30 August 2024
 
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OPINION: Making Sense Of A Life Well-Lived: Remembering Professor Brian O’Connell

Prof O’Connell’s vision for UWC itself was clear. He believed that if people took ownership of the University and committed to its development, they could achieve anything. For Prof O’Connell, that object was to build a viable, capable nation through education.
 
 
 
Triumphant UWC Women’s Football Team Receives Champions’ Welcome

The international arrivals terminal at Cape Town International Airport came to a standstill on Tuesday afternoon as Capetonians turned out in large numbers to welcome home the triumphant University of the Western Cape (UWC) women's football team.
 
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of UWC Students Regarding Electronic Smoking Devices

We’ve all heard it - e-cigarettes are the "cool" and "safer" way to enjoy a smoke, but are they really as harmless as they seem? Before taking another puff, let's dive into what e-cigarettes are all about and whether they truly deserve their "healthier alternative” label.
 
 
 
The Moroaswi Twins: A Symbol of Community - and fashion - at UWC

The Moroaswi twins are known for their identical appearance and synchronised lifestyles, down to their matching outfits, nail polish, and even braces.
 
UWC In The News
Surrogacy in South Africa
This week — discussions on NSFAS failures, women’s land struggles, and the impact of court decisions on human rights
“He Has the Right to Do It”: SA Reacts to Husband Stealing Show at Wife’s UWC Graduation
     
 
‘Fashion imprinted itself on me’ - Imprint’s Mzukisi Mbane on his Afro-Futuristic Pan-African fashion brand
Louwville responds positively to UWC research
‘You need to love yourself first’
     
 
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