The University of Johannesburg (Johannesburg, South Africa) came into existence on 1 January 2005 as the result of a merger between the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Rand Afrikaans University (RAU). Prior to the merger, the Daveyton and Soweto campuses of the former Vista University had been incorporated into RAU. The new institution is the largest contact university in South Africa, with nine faculties spread over five different campuses...
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The University of Johannesburg (Johannesburg, South Africa) came into existence on 1 January 2005 as the result of a merger between the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Rand Afrikaans University (RAU). Prior to the merger, the Daveyton and Soweto campuses of the former Vista University had been incorporated into RAU. The new institution is the largest contact university in South Africa, with nine faculties spread over five different campuses.
The East Rand Campus (ERC) was temporarily closed half way through 2007 pending proposed redevelopment of the campus, provisionally planned for reopening in 2009.
The University comprises a built-up area in excess of 45,000m and the facilities available at the respective campuses include:
The University of Johannesburg also has an arts theatre where the Arts Academy rehearses. This academy consists of the University of Johannesburg Kingsway Choir (conducted by Renette Bouwer and Sidumo Jacobs), the Drama Company and the Song and Dance...
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