Join the festivities as Wits University marks its 100th birthday this weekend

Wits University is celebrating its centenary this weekend, September 2 – 4, by offering the public a chance to experience its treasures, places of interest and art performances.

The Wits Homecoming Weekend will be abuzz entertainment for young and old, including exhibitions, film screenings, musical and theatre performances, a park run, campus tours, food and drink stalls, an arts and crafts market and more.

As the institution marks its 100th anniversary, it is also offering free entry to all Wits museums.

WITS CENTENARY PARADE

On Friday, students will take to the streets to reimagine the RAG (Remember and Give) procession. There will be floats, processions, brigades and an open bus….

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