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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...
Professor Themba Maseko standing outside WSG
09 January 2025

Message from the Head of the Wits School of Governance

Warm Greetings for the New Year to all our stakeholders
Dr Caryn Abrahams and her PhD graduate
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.
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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...
Chancellor
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...
Feature Jason and Digital divide
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.
Professor Marwala
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...
ICEGOV general tech pic
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...
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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...
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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...
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20 January 2025

WATCH: Reflection on #FeesMustFall legacy - Chikane

Former #FeesMustFall activist Dr Rekgotsofetse Chikane, contributor to Fees Must Fall: Student Revolt, Decolonisation...
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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...
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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...
WSG Academic Dr Thelela
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...