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Attend UCT’s Distinguished Alumni Lecture

18 June 2026 | Words Hishamodien Hoosain. Photo Supplied. Read time 1 min.
Attendees will hear from Frans Cronje and Jaisheila Rajput.
Attendees will hear from Frans Cronje and Jaisheila Rajput.

The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host Science’s Distinguished Alumni Lecture on Wednesday, 24 June, at 18:00. 

Attendees will discover where a science degree can lead and will hear directly from alumni shaping their fields, including Frans Cronje, the founder and director of DataProphet; and Dr Jaisheila Rajput, the founder and chief executive of TOMA-Now. Open to students, staff, alumni, and curious minds, this is a space for thoughtful conversation, real-world insight, and reconnecting with the UCT community. 

Register to attend. 

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