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Literary accolade for Dowling Lauded by critics as the South African Jane Austen for her uncanny ability to pen a comedy of manners (a description that quite embarrasses this Austen enthusiast), Dowling's work The Fetch beat out, among others, Athol Fugard, for the 2015 Herman Charles Bosman prize. 11 Jul 2016
Mpofu is UCT's rising opera star The Belvedere Singing Competition has been a springboard to international opera careers for UCT alumni. This year's Belvedere final showcased 16 singers from nine countries. Four were South African singers. 08 Jul 2016
Not a drop to drink When Dr Kevin Winter launched the Peninsula Paddle in 2010, a guided 'study' tour of the city's waterways from Muizenberg to Milnerton, water hyacinth made it almost impossible to traverse the Black River. 06 Jul 2016
Floating university sets sail on ten-day SEAmester voyage 05 Jul 2016
Double honorary doctorates for Ellis 05 Jul 2016
UCT alumnus wins PEN SA Student Writing Prize When PEN SA encouraged young writers to submit pieces on the recent #FeesMustFall movement and student protests, Koleka Putuma entered her controversial poem 'Water'. 05 Jul 2016
UCT researchers honoured at NSTF awards Five UCT researchers were honoured at the prestigious 18th annual National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Awards Gala Dinner. 01 Jul 2016
Two UCT alumni win Standard Bank Young Artist Award for 2016 01 Jul 2016
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