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Events

Thursday, 01 January 2026 - Thursday, 31 December 2026

Thu 01 January, 2026

Exhibition: Imagine Visionary Animals, by Erla Haraldsdottir

The Origins Centre is excited to present a site-responsive temporary exhibition with Berlin and Johannesburg-based Icelandic artist Erla S. Haraldsdóttir.

Event Time: 8:00 AM

Venue: Origins Centre

Our Wandering Continents/Nuestros Continentes Errantes’ by Marcela Cabutti

Marcela Cabutti is an Argentine artist, currently in a residency at Origins Centre, Wits, as part of BIENALSUR 2025.

Event Time: 6:00 PM

Venue: Origins Centre

NGEZANDLA ZETHU: Stories of African Basketry in Rural KwaZulu

This exhibition explores the North Nguni basket tradition, highlighting its deep connections to identity, heritage, disability, history, and sustainability.

Event Time: 4:00 PM

Venue: Origins Centre

NGEZANDLA ZETHU: Stories of African Basketry in Rural Kwazulu

This exhibition was born out of the unrecognised, but vital, role of the basket maker in the collective heritage of rural communities.

Event Time: 8:00 AM

Venue: Origins Centre

Mon 26 January, 2026

2026 Postgraduate Orientation

Incoming Honours, Masters and PhD students are invited to this important opening event

HCRU/InterAct introductory workshop on Conversation Analysis

Would you like to learn more about doing Conversation Analysis (CA)?

Event Time: 9:00 AM

Thu 26 February, 2026

GENUS Fossil Fuelled Comedy Night

The show will feature talented comedians and special surprises.

Event Time: 7:00 PM