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University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
The University of the Witwatersrand, commonly known as Wits University or Wits, is a leading public research university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. Established in 1922, it evolved from the South African School of Mines founded in Kimberley in 1896, making it the third oldest university in continuous operation in South Africa. Wits is consistently ranked as the top university in sub-Saharan Africa for innovation, including recognition in the 2025 Global Innovation Index. It is renowned for its academic excellence, research output, and historical commitment to social justice and non-discrimination, especially during the apartheid era.
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