Meko Magida Appointed Chairperson Of The 6th Commission For Employment Equity
The Department of Employment and Labour has announced the appointment of Meko Ernest Magida – an admitted Attorney of the High Court in the Republic of South Africa and currently an Executive Director for Human Resources at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) – as the new Chairperson of the 6th Commission for Employment Equity (CEE).
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UWC Business Breakfast: Mid-Year Economic Outlook
At half-time in a football match, the scoreline rarely tells the full story. Momentum shifts, tactics change and teams return to the field knowing that the second half can alter the outcome entirely. This metaphor framed the latest University of the Western Cape (UWC) Business Breakfast, where business leaders, academics, and industry partners gathered to assess South Africa’s economic performance at the midpoint of 2026 and consider whether the country’s recovery can withstand mounting global pressures. |
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Supporting Students Starts with Supporting Staff: Mental Health Experts From SA Universities Say
They are often the first point of contact for students in distress - accustomed to listening, comforting and carrying the weight of others. But for about 80 mental health specialists from universities across South Africa, the spotlight shifted to their own well-being at the third University of the Western Cape (UWC) Mental Health and Wellbeing Colloquium.
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Taxi Tales With A Twist: Dr Jacob Cloete’s New Book
South African commuters know that a taxi ride is never just about getting from point A to point B. It’s a theatre of voices, a melting pot of stories, and sometimes, a comedy show on wheels. Dr Jacob Cloete, a political scientist from the University of the Western Cape (UWC) turned storyteller, has captured this vibrant slice of life in his latest book, Stories in a Bellville Taxi. |
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UWC Caracals Waltz Away With USSA Glory
Move over, Hollywood; the real star power this season belongs to the University of the Western Cape (UWC). Trading their study guides for sequins, the Caracals proved they are the absolute rulers of the dance floor, turning the national tournament into their personal victory lap.
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Balancing Culture And Safety: Study Explores Future Of Traditional Male Circumcision
A new UWC study is calling for a culture-sensitive approach towards both traditional male circumcision and medical male circumcision to improve safety while preserving culture. For many South Africans, Traditional Male Circumcision (TMC) is more than a cultural ritual. It is an important rite of passage that shapes identity, teaches cultural values, and marks the transition from boyhood to manhood. |
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Communications & Marketing Office
Do you have any important UWC stories to share? Do you know of an event that you’d like to see featured? Have you heard of UWC students, staff or alumni who’ve done amazing things, which you think the world should know about? Or maybe you have a few suggestions, comments or questions about something in this newsletter? Whatever the case may be, the Communications & Marketing Office would really like to hear from you. Just email us on ia@uwc.ac.za, call us on 021 959 4229, or drop by our offices. |
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