Wits welcomes it’s first-years to years of promised success

The university held a special day of welcome to its 2025 batch of eager minds.

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Wits vice-chancellor and principal Professor Zeblon Vilakazi.

Wits’ first-years attended Wits 2025 Welcome Day, where they were introduced to campus life and the opportunities ahead.

Dean of Students Jerome September said what made this institution dynamic was its commitment to equipping students with resources that foster adaptability and responsiveness to a changing world.

“You have made the right choice by choosing Wits. We will equip you to become global leaders and look forward to walking this journey with you,” September told the first-years.

Students shared what it was like to be enrolled for this academic year. “Choosing Wits was a dream come true,” said Radha Kediyal from Roedean School, now an actuarial science first-year student. “The competition was tough, but being here reminds me that hard work pays off. I’m excited to grow academically and personally in such a dynamic environment.”

The Phiroshaw Camay Library at Wits Campus.

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From KZN, Glenwood High School’s Brydyn Le’ Jean Barnabas, who was offered a place to study a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCH) said, “I’ve been hearing from friends and family that this is such a prestigious university. It’s not only backed by impressive statistics but also has a rich culture and heritage, having been around for decades.”

The MBBCh degree received the most applications for 2025, followed by the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching, Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Social Work, and Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Another first-year medical student, Sreyan Ganguly, said she was glad to finally be at Wits after working hard for a couple of years. “I’m happy to have been accepted into medicine as I put in a lot of effort to reach this point.” Ganguly passed matric with five distinctions from Lebone College in North West Province.

Wits vice-chancellor and principal Professor Zeblon Vilakazi welcomed the new students and their families. “It is an honour and a privilege to welcome you to Wits University, your new home, your new community, and a place where your potential will be nurtured, your passions ignited, and your horizons expanded. Today, we celebrate your arrival and the beginning of what promises to be a transformative journey,” he said.