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Ntobeko Ntusi: a humanist with an unblinking gaze
UCT’s Prof Ntobeko Ntusi is set to take up the hot seat at the South African Medical Research Council.
10 May 2024
Republished
Thirty years of freedom: ‘It’s not personal; it’s Constitutional’
Former Constitutional Court judge and anti-apartheid activist Albie Sachs discussed the independence of the Constitutional Court during an afternoon sitting.
10 May 2024
UCT signs historic MoU with CAF focused on training African football executives
The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, 8 May 2024 in Cairo, Egypt.
09 May 2024
The South African civil justice system: Transformative steps to bridge the gap
Professor Mohamed Paleker delivered his inaugural lecture on 7 May 2024.
09 May 2024
UCT graduates take home over R4.5m in Motsepe-backed prize
Omnivat, a renewable energy startup founded by five UCT graduates, are the runners-up of a prestigious energy innovation competition backed by SA billionaire Patrice Motsepe.
09 May 2024
Republished
Destination UCT: Getting a snapshot of Africa’s best
UCT showcased what it can offer prospective students during the annual Open Day on Saturday, 4 May.
08 May 2024
UCT’s CMC participates in team building with a difference
In the spirit of ubuntu, the Connect Meet Collaborate team made the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children the venue for their latest team-building activity.
07 May 2024
Researching the human experience
Drawing on South Africa’s rich history and diversity, these four SARChI chairs have made immense contributions to what it means to be human.
03 May 2024
Ikey Tigers fall in Varsity Cup final, but leave with individual accolades
The Ikey Tigers finished the 2024 Varsity Cup competition as losing finalists again; however, there is much to be grateful for.
03 May 2024
Law researchers develop Constitutional Court monitoring platform
ConCourt Stats provides users with valuable insight into the work of South Africa’s Constitutional Court.
03 May 2024
Exciting discovery of honey badger at UCT
A UCT student made a discovery of a honey badger just above campus.
03 May 2024
‘The climate crisis is a public health crisis’
On 23 April 2024, UCT’s Green Campus Initiative participated in a Climate Change and Health Seminar, hosted by James Irlam, a senior lecturer in the Primary Health Care Directorate.
02 May 2024
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