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UCT academics honoured with multiple prestigious fellowships Through their dedication, creativity, collaboration and commitment to excellence, members of the University of Cape Town (UCT) community contribute to the university’s success. 30 Oct 2026

Year-end examination update The University of Cape Town's (UCT) year-end examinations will commence on Thursday, 5 November and continue until Monday, 23 November 2026. 29 Oct 2026

Upcoming UCT inaugural lectures: November 2026 The VC informs the UCT community about inaugural lectures to be held in November 2026. 29 Oct 2026

VC’s Excellence Awards 2026: Celebrating the people who make a difference Through their dedication, creativity, collaboration and commitment to excellence, members of the University of Cape Town (UCT) community contribute to the university’s success. 28 Oct 2026

Celebrating exceptional achievements by UCT staff Over the past few months, the University of Cape Town (UCT) has had much to celebrate. Across our research and innovation communities, members of our university have received prestigious national and international recognition for work that advances knowledge and addresses some of society’s most pressing challenges. 28 Oct 2026

Addressing the public issuing of judges’ reports The VC updates the UCT community on the publication of the judges' reports on complaints against members of Council. 26 Oct 2026

Statement on judges’ reports commissioned by UCT Council The Chair of Council updates the UCT community on the erroneous publication of the judges' reports on complaints about certain members of Council. 23 Oct 2026

Inaugural lecture by Professor Gray and other updates Professor Diane Gray will deliver her lecture as part of the University of Cape Town (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Thursday, 29 October 2026. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 21 Oct 2026

Council adopts judges’ reports on members’ complaints The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council held a special meeting on Sunday, 18 October 2026 to note and adopt the reports of two judges appointed by Council to investigate various complaints by some Council members and some non-members, against certain members of Council. 20 Oct 2026

Reminder: Participate in the Disability Policy review The University of Cape Town (UCT) community is reminded that the Disability Policy review consultation process is underway, and individual consultation slots remain available. 20 Oct 2026

In remembrance: Nondlela Patience Gxako It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our colleague, Mrs Nondlela Patience Gxako (50), who served as a campus cleaner in the Properties and Services department. 20 Oct 2026

In remembrance: Obuhle Madolo Our hearts are heavy as we write to inform you of the passing of our second-year student, Ms Obuhle Madolo (20), on Monday, 5 October 2026. 19 Oct 2026

Recusal from deliberations on VC’s review application As Chair of the University of Cape Town (UCT) Council, I welcome the independent determination made on Friday, 16 October 2026 by Adv Nazreen Bawa SC on the Vice-Chancellor's (VC) request that I recuse myself from Council's deliberations concerning the VC's review application against Council. 16 Oct 2026

In remembrance: Simamkele Ntsengwane It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of our student Mr Simamkele Ntsengwane (33), who was studying towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Development Finance at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Graduate School of Business. 08 Oct 2026

UCT’s rise in the THE rankings and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) has maintained it top spot in Africa and risen to 147th place globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027. 08 Oct 2026

In remembrance: Lehlohonolo Fortune Kekana It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our student, Mr Lehlohonolo Fortune Kekana (32), on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. 07 Oct 2026

Upcoming SWS October Wellness Drive The Student Wellness Service (SWS) within the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) will host a Wellness Drive from Wednesday, 7 October to Saturday, 10 October 2026. 05 Oct 2026

Celebrating UCT’s rise in the THE rankings The VC shares the news that the University of Cape Town (UCT) has risen to 147th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027. 30 Sep 2026

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