What happened at wits?

A man died during violent clashes between the police and protesting Wits University students in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, on Wednesday. The hashtag #WitsProtest topped the trending list on Wednesday as news emerged that a bystander had been shot dead, allegedly by police, during a protest over university fees.

Can I still apply at wits?

Midyear applications for selected courses are open from 01 April: Semester 2 Short Courses: open until 15 June 2022. Semester 2 Corporate Governance & Admin courses: open until 15 June 2022. Midyear applications for BA degree (only): open until 31 May 2022.

What is wits University called now?

The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (/vətˈvɑːtəsrɑːnt/), is a multi-campus South African public research university situated in the northern areas of central Johannesburg. It is more commonly known as Wits University or Wits (/vəts/ or /viːts/).

How many black students are at wits?

Wits University’s 2018 Annual Report reflects our latest student numbers at 39 953, with black students – which includes African, Chinese, Indians and Coloureds – making up 82.94% of the student community, and white students making up 16.93%. Wits female students make up 54.64% and male students 45.34%.

What was the main reason for the students protest at Wits?

South Africa’s Wits University Students Are Protesting Rising Debt and Education Costs.

What happened to Bob Scholes?

Scholes, one of the world’s leading scientists on Climate Change, was a Professor of Systems Ecology, a Director of the Global Change Institute (GCI) and a Distinguished Professor at Wits. He passed away on the evening of Wednesday, 28 April, following a hike in Namibia with friends and colleagues. He was 63 years old.

Is Wits open for late applications?

Applications – Wits University. NB: The closing date for all applications is 30 September each year. Late applications will not be accepted. Before you are admitted to a residence, you will be required to pay R10000 of your residence fees for the year.

Is Wits open for 2022 late applications?

University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) Late Applications The application period for 2022 admission to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) closed on 30 September 2021. You won’t be able to submit any late applications.

Why are south african students protesting?

Protesters often come up against heavily armed police leading to tragic outcomes. The major demands by protesting students across the country are similar. However, the main demand has been more financial support from National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).