Wits University Targeted in Major Cyberattack Amid Surge in Global Oracle Breaches
By Jimmy Zwane17 October 2025 | 11:00 AM Johannesburg — The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has confirmed that it was the target of a sophisticated cyberattack, as part of a larger breach affecting Oracle E-Business systems across several countries. In a statement issued on Friday, Wits said the attack is being classified as a “zero-day” exploit — a high-level cyber...
Almost Half of Johannesburg Students in New Study Screened Positive for Probable Depression
By Jimmy Zwane | 16 October 2025 A recent study conducted at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg has revealed a concerning mental health trend: nearly 48% of undergraduate participants screened positive for probable depression. The research used the PHQ‑2 questionnaire to detect signs of probable depression among students. With a response rate of 8.4% (1,046 out of 12,404...
