possibilities of the future

In its 2033 Strategic Framework outlines the university’s next century.

Wits will be the “leading edge” as the foremost research intensive university in the Global South, using its location inJohannesburg to act as an interlocutor to bridge the world’s divides.

This is a bold strategy supported by clear goals. These are to grow the next generation of change-makers and global scholars; innovate and pioneer knowledge; use knowledge and influence to advance society by tackling climate change and inequality; promote social justice and public health from the Global South; use its location in Johannesburg to act as an interlocutor and to bridge the world’s divides; and transform the global university landscape in association with African partners.

Vilakazi and principal (FRS) the global university landscape in association with African partners. By driving innovation throughout the university, embracing the diversity of people, disciplines and ideas, Wits will be a place where students and staff thrive.

The university will strive to empower graduates to be socially responsive and adaptive to an ever-changing world, guided on the values of excellence, people centrism and innovation.

The university will strive to empower graduates to be socially responsive and adaptive to an ever-changing world, guided on the values of excellence, peoplecentrism and innovation.

Wits vice-chancellor and principal, Professor Zeblon

Vilakazi said, “It is important for us to take Wits 2033 from being an ambition into being a real plan that is practical and real in each and every one of our work areas.

“We need you to shape the future with us, to help us imagine the possibilities and the opportunities over the next 10 years. I call on all of you to get involved, to engage, give feedback, critique, to share your thoughts with us in shaping our journey to Wits 2033.”

Prof. Zeblon Vilakazi Wits vice-chancellor and principal (FRS)

National Orders

Wits vice-chancellor and principal, Professor Zeblon Vilakazi said, “It is important for us to take Wits 2033 from being an ambition into being a real plan that is practical and real in each and every one of our work areas.

“We need you to shape the future with us, to help us imagine the possibilities and the opportunities over the next 10 years. I call on all of you to get involved, to engage, give feedback, critique, to share your thoughts with us in shaping our journey to Wits 2033.”

There are many distinguished graduates who have received national orders and international honours for their contribution to society. These include notable academics like Professor Raymond Dart, Professor Phillip V Tobias, Dr Helen Suzman, Professor Jacques Sellschop, Professor Frank Nabarro, Dr Himladevi Soodyall, Dr Selig Percy Amoils, Professor Valerie Mizrahi, Professor Barry Schoub, Professor Glenda Gray, Professor Helen Rees, Sir English, Sir David King, Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, Professor Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, and Professor Benedict Vilakazi, too many to name here.

The Order of Luthuli was bestowed on Professor Yosuf (Joe) Veriava and Dr Essop Essak for their contribution to medicine, but also for their activism and stance against the apartheid regime. Other activists included Ahmed Kathrada, Robert Sobukwe and Max Coleman fought for liberation and the promotion of human rights. Some activists like Ruth ������������������������������������������������������������������w�����������������