include: campus orientation IT and mobility training state-of-the-art assistive technology support for Deaf students throughSouth African Sign Languageinterpreting or real-time captioningservices assistance with extra-time applications for tests and exams, and academic materials in accessibleformats (e.g. electronic, braille).At the same time, the DRU focuses onthe design of innovative learning andworking environments, as well as thepromotion of disability awareness andthe abilities of people with disabilities.How to contact the DRU: 1st Floor,Solomon Mahlangu House, East Wing,Braamfontein Campus East1st Floor, Admin Block, ParktownEducation CampusTel: 011 717 9152/51www.wits.ac.za/disability-rights-unit/The Disability Rights Unit13
Campus Housing and Residence LifeModern, secure, professionally managed,and well maintained.Some of ourresidencesBraamfontein Campus EastInternational House, Jubilee Hall*,Men’s Halls*, Sunnyside Hall*Braamfontein Campus WestOne in five Witsies live in oneof our 17 residences!Barnato Hall, David Webster Hall,West Campus Village, Yale VillageBraamfonteinBraamfontein Centre, Noswal Hall,Rennie HouseParktown Education CampusGirton Hall*, Medhurst Hall*,Reith Hall*ParktownErnest Oppenheimer Hall*,Knockando Halls*, Wits Junction*Junior catered residenceswww.wits.ac.za/accommodation/14Student Life (Campus Housing and Residence Life)
Services on offerOur residences – under the Divisionof Campus Housing and ResidenceLife (CHRL) – offer all the day-to-dayservices you need to feel at homewhile studying at Wits, includingaccommodation, housekeeping,meals, recreation, and access tosupport, development, and extracurricular activities.There are single-gender cateredresidences for junior undergraduatesand mixed-gender catered andself-catered residences for seniors.There are six dining halls catering forres students and oppidani (daystudents) who can register for meals.Services include: 24-hour security and access control Academic support for First-yearundergraduates Cultural activities DSTV rooms and indoor games Free laundry facilities Inter-res/inter-campus transport Live-in wardens Professional catering Regular cleaning services Sporting programmes Social events Residence computer centres andWifi accessSome residences even have swimmingpools, sports facilities, gyms, andmore.ApplicationinformationBefore applying for accommodation in a Wits residence, you mustfirst submit your application foracademic study. 30 September 2020 is theclosing date for 2020 applications. Apply through the selfservice portal, by clicking on theresidence self-service tile:https://self-service.wits.ac.za An application fee of R125(double room) or R625 (single room)is payable for new residencestudents, and proof of payment ofthe application fee should beuploaded after clicking on thestudent-centre tile. Alternatively,email proof of payment to:accommodation@wits.ac.zaNote: The availability of single roomscannot be guaranteed. Successful applicants must also paya non-refundable deposit of R990to confirm acceptance of a place inresidence.NB: All applicants who receive aresidence offer must pay the deposit,whether or not they have bursaries orscholarships. Acceptance of offers must be donevia the student self-service portal.Payment Information:Standard Bank,Application FeesAccount Number:200 346 385Branch Code: 004805First-year undergraduates are usuallyplaced in shared rooms. A limitednumber of single rooms is available,and these are allocated to applicantswho have paid the single room application fee, depending on availability.Res Life is often oneof the most rewardingexperiences of a Witsstudent’s university journey.Use your Person Numberas the reference.The residence application feeis non-refundable.Pay via EFT, credit cardor at the bank.Safety andsecurityYour safety and security is our toppriority. Our on-site ProtectionService staff carry out 24-hourvehicle and foot patrols, and offer24-hour on-campus escort service forall students and staff, especiallythose working late. There areemergency panic buttons throughoutthe campus, as well as an integratedsurveillance system and anautomated crime reporting system.There is an additional 24/7security service that exists torespond to security incidentsoff campus in Braamfontein andParktown, with the support of lawenforcement bodies.Student Life (Campus Housing and Residence Life)15
28 sport codesWits SportGame On!At Wits, we see health, fitness and being physically activeas a way of life. Wits Sport offers services and programmesdesigned to encourage the entire Wits Community to seehealth, fitness and being physically active as a way of life.We offer 28 sport codes ranging from hard-court sports tofield sports, the martial arts and aquatics. We providestudents the opportunity to participate in any of our sportsand to compete at the level that they choose, while contributing to enhancing the university’s sporting prowess andvibrant culture.Wits is SA’s only official“Elite Athlete Friendly”university, with28 sports codesWe also offer bursaries to top studentathletes who meet the necessaryacademic and sporting requirements.Outdoor sportIndoor sportWits Sport Bursary Applications01 April 2020 – 31 August 2020AquaticsAerobicsCricketBasketballElite Training,Testing & tain/BoulderingGymnasticsNetballKarate (JKA)OrienteeringTai Chi &Yuishinkai KobujutsuHow does Wits compare in terms of elite training, sportstesting and sports coaching? All our high performancecodes have dedicated specialists that provide sport specificstrength and conditioning programmes – high performanceathletes also have access to the Wits Initiative for Sportand Health