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University of CT council stands by panel report despite calls for it to be reviewed
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) council is standing by an independent panel report, which has criticized the institution for…
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University of CT council apologizes for governance lapses after independent panel report
University of Cape Town (UCT) council chairperson Norman Arendse has apologised for the governance lapses at the institution, in the…
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Women leading big institutions continue to be harassed, says Unisa VC Lenkabula
As the University of South Africa (Unisa) celebrated its 150th birthday on Monday, its vice-chancellor, Professor Puleng Lenkabula, detailed how…
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University of CT vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng placed on special leave
Just days before University of Cape Town vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng could leave the institution, the professor was placed on special…
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University of CT to appoint interim VC following Phakeng’s early retirement
In an internal memo, the University of Cape Town (UCT) said it would appoint an interim vice-chancellor, after terminating the…
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UCT confirms Mamokgethi Phakeng has not been suspended as VC
The University of Cape Town (UCT) says its Vice-Chancellor (VC) Mamokgethi Phakeng has not been suspended. University spokesperson Elijah Moholola…
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University of CT and Phakeng under fire for LGBTQI+ lecture
The University of Cape Town and its Vice-Chancellor, Mamokgethi Phakeng, are under fire. They hosted an open lecture titled ‘What…
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WC brings vaccines to the young as Covid-19 cases spike among under-20s
As Covid-19 cases continue to increase among the under 20-year-olds, the provincial Health Department is launching another campaign to get…
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University of CT to resume academic programme on Monday
The University of Cape Town will resume academic activities on Monday after a devastating fire affects thousands of students this…
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University of CT students to make their way back to residences
Students are expected to return to their residence after a devastating fire swept through a part of the University of…
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University of CT academic programme to resume on Friday in wake of fire
The University of Cape Town (UCT)’s academic programme will now only resume on Monday. Several of the institution’s buildings were…
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Fourth person at UCT has tested positive for Coronavirus
A postgraduate student from the University of Cape Town (UCT) has tested positive for Covid-19, announced UCT Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng…
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Vice-chancellor confirms UCT’s third Coronavirus case
The University of Cape Town’s vice-chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng has confirmed the university’s third positive case of Covid-19 on Saturday…
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Neuroscience research centre opens at Groote Schuur Hospital
UCT and the provincial health department launched the first neuroscience centre at Groote Schuur hospital’s renovated J-block building recently. The…
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Uyinene Mrwetyana’s memory to be honoured through UCT scholarship and new foundation
UCT vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng says the institution has established a scholarship in the student’s honour. The courageous and fighting spirit…
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In Pics: #SONA2019 Here is how our MPs dressed
In Pics: #SONA2019 Here is how our MPs dressed. The SONA took place at Parliament in Cape Town last night, as…
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