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Amendments to the Employment Equity Act of 1998 As President Cyril Ramaphosa proclaimed, the amendments to the Employment Equity Act (EEA) of 1998 came into effect on 1 January 2025. These translate into the Employment Equity Amendment Act of 2022. 29 Jan 2025
Maintenance matters In December 2024 I launched the Campus-wide Conversations initiative. These conversations are aimed at creating a new culture at the University of Cape Town (UCT); a culture in which everyone, regardless of their background or position, feels heard, seen, valued and respected. 10 Jan 2025
Student 2024 fee debt appeals and financial assistance for 2025 The University of Cape Town (UCT) has always prioritised the provision of student funding as one of its transformation goals. 08 Jan 2025
Second call for applications: UCT–Bristol programme Professor Jeff Murugan writes to the UCT community about the UCT–UoB Professorship and Fellowship Programme. 24 Jan 2024
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Lebogang Ramma Emer Prof Daya Reddy writes to share that the University of Cape Town (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series will resume in February 2024. 23 Jan 2024
Student debt appeals for 2023 and financial aid for 2024 The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) provision of student financial assistance is one of the cornerstones of our transformation initiatives to assist academically and financially deserving students. 18 Jan 2024
Update on Leadership Lekgotla roles Prof Elelwani Ramugondo writes to the UCT community with an update about senior leadership roles. 16 Jan 2024
Farewell to DVC for Research and Internationalisation: Professor Sue Harrison Prof Elelwani Ramugondo writes to express UCT’s sincere gratitude and appreciation to Professor Harrison for her astute leadership and immense academic contributions to the university. 15 Jan 2024
Postgraduate resources to enable completion of your degree Prof Sue Harrison writes about UCT’s postgraduate research resources. 15 Jan 2024
Building research support at UCT – introducing the Research Project Navigator Prof Sue Harrison writes about UCT’s research support infrastructure. 11 Jan 2024
Public statements and protests by members of the UCT community Emer Prof Daya Reddy writes to remind staff and students that the right to speak on behalf of the institution is reserved for, among others, the Chair of Council, the Vice-Chancellor, the deans (for faculties) and the heads of department (for departments). 10 Jan 2024
Farewell to Executive Director: CMD: Gerda Kruger Emer Prof Daya Reddy writes to bid farewell to Ms Gerda Kruger, who served as the Executive Director for Communication and Marketing. 08 Jan 2024
Annual Bongani Mayosi Memorial Lecture The fourth edition of the annual Bongani Mayosi Memorial Lecture will be presented by our very own graduate, Dr Vuyane Mhlomi. 08 Jan 2024
Summer School 2024 – Celebrating 100 years of learning The annual University of Cape Town (UCT) Summer School is back from Saturday, 13 January until Saturday, 27 January 2024, and it will be a celebratory moment for the university. 04 Jan 2024
Farewell to Miriam Hoosain, ED: HR Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng writes to the UCT community to bid farewell to Ms Miriam Hoosain. 31 Jan 2023
Academic and PASS staff salary increment for 2023 Dr Reno Morar writes to the UCT community to share updates relating to 2023 salary increments for academic and PASS staff. 31 Jan 2023
Update on developments on campus An update on developments on campus, as well as measures being taken by the UCT executive to resolve emerging issues where possible. 30 Jan 2023
Annual Declaration of Interests 2023 Dr Reno Morar writes to the UCT community with an update about the Annual Declaration of Interests 2023. 24 Jan 2023
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