exercise medicine programmes, sourced fromhigh calibre, internationally-recognised training programmes,to facilitate peak performance and rehabilitation.RowingRugbyRugby 7’sSnow SkiingTennisUltimate FrisbeeSquashTable TennisTang Soo DoVolleyballWar GamesUnderwater SportYachtingwww.wits.ac.za/sport/World-class sport facilitiesExpect world class sport facilities including football, rugby,cricket fields; hard court areas for tennis, basketball andnetball; two 50m swimming pools an artificial hockey turf;extensive indoor sport facilities; Futsal courts and an exceptional Wits Fitness and Wellness Centre which offers state ofthe art equipment, top trainers and cutting edge facilities.Wits Multi-Purpose Sports Hall – a world-classsport facility has hosted the following events: 2018 and 2019 Varsity Sports Basketball Tournament 2019 Spar National Netball Championships Finals 2019 Four Nations Futsal Tournament 2018 SA School Sports National Netball Championships16Student Life (Wits Sport)
– 2019 CHAMPIONS –All-Round Championsof Wits SportWinner of the 2019 Wits Sport AwardCombination Sport & Academic Award“Wits Sport helps student athlete balance sport goals with academicobligations, thanks to a qualified counselling psychologist who manages theAcademic Support Programme.”Romario Ferrao from the Wits Basketball Club 1st team achievedan average of 91% in 2018, in 2019 he achieved a mid-year aggregate of 94%.Shakeerah Jacobs – Winner of theWits Sport Awards of the Year 2019List your top five sport achievements: Player of the Year – JVW School League (2017) Player’s Player of the Year – Wits Football Awards (2018) Represented South Africa in the African Union Sports Council Region– five games held in Botswana (2018) u/20 call up for the 2019 Council of Southern Africa Football Associations(COSAFA) Women’s Championship u/20 call up for the 2019 All Africa Games held in MoroccoWhy did you choose Wits?Wits holds a high academicstandard and I wanted to challengemyself in balancing my footballwith my academic commitments,I would also like to explore DigitalArts as a career.What is the name of the highschool you went to?St Barnabas College (1 yr) TuksSport High School (2yrs) ParktownGirls High (2yrs)tasks way ahead of the deadlines/due dates.What are you studyingcurrently?What are your future goals?BA GeneralHow do you balance sportwith your academics?I try to manage my time effectivelyand I plan ahead and completeIn terms of academics I would liketo explore Digital Arts and possiblybecome a Game Designer orAnimator.In terms of football, I would liketo play abroad in the championsleague one day.Student Life (Wits Sport)17
– 2019 CHAMPIONS –Keagan GladeMichael HoranHigh School: King Edward VllSchoolHigh School: Greytown HighSchoolDegree: BCom Accounting studentDegree: BEd Honours studentDegree: BEng AeronauticalEngineering studentSport: RugbySport: RugbySport: HockeyAchievements:Achievements:Achievements: Getting into Wits (2017) Lions u/21 (2017) Receiving Academic Colours(2017) BEd Graduate (2018) Selected for SA u/21 (2018 and2019) Buying my first apartment at 19(2018) Playing for the professional Lionsteam (2018 - 2019) Playing for the Junior Boks (2019)Why did you choose Wits?I chose Wits because it is oneof the best universities in SouthAfrica, I also wanted to be the firstperson in my family to receive adegree at Wits.How do you balance studyingat Wits and playing your sport?Time management, planning anddiscipline is my recipe to balanceboth my academics and sport.What are your future goals?I want to become a Springbok anda qualified Chartered Accountant.18Kwanele NgemaStudent Life (Wits Sport) Pirates Grand ChallengeChampion (2019)Why did you choose Wits?The diversity and academicopportunitiesHow do you balance studyingat Wits and playing your sport?Having priorities, detailed planning,writing down all your requireddeadlines, dates and fixtures on avisible calendar.What are your future goals?To shape SA education and to bea professional rugby player.High School: Martitzburg College Maths and AP Maths award inhigh school Winning USSA Hockey (2019) Selected for the SouthernGauteng U/21 Hockey Team (2018and 2019)Why did you choose Wits? I choseWits because I wanted to doengineering and Wits is one ofthe best in the country. The otherreason is the hospitality that wasshown by the coaches and players.How do you balance studying atWits and playing your sport?Time management, planning anddiscipline is my recipe to balanceboth my academics and sport.What are your future goals?My goals are to keep working hardboth in hockey and my degree. Mygoal is to get through my degreewithin record time (four years) andafter I have completed my degree,work on making the SA men’shockey team.
– 2019 CHAMPIONS –Robyn Johnson –Winner of the 2019Wits Sport AwardSportswoman of the YearAnushka MonemaHigh School: Athlone Girls’ HighDegree: BSc Computer SciencestudentSport: Tang Soo DoAchievements: Wits Tang Soo Do Junior Studentof the Year Represented SA at the Tang Soo DoWorld Championships (2018) Received Full Blue Colours at theWits Sport Awards (2019) Finalist for the Gauteng Sportswoman of the year (2019) Wits Tang Soo Do Chairperson (2018and 2019)Why did you choose Wits?My parents told me to go for the best.How do you balance studying atWits and playing your s
Society of South Africa welcomed 52 new Fellow Actuaries into the profession, of whom 17 (one third) were Wits graduates, the most from any one university, also the most demographically diverse in South Africa. Wits hosted the first ever Quantum Computing Summer School in South Africa, in colloboration with @IBMResearch, JCSE, WIDS and
