Wits University rejects social media claims that 98% of its staff are foreign nationals. The university says the allegation is “fake news” and denies that it is prioritising foreign employees over qualified South Africans.
The dispute centres on claims circulated online about the university’s staff composition. Wits University’s response frames the figure as inaccurate, while the social media posts present it as evidence of alleged bias in hiring and employment practices.
While outlets report the university’s denial, details beyond the specific “98%” claim are limited in the available material. The reported conflict therefore reflects a disagreement over staff statistics and whether foreign nationals are disproportionately represented, rather than a broader set of substantiated findings shared across sources.
