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Sizwe Mashinini an accomplished pianist, music producer and music director with a career spanning jazz, gospel, classical and African music. He’s worked with icons such as the late Hugh Masekela, Benjamin Dube, Nhlanhla Nciza and Thembisile Ntaka, and has collaborated on projects both locally and internationally. Sizwe is also a passionate music educator and is known for blending authentic African rhythms with modern technology to create meaningful, immersive musical experiences. Twitter · Instagram · Facebook

Luthando Dekeni, known professionally as Lolli Native, is a Cape Town-born artist and actor originally from Nyanga. Rooted in his Xhosa heritage, he is a prominent figure in the South African hip-hop scene and a proud representative of the Spaza movement. His sound is deeply influenced by the rhythms of Kwaito and Hip-Hop, which he has used to narrate his life experiences since a young age

In 2011, as part of the collective Mapak'shop, he performed alongside global superstar Usher at the Hansa Festival of Legends. He released his debut album, Ivangeli, in 2022. In 2023 and 2024, he collaborated and toured with music icon Sjava. Lolli has featured in major South African TV productions, including Adulting (Showmax), Isiphetho (e.tv), and Smoke & Mirrors (e.tv). He has since transitioned into an independent artist, launching his own record label, House of Natives. He is currently preparing for the release of his sophomore album, Amandla, set to drop in 2025. His new single SPAZA is out now and he is in studio to speak about his amazing career. Twitter · Instagram · Facebook

Elaine Ngwenya

Is the Business Development Manager at Witkoppen Health and Welfare

Centre, where she leads donor engagement, partnership development,

project management, proposal writing, marketing, and organisational

communications.

She also oversees the Social Services team, including the Orphaned and

Vulnerable Children and Family Care programmes, and chairs the

Employment Equity Committee, shaping policy implementation and staff

development strategies.

With over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Elaine brings

extensive expertise in fundraising, financial management, strategic

planning, and stakeholder relations, developed through senior roles at

Smile Foundation, DKMS Africa, and ForAfrika. Her leadership at

Witkoppen reflects a steadfast commitment to expanding healthcare access

and social support services for vulnerable communities across

Johannesburg. X · Instagram

Simone Naidoo

Is the founder and CEO of On Purpose Personal Development, dedicated to

helping clients grow holistically, mind, body, and spirit. A certified life coach,

Louise Hay Heal Your Life Coach and Study Course Teacher, ETDP SETA-

endorsed facilitator, and inspirational speaker, she leads retreats, corporate

training, and personal development programs.

She also works as a Herbalife wellness coach, spiritual development coach,

and Reiki practitioner. With over 11 years of experience in personal

development, she qualified as a Metaphysician in 2018 from the University

of Sedona, Arizona.

As a speaker, teacher, and seeker, her highest vision is mastery of self,

grounded in the belief that true self-awareness brings clarity of purpose and

direction in life. X · Instagram

Waxit Campus Square is more than a grooming destination; it's a brand integrated into student life. Operating in a vibrant academic hub, it targets the student and young professional demographic with quality services. Understanding the financial pressures its market faces, Waxit has launched the "Smooth Start" competition, offering direct financial aid for fees. This approach underscores a dual-purpose model: building a commercially sustainable beauty brand while acting as a supportive ally to the next generation. Instagram · Twitter

LulaOdiba, is a leading voice in South African media. A Wits alumni, She honed her skills right here on VOWFM and through a 5FM internship before becoming a prominent host on YFM’s popular The Lunch League. Her versatility extends to television as the host of 'Groove' on Channel O. Recognized for her excellence, she won ‘Best Daytime Show’ at the 2019 South African Radio Awards. She currently hosts 5Lunch with Nadia Romanos. Instagram · Twitter

The transition from high school to university is one of the most significant and

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disruptive shifts in a young person’s life. For many first-year students at Wits,

this transition comes with academic pressure, independence for the first time,

financial stress, identity exploration, and the emotional weight of expectations

from family and society. While students arrive prepared academically, many are

unprepared for the psychological, emotional, and social demands of varsity life.

Orientation Week is designed not only to introduce students to campus systems,

but also to equip them with tools to navigate change, build resilience, and

develop self-awareness. Increasingly, universities are recognising that success at

varsity is not determined by marks alone, but by a student’s ability to manage

pressure, adapt to failure, seek support, and understand their own strengths and

limitations.

Life and executive coach Matseleng Mogodi brings a perspective shaped by

lived experience across education, entrepreneurship, and personal development.

Her work emphasises that while formal education is important, it is not always

sufficient on its own to unlock growth and fulfilment. Through coaching, she

focuses on helping individuals recognise their gifts, confront internal barriers,

and develop clarity about who they are becoming — a particularly relevant

conversation for students entering a new phase of life.

This discussion speaks directly to first-year students and returning students alike,

addressing the hidden curriculum of varsity life: emotional intelligence, self-

belief, purpose, and the courage to redefine success beyond comparison and

external validation. Instagram · Twitter

Johannesburg’s inner city has long grappled with a growing homelessness

challenge, shaped by unemployment, rapid urbanisation, high living costs and

intersecting social issues such as substance dependency and mental health needs.

Recent local data — including the first standalone Point-in-Time Count

coordinated by Jozi My Jozi with partners such as U-Turn Homeless Ministries,

MES, Standard Bank and the City of Johannesburg — identified over 2 100

people living rough across areas like the CBD, Hillbrow and Newtown alone,

underscoring the scale and complexity of the crisis. 

Jozi My Jozi is a collaborative movement bringing together citizens, businesses,

community groups and public sector partners with a shared goal: to restore

dignity, safety and opportunity in Johannesburg’s core neighbourhoods.

Homelessness forms a central pillar of this effort, with the social workstream

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focused on humane, coordinated interventions that go beyond short-term relief to

address root causes and create pathways out of street living. 

Under the leadership of Nyeleti Magadze, the social workstream aims to deepen

this impact in 2026 by expanding shelter support, strengthening data-driven

planning, and improving service coordination. Key strategies include renovating

and reopening shelter facilities, experimenting with innovative shelter models,

improving referral systems to social services, and creating a dynamic dashboard

to track progress and inform policy responses. Collaborations are vital — from

municipal actors to NGOs and volunteers — ensuring that interventions are

compassionate, evidence-based, and aligned with Johannesburg’s broader

revitalisation goals. Instagram · Twitter

The Wits Fencing Club is one of the oldest sports clubs at the University of the

Witwatersrand, contributing skilled athletes to South African fencing for over 85 years. It

welcomes students of all interests — whether they want fun, fitness, camaraderie, or

competitive sport. 

Members train with peers, develop tactical skills, and often compete in local, provincial, and

national events. Wits fencers have proudly represented the university and, more recently,

South Africa at the junior level — for example, a Wits fencer competed with the South

African Junior U20 team, winning silver at an African championship. Instagram · Twitter