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Thirty years ago we realised the future of our university would rest, not with the State, but with the people it serves - its alumni, staff, leaders of commerce and industry and those in professional practice.

As a result, the Wits Foundation was established in 1978 as a Public Benefit Organisation to collect and administer donations for the benefit of the University. A Board of Governors and Trustees, appointed by the University Council, manages the Wits Foundation.

All donations are exempt from donations tax and are tax deductible in terms of Section 30 of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 as amended from time to time.

In 2006, the fundraising aspect of the Wits Foundation separated to form the Development & Fundraising Office (DFO).

With only one goal in mind – that of maintaining the standards of academic excellence for which the University has become famous – the DFO assists in seeking donations and sponsorships for the development of research projects, funding for scholarships, bursaries and supplementation of staff remuneration, and for infrastructure development, refurbishment and equipment.

None of this would be possible without the support of people like you. Last year, donations to Wits amounted to R145 470 133.

Whether your contribution is large or small, please consider making your investment in the future of our university today.

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Wits in the USA

The University of the Witwatersrand Fund, Inc. is a charitable nonprofit organisation under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue code. Donation are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.

Wits in the UK

The Wits Foundation, UK was registered on 13th July 2001 (Registered in England No. 4217424; Charity Registration No. 1087539). Its Governing Document is the Memorandum and Articles of Association, Incorporated on 15th May 2001.

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