Student Zone


Find the latest news and blogs surrounding our various achievements, projects, and students. 

Student Zone


Find the latest news and blogs surrounding our various achievements, projects, and students. 

Student Leadership 2023

Student Blog

June 5, 2023

From a Pupil to the President of Shawco Education: the journey of Amahle Gantsho 

Aabhas and Julia, the current interns at Shawco have interviewed Amahle Gantsho, the current president of Shawco Education who is currently pursuing her education in Law […]
May 22, 2023

Preserving Our Past, Building Our Future: Reflecting on South Africa’s Heritage and Progress

Culture, History and Unity are what one tends to think of when it comes to the celebration of Human Rights. But what is most often forgotten […]
May 8, 2023

Attending a Conference on Climate Change and Child Health

As SHAWCO, we had the privilege of attending a conference on “Climate Change and the Environment: Understanding the Impact on Pediatric Practice to Secure Our Children’s […]
April 19, 2023

Stand a Chance to Win an Apple Watch: Change Your My School Card Beneficiary to SHAWCO

Are you looking for a simple and easy way to support community initiatives in South Africa? If you have a My School Card, you can do […]
April 19, 2023

Weekday Clinics in Full Swing For 2023

March Weekday Clinics Recap View this post on Instagram A post shared by SHAWCO (@shawco_uct) March marked the first month of our SHAWCO Health Weekday Clinics. […]

How to sign up

Applications are closed for Law.

Frequently Asked Questions

1Do I get credit?
If you join SHAWCO Law you will accumulate hours towards your Dol3001x. However if you join Education and Health, you will gain UCT points.
2Is it free to join the society?
Education is free, Health you will need to pay a standard R85 fee to join. SHAWCO Law is application based and you will be evaluated as it is a exclusive society.
3Can I cross-pollinate over to other societies?
Only Law students can join SHAWCO Law. Only Health students can join SHAWCO Health. Applications to join SHAWCO Education is open to both Law and Health.

Student Blog

June 5, 2023

From a Pupil to the President of Shawco Education: the journey of Amahle Gantsho 

Aabhas and Julia, the current interns at Shawco have interviewed Amahle Gantsho, the current president of Shawco Education who is currently pursuing her education in Law […]
May 22, 2023

Preserving Our Past, Building Our Future: Reflecting on South Africa’s Heritage and Progress

Culture, History and Unity are what one tends to think of when it comes to the celebration of Human Rights. But what is most often forgotten […]
May 8, 2023

Attending a Conference on Climate Change and Child Health

As SHAWCO, we had the privilege of attending a conference on “Climate Change and the Environment: Understanding the Impact on Pediatric Practice to Secure Our Children’s […]
April 19, 2023

Stand a Chance to Win an Apple Watch: Change Your My School Card Beneficiary to SHAWCO

Are you looking for a simple and easy way to support community initiatives in South Africa? If you have a My School Card, you can do […]
April 19, 2023

Weekday Clinics in Full Swing For 2023

March Weekday Clinics Recap View this post on Instagram A post shared by SHAWCO (@shawco_uct) March marked the first month of our SHAWCO Health Weekday Clinics. […]