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UCT’s Moshabela says Rhodes Must Fall movement was a painful period for many who were involved
UCT’s Moshabela says Rhodes Must Fall movement was a painful period for many who were involved! The 2015 #RhodesMustFall student…
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University of CT marks 10 years since Rhodes Must Fall: A movement compared to the 1976 uprising
As the University of Cape Town (UCT) commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Rhodes Must Fall student movement, the occasion…
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University of Cape Town adds isiXhosa to official list of languages
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has officially recognised isiXhosa as one of its three official languages, alongside English and…
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University of Cape Town moves some classes online after protests over student debt & housing
The University of Cape Town (UCT) announced a temporary shift to online lectures following protests on campus that disrupted regular…
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ANC-aligned Sasco gains ground in South Africa’s SRC elections
Months after South Africa’s watershed general elections, political parties are in a fierce battle across institutions of higher learning. The…
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Uyinene Mrwetyana’s killer’s previous attempted rape case left her family distraught
Uyinene Mrwetyana’s killer Luyanda Botha’s court appearance on a previous attempted rape charge has devastated her family. The former postal…
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University of Cape Town boycotts academic institutions affiliated to Israeli army
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Council has adopted a resolution which calls for the boycotting of all Israeli academic…
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Uyinene Mrwetyana’s killer faces new attempted rape charge
The man, convicted of the murder and rape of University of Cape Town (UCT) student Uyinene Mrwetyana in 2019, has…
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Professor Mosa Moshabela appointed new UCT Vice-Chancellor
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has announced the appointment of Professor Mosa Moshabela as its new Vice-Chancellor. Moshabela is…
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University of CT council approves concessions for students with fee debt exceeding R10k
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) council has approved concessions for students with fee debt exceeding R10,000. UCT spokesperson Elijah…
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Search is on for new University of Cape Town vice-chancellor
If you think you have what it takes, the search is on for the University of Cape Town’s next vice-chancellor.…
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University of Cape Town apologises to families of Sutherland skeletal remains
The University of Cape Town has apologised to the families of nine people from Sutherland, whose skeletal remains will be…
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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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Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng hits back
Former University of Cape Town vice-chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng has responded to the damning accusations before her, claiming that they…
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Where did actress Zandile Msutwana (Vuyiswa) from The Queen disappear to?
Popular South African actress Zandile Msutwana‘s journey into the world of acting began at the University of Cape Town, where…
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UCT: We must intensify the fight against gender-based violence
While the month of August celebrates the achievements of women, it’s also a time to intensify the fight against gender-based…
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Mining companies eye the last unspoiled strip of the Western Cape’s west coast
The last, relatively pristine section of Western Cape coastline between the Olifants River and the Northern Cape border is threatened…
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Babalwa Ngonyama resigns as chairperson of the University of CT council
The chairperson of the University of Cape Town council, Babalwa Ngonyama, has resigned. Late last year, the council put in…
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AYO chairperson, Dr Wallace Mgoqi has died
The Chairperson of AYO Technology Solutions, Dr Wallace Mgoqi has passed away. The retired advocate, attorney, businessman and activist passed…
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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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UCT academic staff ready to strike
The University of Cape Town’s academic staff has voted in favour of strike action for the first time in history.…
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More rain forecast for the weekend
Climate scientist at the University of Cape Town says more rain should be expected as the country is in the…
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ActionSA Students Chapter clinch 2 seats at UCT SRC elections
The ActionSA Students Chapter says it is pleased by its electoral showing at the University of Cape Town’s SRC elections,…
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Expert: Parliament won’t hold Cyril Ramaphosa to account for farm theft
Professor Cathleen Powell, associate professor in public law at the University of Cape Town has described parliament as an institution…
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University of CT beefs up security after mid-year exams disrupted
The University of Cape Town on Tuesday said that its security guards have their eyes peeled for any more intruders…
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Commission concerned by rape at tertiary education institutions
The Commission for Gender Equality says the scourge of rape in institutions of higher learning is extremely concerning. This comes…
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Did you know actress Katlego Danke has a son? – Photos
If there was ever an award for the most private South African celebrity, Katlego Danke would undoubtedly win the prize.…
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55% of participants bought alcohol illegally during lockdown – study
A lockdown alcohol use study has found that 55% of participants bought liquor illegally. Data published in the International Journal…
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University of Cape Town campus fire fully extinguished
There has been a fire at the University of Cape Town campus. Reports suggest the blaze broke out just before…
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SA COVID-19: University of Johannesburg adopts mandatory vaccination
The University of Johannesburg has adopted mandatory vaccination, following a trend in the higher education sector. Staff, postdoctoral research fellows,…
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Suspected Pakistani kidnapping suspect shot dead in Joburg in broad daylight
Police in Gauteng are trying to puzzle together details around the death of a man believed to be linked to…
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University of FS makes COVID vaccination mandatory from 2022
The University of Free State has announced its decision to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory next year. Starting in February 2022,…
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Kidnapping scourge on the rise in South Africa
There is a fine line between transparency over increasing kidnapping cases and revealing information that could be used by criminals,…
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DA exposes alleged police brutality
The lockdown has brutally highlighted the rampant crimes of members of the South African Police Services (Saps). Democratic Alliance (DA)…
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University of CT Council makes Covid-19 vaccination compulsory for 2022 registration
The UCT Council has approved in-principle to make vaccination mandatory for all staff and students as a condition of campus…
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University of CT online high school: More than 300 posts available
The University of Cape Town’s new Online High School is hiring. More than 300 posts are up for grabs. The…
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University of CT partners with US company to test efficacy of hAd5 vaccine as a booster shot
The University of Cape Town has collaborated with US immunotherapy company, ImmunityBio, to evaluate the safety and efficacy of its…
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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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COVID-19 vaccine protest at Cape Town hospital raises debate around mandatory jabs
The country’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout is now in full swing, but there are however mixed views and questions on whether…
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Expert – Research finds reduction in onward transmission of COVID post-jab
A local virologist said that research had shown a reduction in the onward transmission of the coronavirus when a vaccinated…
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University of CT is Africa’s first university to launch online high school platform
The University of Cape Town has become the first tertiary institution in Africa to offer an Online High School platform.…
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University of Cape Town launches online high school
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is launching an “online high school”, offering a free online curriculum to anyone with…
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Concerns over chemicals from torched Durban plant as they threaten health & wildlife
Following the recent violent events, authorities are dealing with another crisis – the short- and long-term impact on the environment.…
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President Ramaphosa to address the nation at 8pm
The Presidency confirmed late Sunday afternoon that President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation at 8pm on developments in the…
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2 University of CT students suspended following s.e.xual assault allegations
The University of Cape Town has suspended two students with immediate effect following allegations of s.e.xual assault, which surfaced earlier…
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Health Dept promises unplaced intern doctors feedback this week
Intern doctors on Sunday said they were fed-up with the slow pace at which their placement at healthcare facilities across…
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University of CT to study independent investigator’s report on fire
The University of Cape Town on Friday said it would study a report released by an independent investigator appointed to…
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Cape Town fires did not start naturally – report
There’s no evidence at this point indicating that the raging fire that laid bare tracts of land on Table Mountain…
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University of CT Jagger library salvage project ongoing
It’s been two weeks since a mountain fire swept across the upper campus of the University of Cape Town. Salvage…
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Another Cape Town fire destroys ward at hospital
Just days after a raging blaze at the Table Mountain laid waste to parts of the University of Cape Town’s…
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