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Western Cape dominates national schools swimming championships
Western Cape dominates Autumn National Schools Swimming Championships, amassing 128 medals across four days of competition at UWC in April 2026.
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From “Coconut” to the Dean’s List: Graduate Reclaims Her isiXhosa Identity
Once labelled a “coconut”, Siphelele Oniwe overcame struggles with isiXhosa to graduate with honours and now pursues a Master’s in African Language Studies.
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UWC alumni takes their homegrown tech invention to the global stage
UWC alumni will showcase transport app Uthutho in Silicon Valley after winning Red Bull Basement SA with their AI-powered commuter solution.
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Research unpacks the challenges of translating Islamic
New UWC research explores the challenges of translating Islamic texts from Arabic to English with accuracy and cultural sensitivity.
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Research examines urban food waste and inequality in Cape Town
UWC research shows how inequality and infrastructure shape food waste in Cape Town, with middle-income households generating more waste.
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Couple who met at bus stop graduate with Master’s degrees
From a chance meeting at a Hanover Park bus stop to graduating together, Lance and Dominique Bowers’ journey is one of resilience, faith and success.
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Mom-and-daughter duo graduate together, but that’s not all…
A mother and daughter graduate side by side at UWC, marking a powerful family milestone of perseverance, legacy and shared academic achievement.
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UWC seminar to explore sport’s role in building the nation
How can sport build the nation? UWC seminar on Wednesday 22 April explores sport’s role in South African social transformation.
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Renowned South African oral-health expert receives global award
UWC’s Prof Sudeshni Naidoo receives a top global dental research award, recognising decades of work advancing oral health in disadvantaged communities.
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Cape Town groundwater levels in alarming decline, UWC study warns
A UWC study has revealed a worrying trend in Cape Town’s groundwater reserves, with 80% of monitored boreholes showing significant declines over a 17-year period
