Wits polyglot wins Chinese proficiency competition
A talent for languages and an interest in the cultures of the world is opening doors for a Wits music student.
Rising talent to explore community theatre and policies in Germany
Masters student Relebohile Mabonda wraps up a performance and prepares to join the German Chancellor's Fellowship Programme for prospective leaders.
Guarding the arts in a pandemic
I wanted to help the School of Arts because the lecturers were busy dealing with so many other issues concerning students.
Getting serious about gaming
Games from the Game Design programme at the Wits School of Digital Arts tell important stories, and allow for solutions to many real-world problems.
Remembering Zim Ngqawana 10 years on, a singular force in South African music
Zimasile ‘Zim’ Ngqawana, died unexpectedly and too soon on 10 May 2011 at the age of 51, leaving bereft a family and a musical community that spanned the globe.
A posthumous award for Sibongile Khumalo
South Africa’s first lady of song, Dr Sibongile Khumalo, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Music posthumously by Wits University.
Khumalo used her voice to change lives
Wits University extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sibongile Khumalo, a music legend and an icon of South African music.
Wits Jazz lecturer premieres album at virtual National Arts Festival
Dr Jonathan Crossley launches 433 Eros with his band, Deep Spacer, at the 2020 virtual National Arts Festival (vNAF).
PhD in sight for student who speaks through jazz
A blind jazz music student in the Wits School of Arts has been awarded a PhD scholarship worth R130 000 from the Arts Research Africa (ARA) project.
Wits flutist wins international scholarship
Wits flutist and music tutor Khanyisile Mthetwa will perform at the 47th Annual National Flute Association Convention as part of winning the scholarship.
VAYA - BLNK special screening at Apollonia on Thursday 5 April
VAYA - BLNK special Film & TV screening.
Mnet Magic in Motion Graduation
Wits Film and TV class of 2016 graduate from Mnet Magic in Motion Academy
MA Student Sivan Raphaely nominated for Best Student Film at Rapid Lion Film Festival
Wits Film and Television MA student Sivan Raphaely was nominated for the Best Student Film Award at the Rapid Lion Film Festival 2017.
Wits Film & TV Student Samkelisiwe Mkhoba to Star in MTV Shuga
Wits Film and TV students short film shortlisted for Film4Climate Competition
Wits’ Gabi Ngcobo to curate Berlin Biennale
The Fine Arts lecturer will head the 10th Biennale taking place in Germany next year.
Wits Film and TV named as one of the best international film schools by the Hollywood Reporter
Wits Young Artist Award
Tales of Ovid: Metamorphosis
Wits students making waves on the pop scene: Recent EP and single releases
Wits dominates Naledi nominations
Wits has most NRF-rated music researchers
Dr Rory Bester invited to join the Global Nominator panel for the Prix Pictet
Dr Rory Bester has been invited to join the Global Nominator Panel for the Prix Pictet, the world’s leading prize in photography and sustainability.
History of Art Tutors at Mercedes Benz Fashion week
Joni Brenner at the Still Point
Joni Brenner’s latest solo exhibition ran at London Gallery, Art First between 8 October – 14 November 2015