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Update on investigation into alleged GBV case In June 2020, the University of Cape Town (UCT) indicated that it was investigating allegations of gender-based violence made on social media against a lecturer. 10 Dec 2025 Statement
UCT premieres Japanese–South African Butoh collaboration UCT’s Little Theatre hosted the South African debut of ‘1–2–3 As One’, a groundbreaking Japanese–South African Butoh collaboration that also marked the launch of the School for Intimate Imaginings. 10 Dec 2025
UCT sprinter’s unstoppable rise to stardom UCT student athlete Motheo Khumo Kotsedi’s rise in athletics took another positive turn when he participated in two international competitions in recent months, bringing home much-deserved medals. 10 Dec 2025
VC’s Campus-wide Conversations and other updates The Vice-Chancellor’s (VC) Campus Conversations initiative has shared an update on the trends that have emerged from the conversations held so far. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 09 Dec 2025
UCT communications team shines on the continental stage UCT’s Communication and Marketing Department has once again affirmed its position as one of Africa’s leading strategic communications units. 09 Dec 2025
Associate Professor Hillel Tuvia Goodman (1933–2025) Associate Professor Hillel Tuvia Goodman passed away on 11 November 2025. 09 Dec 2025
Emeritus Professor William Bond (1948–2025) Emeritus Professor William Bond passed away on 4 December 2025. 09 Dec 2025
‘Teaching is an act of hope’ The School of Education's Dr Kate Angier has been named one of four recipients of UCT’s 2024 Distinguished Teacher Award. 08 Dec 2025
A Glenara gathering of extraordinary educators UCT honoured four outstanding educators at the 2024 Distinguished Teacher Awards, celebrating their transformative approaches to teaching and student success. 08 Dec 2025
UCT’s Zarina Patel inducted into the Academy of Science of South Africa Assoc Prof Zarina Patel joins 45 of South Africa’s most distinguished researchers for 2025. 08 Dec 2025
Vice-Chancellor’s Introduction The past year has been a pivotal period of transition for the University of Cape Town (UCT), marked by challenges and changes – but also by resilience, collaboration and a renewed sense of direction. In facing uncertainty together, we reaffirmed what it means to lead with purpose and to steer the institution forward with integrity and vision. 08 Dec 2025
Alumni and Donors 08 Dec 2025
Chief Operating Officer's Report 08 Dec 2025
UCT Libraries 08 Dec 2025
Student Affairs The Department of Student Affairs (DSA) remains committed to working towards Vision 2035, a future in which all University of Cape Town (UCT) students, regardless of background, social or economic status, are supported to not only persist, but to flourish. The DSA’s Vision 2035 is directly in line with UCT’s vision 2030 whose three pillars are excellence, transformation and sustainability. 08 Dec 2025
Social Responsiveness 08 Dec 2025
Environmental Sustainability 08 Dec 2025
Chief Financial Officer In 2024, South Africa’s economy showed modest recovery with gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 1.2% and inflation easing to 2.8%, though challenges like high unemployment and fiscal constraints persisted. The higher education sector faced funding pressures, with government allocations to NSFAS and universities reduced, prompting institutions to seek alternative income streams and focus on skills development. The University of Cape Town (UCT) responded proactively, reducing Council Controlled General Operating budget. In this report I provide an overview of UCT’s financial position, performance and cash flow for the year ended 31 December 2024. 08 Dec 2025
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