Quinton Mtyala

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Dr Zakeera Docrat giving evidence at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal. Image: Office of the Chief Justice In a historic first, a forensic linguistics expert was called as a witness to testify in a case of sexual harassment, and asked to interpret the meaning of emojis used in text exchanges between the two parties.

1 week ago | uwc.ac.za | Quinton Mtyala

Carla Abrahams reads a poem about colours and how this relates to God. Judging from the voices of University of the Western Cape students, whether through poetry, song or rap, talent scouts might want to make a beeline to the Bellville campus. The Udubs Open Mic event, recently hosted at the atrium of the UWC Library saw more than 15 performers capture the hearts, minds, and most importantly the ears of their fellow students.

4 weeks ago | uwc.ac.za | Quinton Mtyala

Luyanda and Lwanele Hoho. Image: Shelley Christians/UWC It’s not often that a set of twins graduate from university, and earlier this week, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) celebrated two brothers from Langa who have been at each other's side since before they were born.

4 weeks ago | uwc.ac.za | Quinton Mtyala

Sanelisiwe Qayi recently graduated with an Honours degree in isiXhosa, probing the use of indigenous languages. Sanelisiwe Qayi, a University of the Western Cape (UWC) graduate, is determined to make South Africa’s courtrooms more accessible to non-English speakers. Passionate about the power and preservation of indigenous languages—especially her mother tongue, isiXhosa—Qayi recently graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA Honours in isiXhosa (Forensic Linguistics).

1 month ago | uwc.ac.za | Quinton Mtyala

Homba Mazeleni beams on stage. Image: Shelley Christians Homba Mazeleni is known for her broad, infectious smile—or as the French would say, her joie de vivre. This week, the former Miss South Africa finalist had even more reason to smile, as she graduated with an Honours Degree in Biokinetics.