10 May 2020
We have not 'flattened the curve' and our current trajectory is very concerning
South Africa's Covid-19 pandemic trajectory is far from clear.
16 April 2020
Covid-19 is giving African governments cover to crack down on media
Many African governments are stifling freedom of expression under the guise of tackling Covid-19.
15 April 2020
Message from the Head of School
Dear WSG student Wits is proud to re-open on Monday, 20 April 2020, with every course going online.
01 October 2019
Meet our new staff at WSG
We are excited to announce the arrival of our new academic staff members.
26 September 2019
The demand side of financial inclusion in SA
Are we paying attention to the demand side of financial inclusion in SA?
24 September 2019
Integrity is key in economics – Professor Ben Fine
It can be quite challenging to condense 50 years of scholarship and teaching as an academic economist.
01 July 2019
We need a social pact to secure the farming industry
Mutually beneficial social pacts between farmers and employees will strengthen rural safety, security and peace.
20 June 2019
Young academic talent developed at WSG
Three young African students started a newly initiated pre-doctoral programme in 2018 at the Wits School of Governance.
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