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Completed whistleblowing investigations for 2025 I write to provide feedback on the whistleblowing cases received at the University of Cape Town (UCT) during 2025. 30 Jun 2026

Council statement on recent xenophobic incidents The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council has noted with concern recent reports of xenophobic incidents and tensions in parts of South Africa. Such incidents are deeply troubling and stand in opposition to the values upheld by the university, including human dignity, inclusion, respect and social justice that underpin our constitutional democracy and our UCT community. 24 Jun 2026

UCT rowers selected for national camp The University of Cape Town (UCT) student-athletes continue to make waves on a bigger stage beyond campus. It is with great pride that I share that four of our students have been selected to attend the first phase of the South African Coastal and Beach Sprint Rowing testing and selection camp, which is scheduled for KuGompo from 22 to 26 June 2026. 22 Jun 2026

UCT remains Africa’s leading university in QS rankings I am delighted to share that the University of Cape Town (UCT) has once again been ranked the leading university in Africa in the latest QS World University Rankings 2027, released on 18 June 2026. 18 Jun 2026

UCT’s nine finalists in sought-after SA “Science Oscars” It gives me great pleasure to share that nine University of Cape Town (UCT) academics and research teams have been named among the finalists in the prestigious 2025/2026 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)-South32 Awards. 09 Jun 2026

Submit your annual declaration of interests form As a requirement of the Higher Education Act, all University of Cape Town (UCT) staff members and members of university committees must make a full annual declaration of their financial interests and fiduciary roles and those of their immediate family members. 01 Jun 2026

Amendments to the Employment Equity Act Prof Elelwani Ramugondo writes to staff to outline the university’s planned process to ensure compliance with Employment Equity law. 20 Jun 2025

UCT achieves highest QS ranking in a decade Prof Mosa Moshabela celebrates UCT’s highest-ever position in the QS World University Rankings in the past decade, climbing to 150th globally. 19 Jun 2025

Commemorating Youth Month Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe writes to students with a message about Youth Month. 13 Jun 2025

From Ikeys straight to the Boks Prof Mosa Moshabela celebrates the recent inclusion of Ntokozo Makhaza in the Springbok squad for the 2025 season – a momentous and historic achievement. 11 Jun 2025

Apply for the UCT Teaching Innovation Grant Professor Brandon Collier-Reed writes to UCT staff about the Teaching Innovation and Curriculum Change Grant. 04 Jun 2025

A message from the Chair of Council The Chair of Council writes on behalf of his fellow Council members, to express gratitude to the UCT community. 30 Jun 2024 UCT Council

Feedback from Council meeting of June 2024 Council held its plenary meeting on 22 June 2024, with an extended session on 27 June 2024, the last scheduled meeting of the current Council as it concludes its term of office. 28 Jun 2024 UCT Council

UCT Open Textbook Award: call for nominations Emer Prof Linda Ronnie writes to the UCT community to invite nominations for the 2024 UCT Open Textbook Award. 04 Jun 2024

Farewell to Dean of Science: Professor Ramutsindela Emer Prof Daya Reddy writes to the UCT community to say farewell to the Dean of Science, Professor Ramutsindela. 30 Jun 2023

UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Salome Maswime Emer Prof Daya Reddy writes to the UCT community about the upcoming Inaugural Lecture. 28 Jun 2023

First annual Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture Emer Prof Daya Reddy invites the UCT community to attend the first annual Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture. 22 Jun 2023

Feedback from UCT Council meeting of 17 June The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council met on Saturday, 17 June 2023 to discuss and agree on a number of items. 21 Jun 2023 UCT Council

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