The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has announced a major expansion of its student accommodation ahead of the 2026 academic year.
The institution says it has added more than 5 000 new bed spaces, bringing total residence capacity to just over 16 000 beds.
The move comes as South Africa continues to face a national student housing shortage, with demand for accommodation at public universities far exceeding supply.
Authorities say the expansion is aimed at improving student access, success and overall well-being.
The university says it will continue working with private partners to further increase housing options in the future.
<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bandits-on-Bike-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Scores Killed As Troops Clash With Bandits In Zamfara" decoding="async" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bandits-on-Bike-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bandits-on-Bike-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bandits-on-Bike-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bandits-on-Bike.jpg 960w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div>
<p>Scores of bandits were reportedly killed when they clashed with troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in Zamfara State during the week. It was gathered that the gallant troops went hard on the bandits in the Magami district of Gusau Local Government Area of the state. Naija News learnt that many of the assailants were forced […]</p>
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/four-packages-of-frozen-waffles-from-various-canadian-supermarket-house-labels.jpg?id=53841546&width=1200&height=400&coordinates=0%2C136%2C0%2C136"/><br/><br/><p>If you've got waffles in your freezer, you might want to take a closer look. Hundreds of varieties of frozen waffles — including many sold in Quebec by major grocery chains like Walmart, Provigo, Maxi, Metro, Super C and IGA — are being recalled due to a <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/food-recalls-quebec-listeria-oct-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">potential listeria contamination</a>.</p><p>Several of the products involved in this frozen waffle <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/fisher-price-baby-swings-recalled-canada-5-deaths" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recall</a> are sold under the house brands of major Canadian grocery stores like Walmart's Great Value brand, Loblaw's No Name label, Sobeys' Compliments brand and Metro's Selection label. </p><p>Affected flavours include everything from chocolate chip to blueberry, cinnamon, buttermilk and homestyle, so it's important to double-check any frozen waffle packs you may have.</p><p><em>Listeria monocytogenes</em> is a species of bacteria that can cause serious illness, especially in young children, elderly people and those with weakened immune systems. So far, no one has reported getting sick, but it's always better to be safe. </p><p>If you have any of the affected products, you should throw them out or return them to the store where you bought them. It's also a good idea to check the official <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/recall" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recall notice</a> for the full list of products, as the recall affects multiple brands and flavours.</p><p>This voluntary recall was issued by TreeHouse Foods, Inc. after the issue was discovered during routine testing at the manufacturing facility. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency hasn't issued a notice in its <a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recall database</a> yet, although TreeHouse Foods notes that the agency is aware of the recall. </p><p>While no confirmed illnesses have been reported linked to these products, it's still important to stay informed and check your freezer to avoid any potential health risks.</p><p>For a full list of the affected products — including flavours, UPC codes and best-before dates — you can visit the official <a href="https://www.treehousefoods.com/news-and-media/press-release-details/2024/TreeHouse-Foods-Announces-Voluntary-Recall-of-Certain-Waffle-Products-Due-to-the-Potential-for-Listeria-monocytogenes-Contamination/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recall notice here</a>.</p><p><span></span><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
