In a powerful collaboration for Mandela Day, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) and Bush Radio are joining forces to raise vital funds for the university’s Legacy Fund, fostering growth and empowerment for future generations.
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UWC embodies the principles of non-racialism and social justice, unequivocally rejecting apartheid ideologies and committing to the upliftment of South African communities.
Bush Radio, Africa’s oldest community radio station, emerged from the anti-apartheid struggle as a voice for the voiceless.
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Originally distributing programmes on cassette tapes, it played a vital role in inspiring change, with many passionate volunteers from UWC.
According to IOL, this Thursday, 18 July 2024, on Mandela Day, UWC and Bush Radio will join forces for a 12-hour live donation marathon, broadcasting from 6am to 6pm.
The event will highlight students, academics and researchers showcasing UWC’s innovative contributions to South Africa.
Attendees will encourage the public and corporations to donate at least R67 to the Legacy Fund, supporting UWC’s infrastructure and its goal to celebrate its 100th anniversary by 2060 – or sooner if the R1 billion target is met.
The university’s vice-chancellor and rector, Professor Tyrone Pretorius emphasised UWC’s unique bond with Nelson Mandela.
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‘We were the first university to confer an honorary doctorate to President Mandela shortly after his release from prison in 1990. Our former Rector, Professor Jakes Gerwel, joined his office as Director General, and many of our academics, like the late Dullah Omar, served in President Mandela’s Government of National Unity.’
‘We are calling on all in the UWC community to give generously in the name of continuing Mandela’s legacy,’ he said.
Programme integrator at Bush Radio, Adrian Louw, expressed excitement about the partnership with UWC and the chance to honour their shared history with Mandela.
‘Together, we can inspire and empower the next generation, continuing the work that Mandela began,’ Louw said.
The UWC Legacy Fund was created by Professor Anesh Singh in response to Mandela’s call to “pay it forward”.’
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