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Farmer proves it’s never too late to learn
Sheep farmer Charl Johannes van der Merwe’s graduation at the age of 80 will not only contribute to the betterment of fellow farmers in the Upper Karoo but also motivate them to continue with their studies.
31 Aug 2026
- 6 min read
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‘Fathers are invisible’ – PhD graduate on child rehabilitation
A physiotherapist from Bulawayo has completed a four-year PhD at UCT, showing that when fathers and siblings are part of a child’s rehabilitation, everyone benefits.
31 Aug 2026
- 5 min read
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Milestone TB Davie Memorial lecture dissects UCT’s insignia
Prof Mogobe Ramose delivered the 60th annual TB Davie Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, 26 August.
28 Aug 2026
- 4 min read
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The importance of relationships when living with a visual impairment
For Sinegugu Silara, living with a visual impairment means constantly moving out of her comfort zone.
27 Aug 2026
- 7 min read
Women’s Month
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Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking
A new major global review shows that certain social media platforms are fuelling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade.
27 Aug 2026
- 7 min read
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Advancing women in parasport
During the 10th annual Women in Sport talk, speakers highlighted the importance of collaboration and networking with likeminded sporting enthusiasts.
26 Aug 2026
- 6 min read
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UCT study reveals how South Africans spend their commute
A new study by the Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing reveals that South Africans travel in different ways and have developed various coping mechanisms to deal with their commute.
26 Aug 2026
- 5 min read
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Better collaboration could help identify unknown dead
A UCT PhD study by Kate Reid has found that while Cape Town’s forensic identification outcomes are better than previously believed, other factors still delay justice.
26 Aug 2026
- 6 min read
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Two student entrepreneurs head to national competition final
The regional round of the Absa Entrepreneurship Innovarsity competition was held from 19 to 20 August.
25 Aug 2026
- 3 min read