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University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg History

The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, is a public research university. Established in 1896, it is the third oldest South African university in continuous operation. The university also commonly called Wits University or Wits, has its roots in the mining industry, as do Johannesburg and the Witwatersrand.