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In remembrance: Harrison Rossiter
It is with heartfelt sadness that we inform you of the passing of our student Harrison Rossiter (21), who was studying towards a Business Science degree in the Faculty of Commerce. Rossiter passed away in his sleep on Thursday, 13 January 2026 at home in Cape Town.
24 Feb 2026
In remembrance: Professor Justine Burns
It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Professor Justine Burns (53), a professor at the School of Economics. She passed away at her home on Saturday, 7 February 2026 following a long battle with cancer.
18 Feb 2026
In remembrance: Abdurahman (Abdu) Mohamed
It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Mr Abdurahman (Abdu) Mohamed (65), a chief technical officer in the Division of Chemical Pathology, Department of Pathology. He passed away on Saturday, 10 January 2026.
04 Feb 2026
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