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[READ] Fraudulent billing accounted for approximately 83% of all ethical transgressions committed by registered psychologists in South Africa between 2014 and 2023, according to new research co-authored by Professor Nico Nortje of the University of the Western Cape (UWC).

[LIVE] The Annual General Meeting of the Convocation is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 20 June 2026, from 11h00 to 13h00 at the Life Sciences Auditorium, Brian O’Connell Life Sciences Building, Robert Sobukwe Road, Bellville.

To accommodate Convocation members who are unable to attend the AGM in person, the meeting will be live-streamed on YouTube and may be accessed using the link below. The live-streaming of the AGM is for viewing purposes only. It is not a virtual meeting, and Convocation members who view the live-streamed meeting will thus not be included in the quorum of the AGM and will not be able to participate in the meeting.

Please refer to the UWC website for all updates: https://www.uwc.ac.za/about/leadership/governance/convocation-2026
Link to view the AGM: https://www.youtube.com/live/RFRYkniGkAw

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[ANNOUNCEMENT] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) invites Convocation members to participate in the election of two representatives to serve on the University Council for the period 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029. Voting closes at 12h00 on Saturday, 20 June 2026.

[TENDER OPPORTUNITY] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) invites established Category II Discretionary Financial Service Providers to submit proposals for the role of
Investment Multi-Manager. This appointment is central to the ex*****on of the University’s institutional investment strategy.

The bidder must be a company incorporated and registered in the Republic of South Africa and be financially sound, with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in investment multi-management. Additionally, bidders must have current Assets Under Management (AUM) exceeding R100 billion, of which a minimum of R30 billion must be invested within South Africa and must have a proven track record of managing fund mandates with a minimum value of R2 billion. Bidders to be fully compliant with Financial Service Provider License requirements and Department of Labour regulations, and possess the requisite skilled human capital and expertise to service large-scale institutional portfolios effectively.

This mandate requires a partner with deep technical knowledge of institutional products and a proven history of delivering sophisticated portfolio management services. For more information regarding this tender, please visit the “Tender Opportunities” page on the UWC website: https://www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-announcements/tender-opportunities

: As South Africa commemorates 50 years since the Soweto Uprising of 16 June 1976, University of the Western Cape Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Balfour, reflects on the enduring legacy of youth activism and social justice.

The message features the voices of UWC Master's student Hajar Kagiso Al-Tha'irah Ahjum-Mathee, the Tshisimani Centre for Activist Education and the Community Engagement Unit, whose work continues to advance active citizenship and community engagement.

: Help us stay connected. Update or verify your contact details with the Alumni Relations Office by clicking the link below: https://bit.ly/UWC-Alumni-Update

[APPLY] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) invites aspiring young artists across Africa to participate in the National Science Week Art Competition 2026.
Participants are encouraged to creatively explore the role of science in building a climate-resilient future and submit original artwork in PDF format (max 25MB), accompanied by their full name, school, grade, and a brief description of the artwork (max 120 words).
Entries close on 26 June 2026, with selected works to be showcased during National Science Week at UWC.
More information: https://bit.ly/UWC-National-Science-Week-Art