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Philanthropic donations to South African universities have seen remarkable growth, with contributions reaching R1. 81 billion in 2022. This article explores the trends, key players, and the impact of these donations on institutions like Stellenbosch University and the University of the Western Cape.
This is how Elmien Cloete, the newly appointed Sports Director at the University of the Western Cape, is transforming the sports landscape by promoting inclusivity and innovative practices.
UWC Dental Services will be available at the Gugulethu Clinic on Mondays and Fridays.
The University of Cape Town remains the top university in South Africa according to the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings, despite growing criticism of the ranking system.
Arendse’s path to rugby stardom wasn’t the smooth road that most of his peers in the current World Cup-winning Springboks squad enjoyed. His journey doesn’t include Model C or private schooling, with infrastructure geared towards shaping raw talent into fierce competitors.
Ever wonder how oysters and sea urchins reproduce? It's called spawning. They release their sperm and eggs into the water, hoping they will meet and fertilise.
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) staff, students, volunteers, and members of different organisations came together on Wednesday, to pack food parcels for needy students in a bid to combat hunger around campus and celebrate World Food Day.
It was all hands on deck as the University of the Western Cape (UWC) rallied together on Wednesday to distribute food parcels to hundreds of students in need.
In an effort to honour the legacy of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, former Chancellor of the University of the Western Cape (UWC), the university has started a month-long campaign to tackle food security on campus.
Professor Brian O’Connel was a real role model who never misled, always guiding us with integrity and honesty, writes Mphumzi Mdekazi.
Kurt-Lee Arendse’s path to rugby stardom wasn’t the smooth road that most of his peers in the Springboks squad enjoyed. He needed more than luck to make it to the top.
Having left an indelible mark on past, present and future, the legacy of former University of the Western Cape (UWC) visionary and hands-on rector and vice-chancellor, Professor Brian O’Connell, will undoubtedly live on.
Professor Brian O'Connell, former UWC Rector, has passed away. His transformative leadership during a critical period shaped the university’s future and left a lasting legacy
The best friends founded their inclusive skincare brand after identifying a market gap.
Zeus was just a four-week-old kitten when he was saved by his owner from a cat breeder while caged in horrid living conditions in Johannesburg.
The student body said many students would not be able to graduate as they were forced to pay large amounts of money, such as 30% of their accumulated student debt in order to graduate.
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) Student Representative Council (SRC) has apologised to the LGBTQIA+ student community following a recent homophobic comment made by its gender and security officer.
This article explores the successes of the #FeesMustFall movement, and how they have been rolled back since then.
As the global community observes International Women’s Day on Friday, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) launched a new initiative in a bid to tackle period poverty.
Formerly known as Bushies, UWC has undergone a makeover and will now be known as the Caracals.
Looking ahead at the next 30 years, District Six Museum’s newly appointed executive director, Zeenat Patel-Kaskar, said that it was important to remind the public, current and future funders, about why the museum was so important.
With the tertiary academic year to commence soon, universities were yet again exploring how to comfortably accommodate the annual influx of students arriving at their gates.
Jozini-born student, Sanda Mlambo, who managed to overcome his obstacles against all odds, told the Daily News that he was doing his final year in medicine and could not wait to begin practising as a dental surgeon after completing his studies.
A young woman from Strandfontein is living her dream of becoming a doctor after years of hard work and a boost from the Sando Bursary Trust.
Human rights activist and Parklands resident Chumile Sali has seen his book, The Bus People, published, exploring the lives of everyday bus commuters.