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Obituary Associate Professor Lis Lange (1961–2025)

Associate Professor Lis Lange passed away on 8 October 2025.

10 Oct 2025 - 4 min read

News Studente, Springbokke en aandete met Nelson Mandela

Die Universiteit van Kaapstad se rektor, Professor Mosa Moshabela, het met groot lof gepraat oor die studente en die voortdurende hoë aansien wat hulle in die samelewing geniet.

09 Oct 2025 - 4 min read Afrikaans

News Abafundi, amaBhokobhoko kunye nesidlo sedinala noNelson Mandela

UVC uNjingalwazi uMosa Moshabela uthethe kakhulu ngequmrhu labafundi be-UCT kunye nokubekelwa kwabo phezulu kuya kuhlala kuhleli eluntwini.

09 Oct 2025 - 4 min read isiXhosa

News Reimagining mobile money via stablecoins and WhatsApp

The utility of stablecoins in emerging markets was well articulated by Mandla Money co-founder, Julian Kanjere, as he showcased his Mandla Money WhatsApp Wallet.

08 Oct 2025 - 4 min read

News UCT climate scientist on 2025 Forbes Sustainability Leaders list

Dr Romaric C Odoulami, a researcher with the ACDI at UCT, has been included in the 2025 Forbes Sustainability Leaders list.

08 Oct 2025 - 3 min read

UCT, CBE partner to reshape SA infrastructure UCT has signed an agreement with the Council for the Built Environment that will refine collaboration between academia, government, and the built environment sector. 07 Oct 2025

Tee off for a cause UCT’s 2025 Golf Day in Johannesburg set a positive tone for the series, creating a platform for industry leaders to engage with UCT’s mission. 07 Oct 2025

Parents co-create exhibition to redefine and inform care policies UCT’s sharing The Motherload project empowers parents to redefine care and inform care policies. 07 Oct 2025

SA graduates face toughest path to adulthood yet A new report has revealed that South African graduates find the transition to adulthood more challenging than ever. 06 Oct 2025

Varsities clash in sitting volleyball UCT ParaSports Club hosted a sitting volleyball tournament for the second consecutive year to raise awareness and promote inclusivity on campus and beyond. 06 Oct 2025

Africa’s borrowing costs are too high Through the influence of their opinions, Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings are at the centre of driving the high cost of borrowing in Africa. 06 Oct 2025 Republished

Reimagining Africa's future in times of turbulence and disruption UCT conversation series explores how Africa can shift from passive consumption to active co-creation of future value in technology and finance. 03 Oct 2025

Enhancing the good within UCT Head of HR, Juliet Mhango, has settled in and reflects on her first 100 days in office. 03 Oct 2025

Reliable energy solution wins The Pitch UCT 2025 Master’s student Vuyo Hlongwane’s reliable energy solutions, Caelix, walked away with first prize at the 10th iteration of The Pitch UCT. 03 Oct 2025

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UCT launches Centre for Wellbeing and Flourishing

It was all about the success of students and staff as UCT hosted the inaugural Wellbeing and Flourishing Conference to launch the Centre for Wellbeing and Flourishing.

It was all about the success of students and staff as UCT hosted the inaugural Wellbeing and Flourishing Conference to launch the Centre for Wellbeing and Flourishing.

23 Sep 2025 - 6 min read

UCT champions access and inclusivity in scholarship

UCT Libraries Press has produced another volume that emphasises the university’s commitment to inclusive knowledge sharing.

UCT Libraries Press has produced another volume that emphasises the university’s commitment to inclusive knowledge sharing.

23 Sep 2025 - 5 min read

Thandiswa Nxomani’s inspiring rise in women’s rugby

UCT student Thandiswa Nxomani has risen through the rugby ranks in South Africa to become the team manager of Springbok Women, which are currently competing in the World Cup.

UCT student Thandiswa Nxomani has risen through the rugby ranks in South Africa to become the team manager of Springbok Women, which are currently competing in the World Cup.

26 Aug 2025 - 9 min read Women’s Month

Marching for memory, justice and change

UCT joined hands with the Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation and Langa For Men to host the annual Uyinene Mrwetyana Memorial March to Parliament to raise awareness against GBV.

UCT joined hands with the Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation and Langa For Men to host the annual Uyinene Mrwetyana Memorial March to Parliament to raise awareness against GBV.

26 Aug 2025 - 6 min read Women’s Month

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