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Celebrating UCT’s EBE, Science, Health Sciences and Law graduates

17 December 2021 | Words Staff writer. Photos Lerato Maduna.

It was a gra(n)d affair as the University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated graduates from the faculties of Engineering & the Built Environment, Science, Health Sciences and Law on 14 December 2021. UCT Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng joined graduands and their families to celebrate their achievements. Lerato Maduna was there to capture it all on camera.

 

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