Wits in 60 Seconds

Wits researchers found that power cuts disrupt students’ sleep and affect academic performance. Wits honoured outstanding staff for their work in teaching, research, innovation and service at the annual Vice-Chancellor’s Awards. Researchers also warned that political blame and distrust in government fuel attacks on migrants. Meanwhile, a study found that 85% of South African teachers enjoy their careers despite stress and heavy workloads. New research also showed that South Africa’s school vaccination programme has reduced infections linked to cervical cancer by 83% among teenage girls.