Wits University Press

5 May 2025.Wits University Press is pleased to announce the appointment of Louis Gaigher as its new Commissioning Editor. Gaigher, who recently started in the position,brings a wealth of experience from his diverse roles in the publishing industry, including positions at UKZN Press and Penguin Random House, as well as his work as a...

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5 May 2025.Wits University Press is pleased to announce the appointment of Louis Gaigher as its new Commissioning Editor. Gaigher, who recently started in the position,brings a wealth of experience from his diverse roles in the publishing industry, including positions at UKZN Press and Penguin Random House, as well as his work as a...

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