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UWC law students claim national title, set for Washington DC showdown
The competition provides law students with practical experience, developing skills in legal research, writing, oral advocacy and teamwork.
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UWC nursing student lifts three times his body weight
From sibling rivalry to national champion: UWC nursing student Joshua Jantjies lifts three times his body weight to powerlifting glory.
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UWC rejects proposal to rename university after Allan Boesak
University of Western Cape rejects TMoSA proposal to rename institution after liberation theologian Allan Boesak, choosing to retain current name.
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The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has opened registrations for its 2026 Investment Challenge
Johannesburg Stock Exchange launches 2026 Investment Challenge for students, offering virtual R1 million portfolios and substantial investment prizes.
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UWC seminar to examine root causes and impact of gang violence
A one-day seminar, titled “Gangsterism and Social Dysfunction”, will take place on Wednesday 18 March from 08:30 to 17:00 at UWC’s School of Public Health.
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Proposal launched to rename UWC after Allan Boesak
Bishop Ramalaine’s foundation proposes renaming UWC as Allan A Boesak University, citing liberation theologian’s sustained influence on institution.
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Academics question Netflix’s decade-long impact on South African media landscape
Researchers at the University of the Western Cape are examining Netflix’s impact in South Africa during a symposium, discussing whether it promotes local storytelling or creates digital colonialism. They highlight…
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UWC community mourns literary icon Dr Diana Ferrus
UWC mourns Dr Diana Ferrus, the celebrated poet whose work on Sarah Baartman demonstrated the transformative power of art for social justice.
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Why some men turn violent: UWC study reveals roots of intimate partner abuse
Alcohol abuse, jealousy, experiencing childhood abuse, and anger of having absent fathers are some of the issues that are driving South African men to commit intimate partner violence (IPV), a…
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UWC scientists develop groundbreaking low-cost health screening test
Unlike traditional laboratory-based diagnostics that require expensive infrastructure, this sensor delivers fast, reliable results in a portable format.
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