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Study shows Khoe-San ancestry runs deep in coloured bloodlines
A DNA study of 997 Coloured South Africans confirms Khoe-San ancestry as the dominant genetic thread, rising from 40% near Cape Town to 80% in the Kalahari.
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UWC professor: Why do African entrepreneurs fail despite leading in start-ups?
Professor Robertson Tengeh used his UWC inaugural lecture to call for entrepreneurship support grounded in African realities rather than Western templates.
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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.