Opinion
Lessons from the frontline: what I learnt from managing Wits for eight years
27 December 2020 - 00:00
My last day in office as vice-chancellor of Wits University was on 18 December, even though my tenure formally comes to an end on New Year’s Eve. It’s been just shy of eight years and what a ride it has been. I presided over two national challenges; #FeesMustFall and the Covid-19 pandemic. Both had the potential to destroy our university. Yet today Wits is stronger than it has ever been...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
There’s never been a more important time to support independent media.
From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to you.
For just R80 you can become a premium member (digital access) and support a publication that has played an important political and social role in South Africa for over a century of Sundays. You can cancel anytime.
Already subscribed? Sign in below.
Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.