A History of Pride
With Pride month being celebrated in America, we take a look back at how the fight for the LGBTQIA+ community to be recognized in our own country of South Africa …
Does this city work for you?
As the City of Cape Town cracks down on the existence of its homeless population, the question arises of if the city is truly there to serve the majority of …
Chinese Citizens’ Lukewarm Response To Three-Child Policy
Citizens remain unenthusiastic in light of China’s new three-child policy. By Imaan Voterson This article is exclusive to the Online Edition 3 of VARSITY News. China has implemented a three-child …
Draft law prohibits ownership of firearms on the premise of self-defence
The amendment could cultivate the ideal environment for the occurrence of infractions By Asemahle Ntoyakhe This article is exclusive to the Online Edition 3 of VARSITY News. Subject to the …
Why we are not ready for face-to-face teaching
The unending pandemic has prompted a less rigorous following of COVID-19 regulations. By Nita Naidoo This article is exclusive to the Online Edition 3 of VARSITY News. The current regulations …
Hope for the future of land expropriation
It is our mandate as ‘born frees’ to use our newly found democratic voices to address the injustices of our past. By Junior Dlamini This article is exclusive to the …
Africa Day: The Origin
Africa Day: The Origin Celebrating Africa Month, the history of the African Union is reviewed This article is exclusive to Edition 2 of VARSITY Online by Ilhām Choonara On …
Palestine and Israel: A brief background
Palestine and Israel: A Brief Background A split-second dive into the complicated history of the Israel-Palestine territory By Josh Raynham This article is exclusive to the Online Edition 2 of …
Zuma v State: “I plead Not Guilty”
The embattled politician appears with co-accused in the Pietermaritzburg High Court to answer to 16 charges of corruption, fraud, money laundering and racketeering. By Seth Meyer This article …
SEA POINT, 2021: PALESTINE SUPPORTER CALLED A ‘TERRORIST’
SEA POINT, 2021: PALESTINE SUPPORTER CALLED A ‘TERRORIST’ Solidarity breeds ire on Atlantic Seaboard By Imaan Voterson This article is exclusive to the Online Edition 2 of VARSITY News. …
SA remains highly vulnerable to third wave
Third wave of COVID-19 approaching. By Micha Cerf This article is exclusive to the Online Edition 1 of VARSITY News. In recent modelling data released by the National Institute …
Hands off my Freedom, hands off my Rights, hands off my Hijab!
France’s Hijab ban and what it means for freedom. By Ilham Choonara This article is exclusive to the Online Edition 1 of VARSITY News. In the early months …
#JusticeForLulu: Brutal murder of gay man sparks national outrage
Murder of Andile ‘Lulu’ Ntuthela sends LGBTQIA+ protestors to parliament. By Imaan Voterson This article is exclusive to the Online Edition 1 of VARSITY News. On 16 April, …
The Trial of Derek Chauvin
George Floyd’s murderer guilty in “trial of the century” This article is exclusive to the Online Edition 1 of VARSITY News by Asemahle Ntoyakhe This tribunal litigation …
Oscars 2021: SA’s My Octopus Teacher strikes gold
The Netflix hit documentary wins in the ‘Best Documentary’ category, and receives a congratulations from President Cyril Ramaphosa This article is exclusive to the Online Edition 1 of …
Fire Break: Expectation vs. Reality
UCT students vs the procrastination trap amidst #UCTFires tragedy By Josh Raynham This article is exclusive to the Online Edition 1 of VARSITY News. The tragedy that was …
Jagger Library Restoration
University met with love and support at the loss of a limb. By Ilham Choonara This article is exclusive to the Online Edition 1 of VARSITY News. …
UCT Surgical Society Scrub Run
By Alana Williams This article is exclusive to the Online Edition 11 of VARSITY News. The UCT Surgical Society Scrub Run involves a group of health sciences students, doctors …
Zendaya’s Powerful 2020 Emmy Win
By Hannah van Teylingen This article is exclusive to the Online Edition 11 of VARSITY News. “There is hope in our young people and I just want to say to all …
12 Tips on How to Prevent Yourself from Being Kidnapped
Safety tips on to how to avoid being kidnapped and what to do if you find yourself in a kidnapping situation By Emma Sacco This article is exclusive to the …