Department of Political Studies @WitsUniversity. Address: Robert Sobukwe Block, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa
Joined April 2017
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For many South Africans, access to basic services remains a daily struggle. From failing infrastructure to communities forced to seek better living conditions elsewhere, what will it take to restore trust in local government? With the 2026 Local Government Elections underway, the state of South Africa's municipalities and their ability to serve communities remains an important issue.
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Dear Witsies, We extend our best wishes to you all for your final exams. Good luck! 📚🤩🎓🏛️
If you are finding exam season challenging, support is available: shorturl.at/MaYib
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🛎️Join Wits University for the Senate Lecture by Professor Daryl Glaser from the School of Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, titled “Liberal Socialism: Its Career and Mine”.
📅 16 November 2026
⏰ 17:00
📍 Solomon Mahlangu House, Braamfontein Campus East
🔗 RSVP: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/47F5…
🎥 Live Stream: youtu.be/TT8V2ATA_h0
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What role do those in power play in South Africa’s gender-based violence and femicide crisis?
The Wits Faculty of Humanities hosted a symposium examining how attitudes, actions and a lack of trust in the criminal justice system contribute to the ongoing crisis, with many cases of sexual violence going unreported.
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Tomorrow, Brazil will hold the second round of its presidential election. The outcome will have implications not only for Brazil, but also for South Africa and the wider world. Caio de Araújo, our Research Fellow, examines the scenario.
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Join us for the 2026 October Forum. Details and registration (online and in-person) at swop.org.za/the-70s-and-us
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Keynote conversation, David Scott (Columbia) and Michael Hardt (Duke) with Noor Nieftagodien (Wits History Workshop). Go to our website for registration (online and in-person): swop.org.za/swop-popularpoli…
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Multiple people tried to break into South Africa's Constitutional Court today with pangas (machetes) because they disliked a court ruling on the rights of asylum-seekers.
On the same day when the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to a South African for upholding international law.
Anti-foreigner violence erupts outside ConCourt
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The 70s and Us
28 October (5:30pm for 6pm until 8pm)
Keynote conversation: David Scott (University of Columbia) and Michael Hardt (Duke University), facilitated by Noor Nieftagodien (History Workshop, Wits).
29 October (9am – 5pm) - Roundtables
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What will Wits’ new Cultural Precinct bring to Johannesburg? 🎭🎨🎶💙🏛️
Embedded in the Faculty of Humanities and the Wits School of Arts, the Precinct will bring together some of Wits’ key arts and cultural spaces, including the Wits Art Museum, Jack Ginsberg Centre for Book Arts and the new Chris Seabrooke Music Hall.
Plans also include a state-of-the-art Digital Arts building, expanded Wits School of Arts facilities, new exhibition and performance spaces, and further development of the Wits Theatre Complex.
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A major new chapter for arts and culture at Wits and in Johannesburg. 💙🏛️🎭
Wits University has announced the development of a R341 million Cultural Precinct that will transform the University’s south-eastern edge in Braamfontein into an accessible hub for arts, culture, performance, heritage and creative innovation.
The five-year development will connect Wits more closely to the city, opening up more of the University’s creative life to Joburgers while contributing to the regeneration of Johannesburg.
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‼️ 8am Eastern Time Update on Micah Reddy & Kooki Mahmoud missing in 🇩🇯:
“The Committee to Protect Journalists is increasingly alarmed that South African journalist Micah Reddy and his fixer, Kooki Mahmoud, have been unreachable in Djibouti for more than 24 hours. Their families and colleagues urgently need answers. CPJ understands their reporting was not focused on Djibouti and urges Djiboutian authorities to establish their whereabouts, credibly confirm their safety, and promptly release them if detained,” Angela Quintal, CPJ Africa Director.
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CPJ is deeply concerned by reports that South African journalist Micah Reddy and his local fixer Kooki Mahmoud are missing in Djibouti and urges authorities to immediately clarify their whereabouts and ensure their safety.
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Zambia: Another opposition politician jailed: George Chisanga amnesty.org/en/documents/afr…
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Wits honorary doctorate recipient, former Chairperson of the Wits Council, and retired Constitutional Court Justice Edwin Cameron reflects on the important role Wits plays in Johannesburg and South Africa. 💙🏛️
He highlights how Wits, through its expertise across disciplines, is already contributing to society and working with government, and believes the University has an important role to play in rebuilding public trust and strengthening the country.
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Xenophobia update: an anti-migrant mob attacked refugees in Durban with rakes, sticks and sjamboks. "A child was struck by a whip and trampled, a teenage girl collapsed from fear and trauma, two men were left bleeding from head wounds... Direct threats of rape and violence..."
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A Permanent Academic Job at Lecturer/Senior Lecturer at Wits politics.
Open thematic orientation.
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Closing date: 21 September 2026
