9 May 2025
 
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Fired Over a Post? Why Labour Law Needs to Catch Up with Social Media

In an age where a single social media post can go viral in seconds, the line between personal expression and professional conduct is becoming increasingly blurred. For many employees, what they share online — even outside of working hours — could cost them their jobs. But are South Africa’s labour laws keeping up?
 
 
 
UWC Hosts Eskom Chair Mteto Nyati

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) recently hosted the Chairperson of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, Mteto Nyati, as keynote speaker for its HR Leadership Series under the theme, "Leading Through the Storm: Navigating Crisis and Building Resilience." His timely address in late April came just hours before Eskom again announced the return of loadshedding.
 
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Graduates Shine at UWC

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) continues to be a transformative initiative that empowers academically talented young people.
 
 
 
UWC expert delivers crucial testimony in landmark case

In a historic first, a forensic linguistics expert was called as a witness to testify in a case of sexual harassment, and asked to interpret the meaning of emojis used in text exchanges between the two parties.
 
UWC In The News
University of the Western Cape welcomes all to Open Day: Saturday, 10 May
Watch | Dr. Docrat Explains Her Testimony
Fired Over a Post? Why labour law needs to catch up with social media
     
 
Take note: Dr Mmaki Jantjies Is Bridging Innovation in Africa’s Digital Future
Market masters: JSE Investment Challenge sees record participation as Eden College and UWC excel
‘AI poses as an unprecedented threat to Press Freedom’
     
 
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