June 22
South Africa: UCT Study Finds Toxic Pollutants in False Bay Waters
False Bay's waters and sediments contain a cocktail of pharmaceuticals, pesticides and metals linked to urban development, wastewater discharges and harbour activities, according… Read more »
June 03
Southern Africa: Sightings of Blue and Fin Whales Increase in South-East Atlantic
Research led by the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Centre for Statistics in Ecology, Environment and Conservation, revealed a recent increase in sightings of the world's two… Read more »
April 21
South Africa: Study Finds More Than 40 Percent of Capetonians At Risk From High Air Pollution
A study at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has produced the first high-resolution map of air pollution risk across the Cape Town metropolitan area, revealing that more than 40%… Read more »
February 10
South Africa: MSc Student Builds Pilot House With Soil, Waste Material
University of Cape Town (UCT) MSc student Matimba Mabonda and his team have recently completed construction on a three-bedroom house, built using soil and other waste material. Read more »
December 09, 2025
South Africa: UCT Mourns Passing of Prof William Bond
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September 18, 2025
Africa: Symposium Unpacks Partnerships and Possibilities for a Water-Secured Africa
The University of Cape Town (UCT) hosted the RRIP Futures and Partnerships Symposium on 10 and 11 September, which is a culmination of three years of collaborative research under… Read more »
July 08, 2019
Southern Africa: Toilet Flushing Guidelines During Drought
Using grey water to flush toilets saves water but solid build-up could harm the pipes, especially during times of drought when householders flush less often. Read more »
