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UWC accommodation crisis sees students sleeping in SRC offices
UWC's management hopes to place all qualifying students in residence by the end of the week.
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Protesting UWC students damage campus property
The institution's academic programme has been suspended after the student representative council called for a suspension over a rash of grievances.
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Classes at UWC expected to resume following student protest
A group of students embarked on a protest, disrupting classes as the first lectures of the 2020 academic year got underway on Monday.
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Cost of accessing social grants has increased - study
The research, conducted by the Black Sash and the University of the Western Cape (UWC), established that the cost of accessing grants had increased for all beneficiaries.
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UWC student questioned over sex assault claims as campus mourns Jesse Hess
Police members were called to a residence in the early hours of Wednesday morning after a group of students had gathered to point out individuals who they claim were rapists.
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Burn victim beats the odds to graduate at UWC
Aniek Nieuwenhuis, aged 24, sustained third-degree burns to 95% of her body and is using her story to inspire other students facing hardships.
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UWC declines application from Mampintsha's company to host event at stadium
The university says that after much consultation and deliberation with key stakeholders, management has taken the decision to decline the application for an event that was earmarked for 4 May.
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Wins for Maties, Wits and Shimlas in round two of Varsity Cup
While Maties were a class above their opponents, UCT didn’t help themselves in conceding soft turnovers and not making the most of the few chances they had to put points on the board.
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Maties get winning start, UCT claim WC bragging rights in Varsity Cup opener
Next up for the men form Stellenbosch is a trip to the Green Mile and a clash with UCT, while Wits host CUT.
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[WATCH] UWC students give free medicals for Mandela Day
Fisantekraal residents took full advantage of the free medical consultations from UWC Community Health students, with many receiving a clean bill of health.
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UWC celebrates dental milestone with extended services to communities
UWC is set to establish a Dental-Genetics Clinic this year that will extend the range of services on offer to surrounding communities.
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[LISTEN] UWC research: Land reform has regressed under ANC
The Money Show’s Bruce Whitfield interviewed Professor Ruth Hall about land reform.
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UWC shares condolences after death of professor
The cause of his death is unknown at this stage and police have opened an inquest docket for investigation.
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[LISTEN] New financial literacy initiative to empower SA students
Financial literacy should be taught at an early age. Cape Talk host Kieno Kammies interviewed UWC’s Charleen Duncan about a financial literacy initiative.
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Police release identikit of UWC rape suspect
Police have established the suspect is not a student at the institution.
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UWC dentistry faculty launches video conferencing for students
This will enable students to follow live surgeries whether they are in class or at home.
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Cape universities gearing up to welcome first year students
Stellenbosch University says 18,000 students have applied for the 2018 academic year.
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UWC urges ‘missing middle’ students to apply for gap funding
UWC says all returning South African students who fall into the "missing middle" can apply for gap funding from 15 January 2018.
