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Umfundi we-MSc wakhe ilinge lendlu ngomhlaba, nenkunkuma Umfundi weYunivesithi yaseKapa (UCT) we-MSc uMatimba Mabonda neqela lakhe basandula ukugqiba ukwakha indlu enamagumbi okulala amathathu, eyakhiwe kusetyenziswa umhlaba kunye nezinye izinto ezilahlwayo. 03 Mar 2026
Waheed Amanjee reflects on ‘deeply meaningful’ Abe Bailey Travel Bursary Waheed Amanjee spent an unforgettable three weeks in the United Kingdom as part of the Abe Bailey Travel Bursary programme. 02 Mar 2026
‘The queue hasn’t moved’ Zakes Mda’s 1988 classic returns to The Baxter’s stage, holding a mirror to a South Africa still making its women wait: for rice, for dignity – and for a system that sees them. 02 Mar 2026
UK en KAS vier die sokkerleierskap van graduandi Vyf-en-dertig sokkerleiers van 20 Afrikalande het gegradueer by die Konfederasie van Afrikasokker se Uitvoerende Bestuursprogram aan UK se nagraadse sakeskool. 02 Mar 2026 Afrikaans
InvestSoc at 25: advancing quality UCT’s Investment Society turns 25 this year – and current president, Ethan Gondo, is planning ahead. 27 Feb 2026
Prestigious global award for Prof Keertan Dheda Prof Keertan   Dheda   r eceive d   the p restigious Princess Chichibu Memorial TB Global Award at   the   2025 World Conference on Lung Health .   27 Feb 2026
UCT ranked first in QS Sub-Saharan Africa rankings UCT ranked first out of 69 universities across Sub-Saharan Africa, which included 14 institutions from South Africa. 27 Feb 2026
NPO creates pipeline of empowered students The student-led NPO Destiny Achieve Foundation sets high school and university students up for success. 25 Feb 2026
UCT launches Mathieu Rouault Research Centre for ocean science UCT’s Mathieu Rouault Research Centre has officially opened its doors. 25 Feb 2026
Braver together: Ikey Tigers ready for 2026 The student-led NPO Destiny Achieve Foundation sets high school and university students up for success. 25 Feb 2026
Why South Africa's carbon tax should stay Carbon taxes are important ways of changing the behaviour of polluting companies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change and using tax revenue to benefit all of society. 24 Feb 2026 Republished
UCT’s Debating Union perform on global stage The Debating Union made UCT proud when the team reached the outround stage of the World Universities Debating Championships. 23 Feb 2026
Symposium scrutinises racial language in health research UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences hosted the first symposium on racial language in research, teaching and learning, challenging scholars to be critical in their use of racial terms. 23 Feb 2026
‘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
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
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 Republished
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
Historic moment as UCT and Services SETA break ground on skin health institute The multi-storey ARISE building – a first of its kind for Africa – will be located on UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences. 17 Feb 2026
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
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
Another top international honour for Prof Kelly Chibale UCT’s Prof Kelly Chibale has received special honours from the Royal Society of Chemistry. 13 Feb 2026
Balancing the paddle and the law books UCT student Jordan Klopper aims to represent South Africa in the international canoe sprint competitions this year, with a focus on the Olympic Games in the near future. 12 Feb 2026
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
UCT researcher wins global grant to study AI and youth unemployment Dr Tim Köhler is among 19 researchers worldwide to receive funding from Schmidt Sciences’ AI at Work programme to conduct studies on how generative AI is transforming labour markets. 11 Feb 2026
Access to surgical care limited in peri-urban areas A new study by UCT researchers found that access to high-quality surgical care remains restricted for residents of peri-urban areas, even though they live near a healthcare facility. 10 Feb 2026
UCT graduate heading to Canada as scholarship finalist UCT graduate Muhammed Coker has been selected as a finalist for the McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill University. 10 Feb 2026
On-campus sport and recreation activities benefit students with disabilities Sport and recreational activities foster social inclusion and nurture a sense of belonging among students with disabilities. 10 Feb 2026
MSc student builds pilot house with soil, waste material Matimba Mabonda and his team have recently completed construction on a three-bedroom house, built using soil and other waste material. 10 Feb 2026
Demystifying drug discovery A UCT Summer School excursion unpacked the fascinating journey from molecule to medicine, blending storytelling, science and behind-the-scenes lab exploration. 09 Feb 2026
New genus of sea snail discovered in the Great African Seaforest Scientists from UCT’s Department of Biological Sciences have been involved in an international research project which shows a parasitic sea snail that represents an entirely new genus. 06 Feb 2026
 
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