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UCT student’s piano recital gives back to the Baxter Theatre University of Cape Town’s South African College of Music (SACM) student Isaac van der Merwe performed a special fundraising piano recital at the Baxter Theatre, celebrating the venue that has helped shape his journey as a musician. 22 Jul 2026
Mary Burton reflects on activism, education and the unfinished work of justice As South Africa marks fifty years since the June 16 Soweto Uprising, long-time activist Mary Burton reflects on the experiences that shaped her political consciousness and commitment to justice. 08 Jul 2026
Reflections on '76: Dr Russell Ally on student life under apartheid Fifty years after the June 16 Soweto Uprising, Dr Russell Ally reflects on arriving at UCT in 1977, carrying the aftermath of a country in political upheaval. 08 Jul 2026
UCT Chair of Council, Norman Arendse reflects on the legacy of 1976 As 2026 marks fifty years since the June 16 Soweto Uprising, UCT Chair of Council Norman Arendse SC reflects on how political consciousness was shaped long before the events of 1976 reached national attention. 08 Jul 2026
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