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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
UWC

The impact of a VAT increase on food security

Professor Julian May, director of the Department of Science and Innovation-National Research Foundation Centre of Excellence in Food Security at UWC An increase in VAT from 15%…

  • Letter to the Editor
2 min read
UWC’s new rector and vice chancellor Professor Robert Balfour.
UWC

Professor shares his vision for UWC

UWC’s new rector and vice chancellor Professor Robert Balfour. UWC’s new rector and vice chancellor says his vision for the university is one of collaboration, thoughtful…

  • Lizahn Bowers
  • OWN Correspondent
4 min read
University of the Western Cape psychologist and Head of Therapeutic Services, Rone Gerber. Picture: Supplied.
UWC

Tips for parents on handling children during the holidays

As the school year draws to an end and the holiday season approaches, the University of the Western Cape psychologist and Head of Therapeutic Services, Rone Gerber, has shared…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
The MzansiMed-Rx is an artificial intelligence-powered app being produced by UWC and Stellenbosch University to make it easier for patients to understand their prescriptions. Picture: UWC.
UWC

App to make prescriptions clear for patients

Patients will find it easier to understand doctors’ prescriptions with an app to be launched early next year, says UWC. The artificial-intelligence-powered MzansiMed-Rx is being…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Professor Renier Coetzee, deputy president of the South African Pharmacy Association and an associate professor at the University of the Western Cape School of Public Health. Picture: Ruvan Boshoff
CITY OF CAPE TOWN

How to dispose of expired or surplus medication

Pharmaceutical waste products that are found in municipal wastewater poses a significant risk to public health, warned Professor Renier Coetzee, deputy president of the South…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital CEO, Dr Anita Parbhoo, received the 2024 Jakes Gerwel Award in Public Health. Photo supplied by Jeffrey Abrahams.
RED CROSS WAR MEMORIAL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

Red Cross CEO receives public health award

Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital CEO Dr Anita Parbhoo has received the 2024 Jakes Gerwel Award in Public Health. Dr Parbhoo received the award at a ceremony held at UWC…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read