Funding applications for missing middle introduced
The gap funding will be granted only to South African citizens and permanent residents who study towards undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in 2017.
The gap funding will be granted only to South African citizens and permanent residents who study towards undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in 2017.
Students must ensure that the Acknowledgement of Debt is signed by 28 February 2017.
Statement from the Senior Executive Team:
All examinations were concluded successfully yesterday, without disruption. Supplementary and deferred examinations will now be written in December and January.
The University announced an accelerated plan to advance transformation through a number of key strategies.
There will be two sittings for the examinations – the current sitting and a second sitting in December/January, depending on the Faculty.
Statement from the Senior Executive Team (11:00):
Students who feel traumatised or unprepared to write examinations due to the recent protests are advised to apply for deferred examinations.
Exams to go ahead as scheduled with the University's normal rules around exams and accommodation in place.
Update from the Senior Executive Team (10:00):
University warns students against anonymous calls, threatening students with expulsion.
Statement from the Senior Executive Team (17:00):
Senior Executive Team (10:00):
Statement from the Senior Executive Team (17:00):
Wits Chancellor, Justice Dikgang Moseneke, calls for an Education Codesa on FeesMustFall impasse.
Statement from the Council of the University of the Witwatersrand:
Message from the Senior Executive Team (09:00):
Telkom, Cell C, Vodacom and MTN have agreed to provide mobile data services for students to access academic material until the end of the year.
The University will allocate the funds towards supporting a minimum of 250 students.
Update from the Senior Executive Team (10:00):
Update from the Senior Executive Team (17:00):
Bus services run with additional security and pick-ups and drop-offs will occur within campus perimeters.
Protestors urged to keep to designated areas of protest.
Academic programme going ahead as scheduled.
Peaceful demonstration by students with disabilities and workers the only protest action today.
No major incidents reported over the weekend.
Students who have been identified as having violated the University’s rules are being suspended.
UPDATE FROM THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE TEAM (10:00):
95% of all classes went ahead as scheduled across all campuses.
About 100 books were damaged and a high-level investigation is underway by Wits Security and the police.
Wits stays committed to solving issues, which can only be resolved at national level.
No major incidents on the Braamfontein or Parktown campuses reported.
Academic programme goes ahead with no reports of disruptions.
Update on incidents on campus and list of study venues open at night.
Study venues and computer labs on campus that stay open after 10pm announced.
Senior Executive Team update on incidents on Wits campus.
Classes to resume as normal tomorrow.
Summary of incident report from Campus Control:
Update from the Senior Executive Team (10:00):
Update from the Senior Management Team (17:00):
Update from the Senior Executive Team (10:00):
Update from the Senior Executive Team (06:30):
Update from the Senior Management Team (18:00):
Update from the Senior Executive Team (17:00):
Update from Senior Executive Team (14:00):
Update from the Senior Executive Team (10:00):
Update from the Senior Executive Team (16:30):
Update from the Senior Executive Team (10:30):
Update from the Senior Executive Team (17:00):
Update from the Senior Executive Team (13:30):
Update from the Senior Executive Team (10:00):
Update from Senior Executive Team (18:00):
Update from the Senior Executive Team (13:00):
Update from the Senior Executive Team (10:00):
Statement from the Senior Executive Team (22:00)
Statement from SET to clarify the chain of events as they occurred today:
[READ] Draft pledge that Wits University would have made at the General Assembly (postponed) today.
Urgent announcement from the Statement from the Senior Executive Team (08:30):
Here follows the details for the General Assembly to be held on Friday:
Update from the Senior Executive Team (11:00) on agreement reached, academic programme and General Assembly:
Update from Senior Executive Team - 04.10.16 (22:00)
Talks to reach a negotiated settlement with protesting students ongoing.
Update from Senior Executive Team (13:00):
Update from Senior Executive Team on University opening (09:00):
Letter from Professor Adam Habib, Vice-Chancellor and Principal:
Phased opening of the University follows several engagements with a range of stakeholders, including students.
