News Grandparents’ wisdom inspires UCT Rhodes Scholar’s pursuit of better healthcare

UCT student and outgoing SRC vice-president, Maboletso Letsoalo, has been selected for the 2027 SACS Rhodes Scholarship to study at the University of Oxford. 

30 Oct 2026 - 6 min read
 
Shaping futures through inclusive cities

Ahead of World Cities Day on 31 October 2026, Prof Tanja Winkler says cities must be cognisant of the inclusion of all people who live in them.

30 Oct 2026 - 3 min read
 
UCT project investigates thriving African harrier-hawks

The African harrier-hawk is the focus of a UCT research project investigating how the unusual raptor has established itself in Cape Town.

29 Oct 2026 - 6 min read
 
Information in every pocket

Converging SMS and access to information and technology is the founding principle of Miran Moodley’ start-up, Kwabantu AI.

29 Oct 2026 - 3 min read
 
News African universities can drive social change

Beyond producing graduates, how can university resources be used to address problems that people experience in their everyday lives?

28 Oct 2026 Republished