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A message from honorary doctorate recipient Prof James Midgley The University of Cape Town conferred the degree Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) upon international social welfare scholar Professor James Midgley. 15 Dec 2020
Congratulatory messages from UCT’s deans at the virtual graduation celebrations The University of Cape Town (UCT) deans congratulate the March and December 2020 graduates on their academic success during an exceptionally challenging year and wish them well in their future endeavours. 15 Dec 2020
“Malaika” performed by the Cape Male Voices The Cape Male Voices are a talented trio from the UCT SA College of Music and here they perform “Malaika” accompanied by lecturer and singing coach, Tertia Downie. 15 Dec 2020
Graduation 2020 - Watch the celebration for the March graduates The celebratory event video was made available online at 18:00 on Monday, 14 December to honour the March 2020 graduates. 14 Dec 2020
“Hlonolofatsa” performed by the Cape Town Youth Choir “Hlonolofatsa” is a song of praise and was performed by the Cape Town Youth Choir in celebration of UCT's graduates from the March cohort at a virtual celebration on 14 December 2020. 14 Dec 2020
Cape Town Youth Choir perform The South African National Anthem The Cape Town Youth Choir set the tone at UCT’s virtual graduation celebration on 14 March 2020 with their rendition of the South African National Anthem. 14 Dec 2020
A message from Social Responsiveness Awardee Dr Rebecca Hodes  The Mzantsi Wakho study has been recognised for the Social Responsiveness Award 2019. 14 Dec 2020
Graduation Poem by Siphokazi Jonas Siphokazi Jonas is one of the most prolific spoken word poets in South Africa, and her work has travelled nationally and internationally. An alumnus of UCT, Siphokazi writes and performs this poem that speaks to the challenge of graduating under the shadow of a changing global experience. 14 Dec 2020
“Sommer Goema” performed by Brathew Van Schalkwyk and Jesse Julies This song by Robbie Jansen is performed by Jesse Julies on tenor saxophone accompanied by Brathew Van Schalkwyk on piano. Both performers are from the UCT SA College of Music, Jazz Department. 14 Dec 2020
“Iza Ngomso” performed by the Cape Town Youth Choir “Iza Ngomso” was performed by the Cape Town Youth Choir as part of UCT’s virtual graduation celebrating the March cohort. 14 Dec 2020
Breaking barriers: Empowering UCT’s women As part of the Australian High Commission’s 16 Days of Activism for no Violence against Women and Children campaign, Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng shares her thoughts on how UCT is breaking down barriers to the wellbeing of women by creating networks that empower them. 11 Dec 2020
How to add UCT graduation stickers to your Facebook story You can easily add UCT graduation stickers to your Facebook story following these easy instructions. 09 Dec 2020
How to add UCT graduation stickers to your Instagram story You can easily add UCT graduation stickers to your Instagram story following these easy instructions. 08 Dec 2020
How to add UCT graduation frames to your Facebook profile picture You can easily add UCT graduation frames to your Facebook profile picture following these easy instructions. 07 Dec 2020
Vice-Chancellor visits retirees to thank them for their service to UCT A celebratory feast with electrifying musical performances would have been a perfect way to mark an end to illustrious careers of UCT’s retirees. 07 Dec 2020
“AYO AYO” performed by Lady Day Big Band Stars shining so bright they illuminate the entire world – that’s how the Lady Day Big Band and the UCT School of Dance celebrated UCT staff members in a rousing performance during the virtual UCT Annual Staff Awards on 2 December 2020. 02 Dec 2020
A message from the Chair of Council at the UCT Annual Awards The University of Cape Town’s Chair of Council, Babalwa Ngonyama, noted sacrifices that staff members have made, thanking them for their resilience and commitment to UCT. 02 Dec 2020
Reflecting on 15 years of service to UCT at the UCT Annual Awards From a senior specialist, to a team leader, manager and now senior manager – Bruce Fielies’s journey with UCT has been one of notable achievements. 02 Dec 2020
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