The ''Wits Vuvuzela''
is the student
newspaper
A newspaper is a Periodical literature, periodical publication containing written News, information about current events and is often typed in black ink with a white or gray background. Newspapers can cover a wide variety of fields such as poli ...
of the
University of the Witwatersrand
The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (), commonly known as Wits University or Wits, is a multi-campus Public university, public research university situated in the northern areas of central Johannesburg, South Africa. The universit ...
(Wits) in
South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the Southern Africa, southernmost country in Africa. Its Provinces of South Africa, nine provinces are bounded to the south by of coastline that stretches along the Atlantic O ...
. The newspaper is produced by the students of the Wits Department of Journalism,
and appears in both printed and online formats. The print version has a circulation of 10,000 bi-monthly while the
online newspaper
An online newspaper (or electronic news or electronic news publication) is the electronic publishing, online version of a newspaper, either as a stand-alone publication or as the online version of a printed periodical literature, periodical.
Goin ...
attracts between 40-60,000 unique views per month.
In addition to its regular coverage, the Wits Vuvuzela often tackles investigative journalism and in-depth features, contributing to important conversations within the academic and broader communities. Its role extends beyond just news reporting; it is a forum for student voices and a reflection of the dynamic environment at Wits University.
See also
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List of newspapers in South Africa
This is a list of newspapers in South Africa.
In 2017, there were 22 daily and 25 weekly major Urban area, urban newspapers in South Africa, mostly published in South African English, English or Afrikaans. According to a survey of the South A ...
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Vuvuzela
The vuvuzela is a horn with an inexpensive injection-moulded plastic shell about long, which produces a loud monotone note typically around B♭ 3 (the first B♭ below middle C). Some models are made in two parts to facilitate storage, ...
References
Website
''Vuvuzela'' online
2010 establishments in South Africa
Mass media in Johannesburg
Student newspapers published in South Africa
University of the Witwatersrand
Weekly newspapers published in South Africa
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