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04 February 2025
The captive democracy of SAs coalition governance
Coalition governance offers potential for enhancing democracy in theory; but the dominance of party-political funding...

09 January 2025
Message from the Head of the Wits School of Governance
Warm Greetings for the New Year to all our stakeholders

08 December 2024
Meet our new Dr(s) graduating from WSG
Six WSG students graduated with their PhD qualifications on Monday, 9 December 2024. Read a summary of their research.

04 November 2024
Highlights from the Civic Tech Innovation Forum 2024
The Civic Tech Innovation Forum 2024, themed, #UnderTheHood of Tech, Community, and Self, peeled back the layers of...

07 October 2024
Wits Chancellor advocates for the voiceless in the digital age
Wits Chancellor, Dr Judy Dlamini made a passionate plea to consider marginalised people who needs to be included in the...

03 October 2024
Calls to end the gender digital divide
Countries are urged to introduce policy interventions to close the digital divide, especially with regards to gender.

02 October 2024
Inclusivity must be at the heart of AI development – Professor Marwala
Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the heart of this transformation, offering immense potential to innovate and address...

25 September 2024
Digital governance, AI to take centre stage at ICEGOV 2024
South Africa’s Department of Public Service and Administration, the Centre for Public Service Innovation and the Wits...

13 September 2024
WSG mourns the passing of Mr Pravin Gordhan
Wits University is profoundly saddened by the passing of Mr Pravin Gordhan. Mr Gordon was, since 2017, a Visiting...
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07 February 2025
WATCH: WSG experts weigh in on SONA
Professor Kwandiwe Kondlo and Dr Rekgotsofetse Chikane discussed what to expect at the State of the Nation Address by...

20 January 2025
WATCH: Trump inauguration - what to expect
Dr Thelela Ngcetane-Vika spoke to the SABC about incoming US President Donald Trump's vision as he returns to the White...

20 January 2025
WATCH: Reflection on #FeesMustFall legacy - Chikane
Former #FeesMustFall activist Dr Rekgotsofetse Chikane, contributor to Fees Must Fall: Student Revolt, Decolonisation...

19 November 2024
WATCH: Russia-Ukraine Conflict - WSG weighs in
Dr Thelela Ngcetane-Vika reflected on the ongoing war in Ukraine. This comes after US President Joe Biden authorised...

19 November 2024
WATCH: Johannesburg Water Crisis - WSG expert comments
The Johannesburg water crisis is deepening, with water restrictions set to tighten even further. Adjunct Professor Mike...

06 November 2024
WATCH: US voters trust Trump with US economy and global affairs
Dr Thelela Ngcetane-Vika says preliminary election results in the United States are telling about voters' trust in...