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What to look for in South Africa's troubling crime statistics Since the 19th century, a growing number of countries have attempted to systematically collect and analyse information on all the crimes known to their police. 31 Aug 2016
Mamokgethi Phakeng named Businesswoman of the Year Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, UCT's incoming Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Internationalisation, was awarded the prestigious Businesswoman of the Year Award in the education category on Sunday night. 30 Aug 2016
Sitting volleyball now a standing item at UCT The sitting volleyball contest that took place at UCT's Sports Centre on 25 August 2016 heralded a first for the university, as the Paralympic sport will become a formal offering for student athletes. 30 Aug 2016
A feast of thespian delights 30 Aug 2016
A self-taught artist: Dr Roderick Sauls Dr Roderick Sauls started at UCT in the 1980s as a technical assistant in the Department of Geology. 26 Aug 2016
Feminist' is not a dirty word Feminism has a new figurehead and she's dressed in flaming seventies regalia. 26 Aug 2016
Mont Fleur writing retreat From 17–19 August 2016 members of the Next Generation Professoriate (NGP) cohort gathered again at the beautiful site of Mont Fleur situated in the Blaauwklippen Valley outside Stellenbosch. 24 Aug 2016
How humans and wild birds collaborate to get precious resources of honey and wax By following honeyguides, a species of bird, people in Africa are able to locate bees' nests to harvest honey. Research now reveals that humans use special calls to solicit the help of honeyguides and that honeyguides actively recruit appropriate human partners. 23 Aug 2016
Women champion their right to land 22 Aug 2016
Apathy among young people stands in the way of Africa's demographic dividend Two in three Africans are younger than 35. Youth - people between the ages of 15 and 35 - make up more than 35% of Africa's total population. 22 Aug 2016
Secret weapon of a busy dean's assistant The slogan on Freda Williams' coffee mug, a recent birthday gift from a colleague, says: “I can't help it if I'm awesome”. 22 Aug 2016
Diamonds: a scientist's best friend They're almost as old as the planet itself – and they have secrets to share. 22 Aug 2016
Flavoursome and hot: VC concert a delight 19 Aug 2016
How online courses can bring the world into Africa's classrooms I am an anthropologist with a special interest in establishing the field of the medical humanities. 19 Aug 2016
The pain is still there': Workers remember Marikana Commemorations of the Marikana massacre launched into full swing on UCT's upper campus on 16 August 2016, exactly four years after 34 unarmed mineworkers were gunned down by police. 19 Aug 2016
Is all 'engaged scholarship' socially just? Emeritus Associate Professor David Cooper knows of a nearby upper-middle-class neighbourhood which is mobilising. They'd like to put gated fencing around their community, ostensibly to keep criminals out. 18 Aug 2016
Tivaringe's on the up and up UCT's Careers Services has made a habit of launching students onto productive career paths, but Tafadzwa Tivaringe shows that it looks after its own too. 18 Aug 2016
Balancing culture and career Dr Ameeta Jaga always regarded herself as a liberated Indian woman. But once she delved into the literature of culture and the work–family interface, she became aware of the many ways in which that was less true. 18 Aug 2016
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