Wits SET announcement on preliminary staff poll results.
Wits SET clarifies its position on quality, free higher education.
The University is still waiting for auditors to verify the staff poll and will make results available as they come through.
Students and staff are strongly encouraged to participate in a poll regarding the resumption of the academic programme.
Update from the Senior Executive Team (17:00) on Thursday's poll:
It was with great sadness that the University learnt about the passing of Mr Celumusa Ntuli.
The University has received a report that an employee of one of our service providers who worked in a residence passed away last week.
Update on academic activities from the Senior Executive Team (15:00):
Here follows the response from the Senior Executive Team to messages from concerned students, parents and staff:
Following the suspension of University activities, Wits has received hundreds of emails and calls:
Petrol bombs found on campus
"The University will resume normal activities once we can guarantee the safety and security of staff, students and property."
Notice from the Senior Executive Team (13:30):
The University remains calm this morning without incident.
Wits condemns the acts of violence that led to arrests and injuries.
Statement from the Senior Executive Team:
Update from the Senior Executive Team on the situation on campus on Tuesday:
Update from the Senior Executive Team on the situation on campus during student protests.
Business as usual at Wits after the announcement by Minister of Higer Education, Dr Blade Nzimande, regarding fee increases.
The University of the Witwatersrand notes the announcement made by Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Training today.
Senior Executive Team statement: Security has been reinforced on campus and police are on standby.
The South Gauteng High has made court interdict final on 25 April 2016.
Wits management commits to working with student representatives to resolve funding issues.
Proposals on the question of financing the higher education sector and free education are now welcomed.
The situation is contained and protesters have dispersed.
Statement from the Senior Executive Team on measures to curb unlawful activities.
Notice from Professor Tawana Kupe, Chairperson of the Naming Committee:
Statement from the Senior Executive Team on actions taken following disruptions on Monday:
Tuesday classes continue as normal after politically orchestrated protests disrupted campus activities.
Statement from Senior Executive Team: Police asked to intervene and arrest individual for criminal acts.
Statement from the Senior Executive Team: University activities continue.
Guidelines for how to respond when faced with disruptions, violence or threats:
Senior Executive Team statement on protest violating court order.
Clarification on the payment of fees due by end of March 2016.
The University will take action against anyone involved in acts of violence on our campuses, in line with our rules, policies and procedures.
Police are investigating various charges against the individuals arrested on Friday, 19 February 2016.
About 14 individuals were arrested and taken to the Hillbrow Police Station on Friday for violating a court order obtained by the University earlier this year.
The Wits Senior Executive Team assures staff and students that University continues to operate as usual.
An update on yesterday's attempt by students to unlawfully occupy the Concourse of Senate House.
The University confirms that a bus was set alight just after 11pm last night outside the Knockando Halls of Residence in Rockridge Road in Parktown.
The Office of the Dean of Students, together with internal stakeholders, is proactively addressing students' food and accommodation needs.
Senior Executive Team statement on appeals process.
Senior Executive Team statement on Insourcing Task Team (ITT).
Senior Executive Team statement at 14:30:
The interim court order, issued 15 January 2016, will remain in effect until 25 April 2016 when the matter will be heard on the opposed roll.
Update from the Senior Executive Team regarding insourcing:
Statement by the Ministry of Higher Education and Training following a meeting with 26 vice-chancellors and rectors:
Wits University Management and the Wits Students’ Representative Council have reached agreement on a range of issues that are summarised here:
Message from the Senior Executive Team at 08:00:
Media briefing: Statement by the vice-chancellors and rectors of the public universities in Gauteng at 15:00:
Open letter by Professor Adam Habib on behalf of the Senior Executive Team:
Senior Executive Team statement at 16:00:
The University obtained an Interim Court Order in the South Gauteng High Court on 15 January 2016.
Senior Executive Team statement:
Senior Executive Team statement at 09:00:
Senior Executive Team statement at 13:30:
Senior Executive Team statement at 13:00:
Senior Executive Team statement at 09:00: