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Update on UCT’s Vice-Chancellor
Chair of Council, Babalwa Ngonyama, writes to update the UCT community about the Vice-Chancellor’s leave.
12 Dec 2022
UCT Council
Annual Bongani Mayosi lecture and other updates
The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host the annual Bongani Mayosi Memorial Lecture in January 2023.
08 Dec 2022
Vice-Chancellor on sick leave
Chair of Council, Babalwa Ngonyama, writes to inform the UCT community that the Vice-Chancellor is on sick leave.
07 Dec 2022
UCT Council
UCT Summer School celebrates 73 years
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Summer School 2023 will be back in-person with an exciting programme from 9 to 28 January 2023.
07 Dec 2022
Honouring staff at the UCT Annual Awards
Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng writes in honour of staff recognised at the UCT Annual Awards.
06 Dec 2022
Recipients of the 2022 UCT Open Textbook Award
Professor Harsha Kathard announces the recipients of the 2022 Open Textbook Award.
05 Dec 2022
Our 2022 retirees cohort about to take a bow
Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng writes to the UCT community to recognise and reflect on the contribution of this year’s retirees.
01 Dec 2022
Emeritus Professor Peter James Leonard Klatzow: 1945–2021
On Wednesday, 29 December 2021, Emeritus Professor Peter Klatzow passed away aged 76.
29 Dec 2021
Tribute to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu
Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng writes to the UCT community about the passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu (90).
26 Dec 2021
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu: 1931–2021
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, who has died at the age of 90, leaves a legacy as a towering figure in the theology of compassion.
26 Dec 2021
In remembrance: Lwazi Ntshengulana
The UCT Executive team writes to the UCT community about the passing of Mr Lwazi Ntshengulana (19).
21 Dec 2021
In remembrance: Sbonelo Sphesihle Ntombela
The UCT Executive team writes to the UCT community about the passing of Mr Sbonelo Sphesihle Ntombela (20).
21 Dec 2021
Best wishes for a healthy and restful year-end break
Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng writes to the UCT community with best wishes for a healthy and restful year-end break.
20 Dec 2021
Call for comment on draft UCT Vaccine Mandate Policy
Following the Council meeting held earlier this month and the feedback provided by the Chair of Council, I write to provide a further update on the proposal for mandatory vaccination at the University of Cape Town (UCT).
20 Dec 2021
In remembrance: Tokoloho Ramabele
The UCT Executive team writes to the UCT community about the passing of Mr Tokoloho Ramabele (26).
17 Dec 2021
In remembrance: Nasiphi Ntando Mayisela
The UCT Executive team writes to the UCT community about the passing of Ms Nasiphi Ntando Mayisela (21).
15 Dec 2021
Chancellor’s Installation and other updates
It has been a period of celebration for the past few days at the University of Cape Towm (UCT).
15 Dec 2021
In remembrance: Lauren Vogel
The UCT Executive team writes to the UCT community about the passing of Ms Lauren Vogel (32).
15 Dec 2021
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