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UCT mourns the loss of former UWC vice-chancellor Professor Brian O’Connell
Former UWC vice-chancellor and rector Professor Brian O’Connell, upon whom UCT conferred an honorary doctorate in education in 2018, has passed away at the age of 77.
30 Aug 2024
Brian O’Connell (1947–2024)
Former UWC vice-chancellor and rector Professor Brian O’Connell, upon whom UCT conferred an honorary doctorate in education in 2018, has passed away at the age of 77.
25 Aug 2024
Lyn Denny (1958–2024)
Emer Prof Lynette Denny passed away on Sunday, 9 June 2024, following a long period of ill health. She was 66.
13 Jun 2024
Lyn Denny (1958–2024)
Emer Prof Lynette Denny passed away on Sunday, 9 June 2024, following a long period of ill health. She was 66.
09 Jun 2024
Sindiswa ‘Mam’ Sindi’ Ntshongwana (1954–2024)
Mrs Sindiswa “Mam Sindi” Ntshongwana passed away at her home in Tshwane after long battle with ill health. She was 70 years old.
13 May 2024
Justice Yvonne Mokgoro (1950–2024)
Former Constitutional Court Justice Yvonne Mokgoro died in early May at the age of 73.
09 May 2024
Tony Heard (1937–2024)
We are saddened to announce the passing of Tony Heard, who died peacefully on the morning of 27 March 2024, after a short illness.
03 Apr 2024
Tony Heard (1937–2024)
We are saddened to announce the passing of Tony Heard, who died peacefully on the morning of 27 March 2024, after a short illness.
27 Mar 2024
Peter Magubane (1932–2024)
Peter Magubane, a celebrated South African photographer and anti-apartheid stalwart died on Monday, 1 January.
01 Jan 2024
Jane English (1954–2023)
Emeritus Associate Professor Jane English died at her home in Newlands on 3 November 2023 after a long battle with cancer.
03 Nov 2023
Chuck (Charles Francis) Feeney (1931–2023)
The University of Cape Town deeply mourns the passing of the Founder of Atlantic Philanthropies, Mr Chuck Feeney.
09 Oct 2023
Mangosuthu Buthelezi (1928–2023)
The founder of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and the Zulu traditional prime minister, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi died on Saturday, 9 September.
09 Sep 2023
Raymond Ackerman (1931–2023)
The South African business landscape has witnessed many influential figures over the years, but few have left a legacy as enduring and impactful as Raymond Ackerman.
06 Sep 2023
Vincent Clifford Moran (1937–2023)
Vincent Clifford Moran passed away on Sunday, 22 September 2023.
30 Aug 2023
Johaar Mosaval (1928–2023)
Johaar Mosaval, acclaimed ballet dancer and recipient of a 2020 UCT honorary doctorate has died.
16 Aug 2023
John Michael Rolfe (1959–2023)
Mr John Michael Rolfe (64), a principal technical officer in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, passed away on 15 August 2023.
15 Aug 2023
Brian Warner (1939–2023)
Brian Warner, senior scholar and emeritus Distinguished Professor in the Department of Astronomy at UCT, died peacefully at home on 5 May 2023 at the age of 83.
05 May 2023
George Ekama (1949–2023)
George Ekama passed away on 19 February 2023.
19 Feb 2023
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