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Education
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Mathematics teacher reflects on being named the Western Cape’s best
Andhika Mahabeer, a mathematics teacher, reflects on her award as an emotional recognition of her work and the support she received.
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Study reveals how SA parents talk to children about apartheid
Study finds many South African parents wait for their children to ask about apartheid before raising the subject, using four distinct approaches.
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UWC study reveals why mothers delay Child Support Grant applications
A UWC study reveals why many mothers in Langa wait months before applying for the Child Support Grant, missing a critical window in their babies’ development.
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UWC programme helps unemployed youth build businesses and find jobs
UWC expands its entrepreneurship training for unemployed youth, with early results showing participants securing jobs and launching ventures.
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New study by UWC suggests social media causes mental health problems
A UWC study of 491 university students links heavy social media integration and smartphone addiction to depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms.
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Affordability shapes South Africans’ food choices, UWC study finds
A UWC study finds that affordability, family needs and local food access often shape South Africans’ food choices more than health.
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BankSETA offers bursaries in honour of Youth Day 50th anniversary
BankSETA marks Youth Day’s 50th anniversary by offering bursaries in IT, commerce, and finance. Apply via your university’s financial aid office.
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UWC scientist (and Rassie) among 38 to receive national orders
UWC’s Prof. Priscilla Baker among 38 to receive national orders from Ramaphosa on Tuesday 19 May – along with Covid-19 researchers and Rassie Erasmus.
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Local preschool leads the way in community kindness
Circle of Life Educare in Durbanville brought together local organisations for a special event held in celebration of National Pet Day recently.