University of Witwatersrand

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  • Address
    Braamfontein, Jan Smuts Ave, Newtown
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  • Phone
    717 1000

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The suburb of Braamfontein's focus is the University of Witwatersrand, more commonly known as Wits (pronounced vits) University, and there are plans to transform this currently quiet area into a lively student ghetto. Wits University is the largest English-language university in the country, with more than 20,000 students. It's an attractive campus.

You can visit the worthwhile Gertrude Posel Gallery, the Standard Bank Foundation Collection of African Tribal Art, which includes masks, Ndebele fertility dolls and beadwork; Jan Smuts House to see Smuts' study; the Planetarium (shows adult/concession R25 / R10 ; - ), which you can look around for free, or attend shows on Friday ( ), Saturday ( ) and Sunday ( ). You can get a cheap café meal at the Student Union Building.