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Van Den
30 March 2026

What is the the Universal Health Access and Coverage policy framework?

The journey toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in South Africa has long been trapped between constitutional ambition...
Cogta DG Kevin Naidoo
25 March 2026

“Public finance is not about numbers - It is about people”

The Wits School of Governance (WSG), in a landmark partnership with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC)...
DPME advocate speaks at Wits
12 March 2026

Developing countries must focus on the wellbeing of its citizens - Makobe

​Advocate Melanchton Makobe Acting Director General delievered the keynote address at the launch of Public Sector...
team for UNESCO chair
17 February 2026

Joffe brings UNESCO Chair in Cultural Entrepreneurship and Policy to WSG

The Wits School of Governance (WSG) has strengthened its global footprint with the establishment of the UNESCO Chair in...
Themba in court yard
01 January 2026

Governance Matters: A New Year Message from the WSG

As we step into 2026, we do so with pride, purpose, and profound appreciation for the year behind us. 2025 was a year of...
Hospital machine
17 December 2025

Reassessing the debate on medical tax credits and NHI — accuracy matters for sound health policy

The ongoing debate about medical tax credits and the National Health Insurance reveals critical nuances that are often...
MoU signing
04 December 2025

PSETA, WSG sign MoU to strengthen professionalisation of the public sector

The Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (PSETA) and the Wits School of Governance (WSG) at the...
WSG Academic Dr Thelela in New York
24 November 2025

Gender is central in Governance - Ngcetane-Vika

At the G20 Summit, Dr Thelela Ngcetane-Vika spoke about the importance of gender in governance and addressing...
Dr Frank Lekaba speaking at at conference
22 November 2025

Are Africa’s voices being heard at the G20 Summit?

Dr Frank Lekaba, Senior Lecturer at the Wits School of Governance joins Tsepiso Makwetla at Channel Africa to discuss...

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10 March 2026

WATCH: AUDA-NEPAD, WSG launch innovative executive programme

Advocate Melanchton Makobe, Acting Director-General of the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, joined H.E...
WSG graduate
28 July 2025

WATCH: Meet Jabulisile Shabalala, a WSG graduate who shares her research on inclusive housing

Meet Jabulisile Shabalala, a WSG graduate who shares her research on inclusive housing
Dr Linda Nelson Mandela Childrens Trust
28 July 2025

WATCH: Dr Linda Ncube-Nkomo says "Leadership is not confined to job titles"

Dr Linda Ncube-Nkomo, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund addresses WSG delegates
WSG Academic Dr Thelela
14 May 2025

WATCH: US genocide claim aims to undermine SA in Israel case - Ngcetane-Vika

Forty-nine white South African Afrikaners arrived in the United States of America to be granted refugee status, claiming...
Prof Bayo speaking at a conference
01 April 2025

WATCH: WSG Post Election Conference

Consolidating South Africa’s Democratic Governance: The WSG Post Election Conference took place from 26 until 28 March...
Wits School of Governance Academic Director: Professor Kwandiwe Kondlo
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...