Growing up, Jeanet learned that kindness from strangers can change everything – and now, one simple DNA swab from campus has given a leukaemia patient across the globe a fighting…
“It is a victory over illness and a legacy for my children.” Western Cape, South Africa (14 October 2026) – When the burden feels too heavy, or the road…
From dreaming of the stage as a child, Professor Fanelwa Ngece-Ajayi has built a celebrated career in science. Now she is turning that unexpected change of path into a mission…
From delicate fynbos blooms to intricate insects, students at the University of the Western Cape captured stunning shots of the Cape Flats Nature Reserve in this year’s Nature Photography Competition…
When a University of the Western Cape student asked for just R30 to buy bread, the four generous funders turned his humble plea into a heartwarming reminder that kindness can…
When the legal community unites, future lawyers stand to thrive! This is what is happening at the University of the Western Cape, where a recent textbook drive has improved access…
Though Patrick Lupuzi has always considered himself more of a dog lover, the feral cats he cares for at the University of the Western Cape have purred their way into…
In a wholesome blend of education, environmental care, and community empowerment, a solar-powered hydroponic farming system at Pelican Park High School is doing so much more than just growing vegetables….
When Dr Jacob Cloete’s son took up drama in high school, he realised his boy would need stories for inspiration – so he wrote a few! Putting pen to paper,…
Every day, Lucky helped flowers and trees grow, but he was also growing something even bigger… his own dreams. A pair of brown overalls and a backpack full of…
Where mind meets heart
“There is no better exercise for your heart than reaching down and helping lift someone up” - Bernard Meltzer
