City Forum examines spatial inequality and development futures at Frankenwald
The forum brought research, local knowledge and policy discussions into one setting, centred on the realities of Stjwetla and Alexandra’s Far East Bank.
A feminist takes on the experiences and struggles of those living at the margin of sanitation grids
A feminist take on the experiences and struggles of those living at the margin of sanitation grids across urban Africa
µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø Urbanisms Conference and Urban Fare
Delegates from various corners of the world converged at Wits to reflect on urban planning and chart the way forward.
Inside Ludwig’s architectural exhibition
The urban design exhibition, ‘Integrated and Connected Thinking’, highlights Dr Ludwig Hansen's visionary work.
Bridging urban divides through education for a sustainable future
The Kelvin-Alexandra-Frankenwald City Studio is set to tackle the pressing urban challenges surrounding the Alexandra township in Johannesburg.
3D scanning: We recreated a sacred South µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø site
One criticism of current 3D models of archaeological sites is that they are presented devoid of human traces and history. We captured the spirit with our model.
South Africa’s 2022 census: Who's the biggest?
Has Johannesburg stopped growing, or are the numbers wrong? Cape Town may have overtaken Joburg as the largest city in South Africa.
Chair in Mobility and the Politics of Difference supports Gender and Geography
The 18th international architectural exhibition in Venice showcases urban spaces in the Global South - with µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø cities front and centre.
The real Joburg in 6 powerful photos
From butchers to hawkers, and shelters to miners, this book reveals the informal economy and texture of the city.
SA doesn’t need new cities: it needs to fix what it has
New towns have had a better track record in places of rapid economic and population growth, such as east Asian countries.
New forms of urban planning are emerging in Africa
Master planning has served the entwining interests and ambitions of international as well as local actors in Africa.
Architecture student a regional winner of Corobrik competition
Research addressing monumental buildings inherited from industrialisation wins regional round and advances to nationals.
Wits celebrates research excellence
It was an upbeat post-pandemic return to campus when Wits academics gathered to celebrate research excellence.
Finding a balance between rural versus metro support
Metros may be a graveyard for political ambition. But if parties or individuals succeed, the rewards are considerable.
Building a better city
A ‘world class µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø City’ begins and ends with history and geography.
IT Administrator at the forefront, providing innovative online learning solutions
The Wits Heroes Series celebrates staff members who went beyond the call of duty at the onset of Covid-19 in 2020.
There’s a disconnect between research and urban planning in Africa: how to fix it
The amount of data produced on urban Africa still pales in comparison to other parts of the world.
Annual SoAP exhibition goes online
For the first time, the Wits School of Architecture and Planning (SoAP) held its End of Year School Show online.
Student project goes to Dutch Design Week
The work of Joshil Naran, a masters in Architecture student, has been selected to showcase at a global festival for creatives and innovators.
New MOOC: What do Architects and Urban Planners do?
Wits University has added a new course to its free, online WitsX/edX learning platform.
The beauty of a good green deed
PROFILE: An early fascination with the environment sparked an interest in its protection for Miss Earth South Africa 2019.
Visitors flock to architecture exhibition
The Solomon Mahlangu concourse has been transformed into a platform for visionary works.
This is my land
Land ownership has historically been the great divider, and South Africa is no different. But is this the silver bullet to address our gross inequality?
Address: Unknown
Home, health, identity and dignity - creating smarter solutions and symbiotic thinking for Jozi’s homeless people.
Home truths and storied streets
Understand Johannesburg’s challenges, opportunities and intricacies through the cultural microcosm that is Orange Grove.
Decolonising houses
PROFILE: A Wits study is the first to look at transforming Victorian/Edwardian bungalows into urban compounds in Yeoville and Rosettenville.
Backyard not backward
Intentional living, the rise of imikhukhu and urban densification for dignity.
Mothers in motion: mums navigate cities with their kids’ needs in mind
Women frequently remain the primary caregivers and only a third of children in South Africa live with their biological fathers, research shows.
Corridors of freedom and transformation through transit
Researchers have confirmed that transit-orientated development (ToD) is a good choice to ensure a spatially transformed Johannesburg in 2057.
Laying the foundation for BRICS cities research
“BRICS Cities Facts & Analysis” is a 395-page book of data about more than 30 cities in Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS).
The revolt of South Africa’s metropoles: a revolution of rising expectations
The major metropolitan cities in South Africa rose up in revolt in the municipal elections on August 3 2016.
Wits graduate wins 2015 Corobrik National Student Architect Awards
Vedhant Maharaj became the 29th architectural student to take first prize at the Corobrik Architectural Awards.