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Compiled by University of the Western Cape (UWC) linguistics professor Quinten Williams, the Kaaps Woordeboek/Wordbook/Dictionary is the first formal effort to document and preserve the language in a way that is both accessible and academically recognised.
LANGUAGE AND ACADEMIA

Kaaps language gains formal recognition with the launch of its first dictionary

Discover how the Kaaps language, long spoken yet rarely formalised, has achieved a historic milestone with the launch of its first trilingual dictionary, celebrated at the Castle…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE

Sachs, Hani among those honoured by UWC

UWC presented honorary doctorates and a gold medal at a gala evening on Friday, celebrating individuals who have helped to advance society. Recipients at the gala, held at the…

  • Sibulele Kasa
3 min read
The late Professor Brian O'Connell has been hailed as a visionary. Picture: UWC Media
UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE

Tributes pour in for Professor Brian O’Connell

“Professor Brian O’Connell’s legacy is one of passionate conviction, intellectual clarity and engaged leadership.” These are the words of University of the Western Cape (UWC)…

  • Sibulele Kasa
5 min read