South Africa: Dr Janaïs Delport On a Mission to Protect SA's Honey From Fraud

From a small town of Tzaneen in Limpopo to the forefront of cutting-edge honey research at the University of Cape Town (UCT), Dr Janaïs Delport is helping to safeguard one of… Read more »

South Africa: Companies Engage 'Top Talent' At UCT Job Expo

The University of Cape Town's (UCT) Sports Centre was abuzz with activity as students and potential employers gathered for the annual Epic Job Expo on 4 August. Read more »

South Africa: Economics of Water and Climate Resilience

In the presence of his family, friends and PhD supervisor - who travelled from France - Professor Djiby Thiam delivered his inaugural lecture on 30 July. Read more »

South Africa: Asymptomatic TB - a Hidden Challenge for TB Control

Asymptomatic tuberculosis (TB) is common and biologically more complex than previously understood, with implications for treatment and care strategies. This is according to… Read more »

South Africa: Unscrambling South African Ai Business Limitations

"We aim to build a South African artificial intelligence (AI) giant that can put the country and continent into the AI race and ensure we do not fall behind in this new world." Read more »

South Africa: UCT Opens Its Labs to Kwalanga Science Learners

The University of Cape Town's (UCT) Department of Molecular and Cell Biology recently hosted Grade 12 science learners from Langa High School, Kulani Secondary, Ikamvalethu… Read more »

South Africa: Down 'Mandela Memory Lane' With Albie Sachs

Few people are better placed than former judge Albie Sachs to share stories about South Africa's first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela. Read more »

South Africa: Prof Thokozani Majozi Maps UCT's Next Chapter in Research

Six months into his tenure as the University of Cape Town's (UCT) deputy vice-chancellor (DVC) for Research and Internationalisation, Professor Thokozani Majozi has developed a… Read more »

Africa: Building Entrepreneurs for Africa

The Genesis Project, which forms a key part of the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Faculty of Commerce's postgraduate diploma in management and entrepreneurship, is celebrating its… Read more »

South Africa: Public Law and the Future of Constitutional Democracy

The 2026 Public Law Conference held at the University of Cape Town (UCT) from 1 to 4 July delved into topics such as the future of the separation of powers, the impact of populism… Read more »

South Africa: UCT Study Finds Traces of Banned Toxic Chemicals in Children's Products

Some children's products sold in South Africa may contain traces of toxic chemicals that were banned globally years ago, a University of Cape Town (UCT) study found. The study,… Read more »

South Africa: UCT Sport Reflects On Its Transformation Journey

As South Africa commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 16 June 1976 student uprisings, voices from across the University of Cape Town's (UCT) sporting community are reflecting on… Read more »

Africa: UCT Remains Africa's Leading University and Among Top 5 Percent Globally

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has retained its position as the top university in South Africa and on the African continent in the 2026-2027 US News Best Global Universities… Read more »

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 »

South Africa: Soweto in the Early 1970s

The sacrifice of the Class of 1976, their act of defiance, their courage and bravery are steeped in South Africa's post-apartheid history. Read more »

South Africa: Youth Month - Student's Tutoring Programme Helps Learners Excel At Life Sciences

"Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity; it is an act of justice. Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by… Read more »

South Africa: SA's Breast Cancer Care System Is Failing Too Many Women

A study by the Department of Surgery at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Groote Schuur Hospital has revealed deep systemic inequities in breast cancer care across South… Read more »

South Africa: Protecting the Legacy of Student Protests

"Transformation at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has always centred on student protest. This is a very important thread to pick up on, which is very telling." Read more »

South Africa: UCT Celebrates Nine 'Science Oscars' Finalists

The University of Cape Town's (UCT) vice-chancellor, Professor Mosa Moshabela, has congratulated nine UCT academics and research teams who were named among a list of finalists in… Read more »

South Africa: Renowned TB Researcher Recognised With Prestigious National Honour

Global leader in tuberculosis (TB) research Professor Keertan Dheda has been awarded the Order of Mapungubwe from President Cyril Ramaphosa. The award recognises his ongoing… Read more »

South Africa: Putting UCT Global Surgery On the World Stage

In June 2019, Professor Salome Maswime took a leap of faith when she and her husband, Gundo Vhusani Maswime, packed their two young sons, Farai and Taurai, into a car and left… Read more »

South Africa: Tackling Transformation in Research At UCT

The University of Cape Town (UCT) Employment Equity Cluster 10 Collective (EEC 10) recently hosted a colloquium in commemoration of Africa Month. This to facilitate deep… Read more »

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 »

South Africa: Imported Gunshot Detection Systems Can Marginalise Communities

Surveillance technologies imported from the Global North into postcolonial cities can reshape public debate, governance and understanding of safety in ways that deepen inequality… Read more »

South Africa: Child Protection Week - Boys Are Victims of Sexual Violence Too

Sexual violence perpetuated against the boy child is not rare in South Africa, and like young girls, their needs must be prioritised equally. Read more »