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Professor Zeblon Vilakazi, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Wits University

Wits' new VC takes the reigns Welcome message from Professor Zeblon Vilakazi, the new Vice-Chancellor and Principal.

Wits' new VC takes the reigns Welcome message from Professor Zeblon Vilakazi, the new Vice-Chancellor and Principal.

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Covid-19 portal Get the latest news, research, analysis and information on the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

Covid-19 portal Get the latest news, research, analysis and information on the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

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Covid-19 policy briefs must be realistic: a review by young southern African scientists

Covid-19 policy briefs must be realistic: a review by young southern African scientists 20 January 2021

A wealth tax for South Africa

A wealth tax for South Africa 20 January 2021

Update 62: Our collective responsibility

Update 62: Our collective responsibility 19 January 2021

Welcome message from our new VC, Professor Zeblon Vilakazi 18 January 2021

Research. For Good.

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We actively engage in high quality research in the broad fields of natural science, medical and health science, social science, the humanities, and engineering and technology.

Wits opinion pieces

The seasonal dietary migration of Impala in the Kruger National Park in South Africa rivals the geographical migration of wildebeest in the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.

Writing opinion pieces, editorials and as columnists, Wits academics apply their research, expertise, insights and analysis to shape a new world.

Student Crisis Line Support for students experiencing emotional and psychological distress. The toll-free line is managed by professionals and is available 24/7/365.

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Covid-19 Screening Tool Staff and students will have to use the Covid-19 Screening Tool before being allowed access to University campuses and premises.

Long Term Data Access Through a partnership with Vodacom, staff and students will be provided with data to access selected URLs through the Wits network.

Wits Covid-19 Resources Printable materials and videos to communicate the message about preventing the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus.

Library resources Make use of our online resources: Ask a librarian, access journal articles, databases, and free e-Resources.

Student crisis app Live chat counselling with the ICAS-Wits App. Search for ICAS On-the-Go on Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Register. The company code is WIT001.

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