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Geci and Themba signing the agreement with CLM Dean, Professor Jason Cohen
29 November 2023

ICESCO Chair for Innovation and Futures in Africa launched at Wits

Wits University, through the Tayarisha Research Group, based at the Wits School of Governance, signed an agreement with...
Mirriam Sibanda
25 November 2023

Study Monitoring and Evaluation, urges WSG alumnus

People often think the saying, “the jack of all trades and master of none” is a bad thing. It is actually not, if you...
WSG Alumni
25 November 2023

Why studying Defence Management and Security matters

Speaking to Brigadier General Molefi Hlalele felt like a crash course in understanding the significant role played by...
Dr-Kambidima-Wotela
07 November 2023

Meet our new Academic Director

Associate Professor Kambidima Wotela is the new Academic Director at the Wits School of Governance. He was a Andrew W...
People
07 November 2023

SA’s 2022 census missed 31% of people - big data could help in future

Big data is not the answer to all the challenges that faced Census 2022, but it may be a key enabler for gathering...
Acting Head of the Wits School of Governance
07 November 2023

WSG's Acting Head of School honoured at inaugural Whistleblower Awards

Adjunct Professor Themba Maseko, interim head of the Wits School of Governance, was lauded for his courage and bravery...
Fire JHB
03 September 2023

Johannesburg’s catastrophic CBD fire is a tale of one city’s non-accountability crisis

Catastrophic events draw the attention-hungry media into the staggering horror of the moment which, although...
T.Maseko
01 September 2023

Leadership change at WSG

Adjunct Professor Themba Maseko is now the interim head of the Wits School of Governance, following Professor Mzukisi...
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21 August 2023

BRICS and the bars to dedollarising the world

A common currency is impractical in the short term due to divergent monetary regimes, the poor convertibility of...

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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...
WSG Academic Dr Thelela
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...