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‘GENESIS’ explores the space where black life persists
Gregory Maqoma’s radical landmark production at the Baxter Theatre confronts colonialism’s half-life, ancestral memory and the radical possibility of collective liberation.
20 Feb 2026
- 10 min read
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Warden leads campus-wide push against GBV
Assoc Prof Rethabile Possa has been a leading voice in residence-based education on consent, accountability and healthy relationships to create awareness against GBV among students.
20 Feb 2026
- 7 min read
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Cape Town’s wildflowers: six key insights from a new checklist
An updated checklist provides insights into the city’s flora: from showcasing the global significance of its endemic plants to the unique ecology that has shaped this diversity.
19 Feb 2026
- 8 min read
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Celebrating a legacy of leadership in public governance
Emer Prof Faizel Ismail shared some of his transformative moments as director of the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance.
18 Feb 2026
- 4 min read
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Cleaning staff help power UCT sustainability research
UCT cleaning staff are helping shape campus sustainability efforts by sharing their firsthand knowledge of electricity use, strengthening research and building shared responsibility.
17 Feb 2026
- 8 min read
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Contribute meaningfully to develop society
Attendees at the Heads of Mission Breakfast discussed the future of education on the day of the State of the Nation Address.
17 Feb 2026
- 5 min read
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Building bridges for global progress
The future of education was in sharp focus at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Heads of Mission Breakfast on 12 February, hosted by Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela.
16 Feb 2026
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DSA Welcome Festival ignites UCT’s Green Mile
The Green Mile was abuzz on 12 February as hundreds of first-year students gathered for the annual DSA Welcome Festival, hosted by the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) at the University of Cape Town (UCT).
16 Feb 2026
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Documentary pays tribute to Diana Ferrus and Sarah Baartman
UCT’s Faculty of Humanities recently hosted a screening of ‘Bones’, a documentary by master’s student Nomandla Vilakazi.
12 Feb 2026
- 5 min read