News ‘Source of profound national pride’

“Prof Liesl Zühlke’s research is testament to the exceptionally high quality of science that is being conducted by South Africa’s public science institutions,” said the minister.

15 Jun 2026
 
News SA’s watershed moment in politics, life

Emer Prof Alan Cliff said We have to challenge ourselves to be honest about how relatively unchanged higher education has remained.

15 Jun 2026 - 4 min read
 
News The power of collaborative genomic discovery

For many patients living with suspected genetic disorders, the search for a diagnosis can be long, complex and emotionally exhausting. The Neuroscience Institute’s Clinical Omics and Informatics Unit believe that solving these cases requires collaboration.

15 Jun 2026 - 5 min read
 
Obituary Mlingani Matiwane (1996–2026)

The University of Cape Town (UCT) community and peers are deeply saddened by the passing of Mlingani Matiwane.

15 Jun 2026
 
Videos 1976: Reckoning with the past, shaping the future

As South Africa marks 50 years since the 16 June 1976 Soweto Uprising, UCT reflects on the enduring legacy of student activism and its role in shaping transformation, justice and belonging in higher education.

12 Jun 2026