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University of the Western Cape says there were no student evictions

By Saya Pierce-Jones

On 2 December, UWC informed residents they need to vacate for maintenance purposes, as they plan to restrict access to campus for those who have not been...

  • FILE: The main campus at the University of the Western Cape. Picture: Facebook.

    UWC says students were notified in advance about residence closures

    A student, who asked to remain anonymous, said some students were left to sleep outside or on the streets while others locked themselves in their rooms to avoid eviction.

    232 days ago
  • Ernest Adonis (78), from Bellville, receives his COVID-19 shot at the Karl Bremer Hospital in Cape Town on 17 May 2021. Picture: Kevin Brandt/Eyewitness News

    WC ropes in 267 UWC nursing students to help with COVID-19 vaccinations

    These students have received additional training from the provincial health department on how to inoculate people.

    425 days ago
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    UWC citizen science study reveals valuable new info on snake diets

    Since August 2015, researchers at the campus have been gathering images of feeding reptiles via a group they started on social media platform, Facebook.

    761 days ago
  • FILE: A healthcare worker organises COVID-19 tests that were just administered at United Memorial Medical Center COVID-19 testing site in Houston, Texas Thursday, 25 June 2020. Picture: AFP.

    COVID-19 research helps clear young patient ahead of cancer treatment

    Before doctors could start cancer treatment on the child, they needed to ensure that he was clear of the coronavirus.

    770 days ago
  • FILE: The main campus at the University of the Western Cape. Picture: Facebook.

    UWC opts for flexible learning approach to continue classes

    The University of the Western Cape's Gasant Abarder said that their second term started under lockdown conditions and they've had to respond appropriately.

    831 days ago
  • The University of the Western Cape. Picture: Supplied

    Unplaced UWC students tell of struggles to eat, bath

    A second-year student who has been sleeping in the SRC office since the start of the month said that the university's handling of the situation has been inconsistent.

    896 days ago
  • FILE: The main campus at the University of the Western Cape. Picture: Facebook.

    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.

    902 days ago
  • FILE: The main campus at the University of the Western Cape. Picture: Facebook.

    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.

    912 days ago
  • The University of the Western Cape. Picture: Supplied

    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.

    916 days ago
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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.

    1034 days ago
  • The University of the Western Cape. Picture: Supplied

    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.

    1068 days ago
  • Aniek Nieuwenhuis. Picture: Michael Hammond

    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.

    1214 days ago
  • Former couple Mandla 'Mampintsha' Maphumulo and Bongekile 'Babes Wodumo' Simelane. Picture: @babes_wodumo/Instagram.

    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.

    1250 days ago
  • Maties take on UCT in their Varsity Cup match at UCT on 11 February 2019. Picture: @varsitycup/Twitter

    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.

    1273 days ago
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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.

    1280 days ago
  • The group of UWC Community Health students, spent Mandela Day in Fisantekraal giving free medical consultations. Picture: Bertram Malgas/EWN

    [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.

    1481 days ago
  • FILE: The University of the Western Cape. Picture: Supplied.

    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.

    1496 days ago
  • Farmers have been unable to harvest vineyards on a farm in Vredendal, Western Cape due to the current drought in the province.  Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    [LISTEN] UWC research: Land reform has regressed under ANC

    The Money Show’s Bruce Whitfield interviewed Professor Ruth Hall about land reform.

    1552 days ago
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