Thank you to those who have left enduring bequest legacies. For Good. We are deeply grateful to our Wits alumni, academics and friends from around the world whose generosity continues to shape Wits University as a world class, academic and research institution on the global stage. Some of those include:
Dr William JR Eplett (1954 – 2017) and Mrs Adele Eplett Together, William and Adele bequeathed nearly R20 million to Wits. William - who earned his BSc in 1975, Honours in 1977, and PhD in Applied Mathematics in 1978 - passed away in the United Kingdom just months after his wife, Adele, in 2017. Their shared commitment ensures lasting support for future scholars of Wits University.
Professor Bruce Keir Murray (1939 – 2019) Wits University is proud to celebrate the extraordinary generosity of the late Professor Bruce Keir Murray, whose bequest of more than R12 million will have a lasting impact on the University. His gift honours a lifelong dedication to Wits and will directly support the fields that meant the most to him - history and sport. Professor Murray’s bequest is more than a financial contribution; it is a profound testament to a life lived in service of knowledge, mentorship, and the holistic development of students. It reflects his lifelong commitment to Wits and his belief in the University’s role as a catalyst for intellectual and social advancement.
Jennifer Joy Luntz (1941 – 2022) Through her bequest of AU$52,000, Jennifer Joy Luntz continues to champion the causes for which she cared about so deeply, leaving a legacy that will benefit future generations of Wits students. After graduating in Social Work in 1962, Jennifer emigrated to Australia in 1965 with her husband, Harold. She remained connected to Wits throughout her life. Her early education and experiences in South Africa shaped both her professional values and her convictions, grounding her lifelong dedication to social justice and to supporting vulnerable families and children. Through her distinguished career as a social worker and mental health practitioner, Jennifer made a profound and enduring contribution to social work, as well as to child, adolescent and family mental health services across Australia. She was widely recognised for her empathy, integrity and unwavering commitment to the well-being of others.