{
  "id": 4201239,
  "title": "PICS: Advocate Adila Hassim among seven honoured with UWC honorary doctorates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/pics-advocate-adila-hassim-among-seven-honoured-with-uwc-honorary",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T13:53:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/thepost/news/2026-08-29-pics-advocate-adila-hassim-among-seven-honoured-with-uwc-honorary-doctorates/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Advocate Adila Hassim is among seven individuals honoured with honorary doctorates from the University of the Western Cape (UWC). The esteemed lawyer and public-interest advocate, who has been a staunch champion of human rights and constitutional rights in South Africa, expressed her profound gratitude for the recognition. Joining her are Dr Naledi Pandor, Mary Robinson, the late Charlotte Maxeke, and Mandisa Monakali, whose posthumous accolades underscore the institution's commitment to recognising remarkable contributions. UWC officials conveyed their delight at bestowing these prestigious honors upon such distinguished figures, emphasizing the university's enduring role in fostering societal progress and social justice.",
  "summary": "Advocate Adila Hassim SC was among seven people recognised by the University of the Western Cape with honorary doctorates for their contributions to South Africa and the wider world",
  "key_points": [
    "Advocate Adila Hassim receives UWC honorary doctorate",
    "Seven individuals honored, including Dr Naledi Pandor",
    "Posthumous recognition for Charlotte Maxeke and Mandisa Monakali"
  ],
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}