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Giving to the University
Whether you choose to make a monthly debit order payment, an annual contribution, or leave a substantial amount in your Will for a specific faculty need, every gift to Wits is gratefully received and will make a positive impact on generations of future students.

Give online by credit card

DonateWherever you are in the world, you can use our secure payment facility to make a gift by credit card.

Our handy currency converter will assist you in translating the value of your gift into South African rand - and you can choose to make a single payment or a regular monthly amount.

Internet Banking

Add Wits Foundation to your list of Internet banking beneficiaries and make payments whenever you choose. Set up a regular recurring payment for the most convenient way of giving. Or you can deposit your gift directly into our bank account, details as follows:

Bank: Standard
Branch: Braamfontein
Branch code: 00 48 05
Account type: Cheque
Account no: 00 290 0076
Account name: University of the Witwatersrand Foundation
SWIFT code: SB-ZAZ-AJJ-480502

Please use your surname as the beneficiary reference so that we may send you your tax certificate.

Debit Order

If you prefer to give a regular donation by debit order, download the Debit Order Authority form, complete and return to us at:

Wits Development & Fundraising Office
P O Box 107
Wits 2050
South Africa

Cheques and cash

Cheques and postal orders are becoming more susceptible to theft and fraud, and are no longer the safest option. If you choose to send a cheque in the mail, we urge you to use registered post as a safeguard. We also recommend that you do not send cash through the post. Our postal address is:

P.O.Box 107,
Wits 2050
South Africa

Bequests

People have left legacies to Wits ever since its inception as a Mining College in 1922. Their generosity and vision has helped shaped the tradition of excellence which is the hallmark of our university.

Donors who choose to make provision for Wits in their Will ensure their legacy will continue for many generations. Click here for guidance on which of the many various types of bequests might best fit your plans for the future.

 


Tax Benefits

All donations to Wits are tax deductible in accordance with Section 18A of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 as amended from time to time.

Click here for tax benefits if you live in the USA or UK.

 

Online security

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