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UCT-led team discovers megacarnivore roaming southern Africa 200 million years ago At the outset of the Jurassic Period, about 200 million years ago, the largest carnivorous dinosaurs were relatively small, with a body length of 3–5 metres. 26 Oct 2017
Why Cape Town’s drought was so hard to forecast Cape Town’s drought and associated water shortage has officially escalated to the level of a disaster, which comes with severe water restrictions. 20 Oct 2017 Republished
Exploring the power of microbes in African populations Doctor Mamadou Kaba’s daily work includes studying the role of microbes in the development of childhood asthma, insulin resistance and pain crises in sickle cell disease. 17 Oct 2017
Transport as a mode of justice UCT researchers investigate how a good transport system can address accessibility and equity issues. 17 Oct 2017
Autism in an African context UCT researchers are on the front line of addressing autism in the African context. 10 Oct 2017
Stable middle-class in SA may be smaller than thought About half of the South African population is still chronically poor. More and more black Africans are joining SA’s middle class, of which they make up half, but they are still underrepresented in terms of the percentage of the overall population.  05 Oct 2017
What the South African KPMG saga says about shareholder activism Accounting and consulting firm, KPMG South Africa, is  reeling  after it was exposed to have played a part in the  Gupta inspired  state capture activity. The  fallout  has been remarkable.  03 Oct 2017
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