Uganda: PhD Study On Women With Disabilities Accessing Antenatal Care in Rural Uganda

In low- and middle-income countries, pregnant women with disabilities face significant environmental barriers to receiving antenatal care. And yet, antenatal care is a critical… Read more »

South Africa: A Starry-Eyed Inspirational Graduate

Michael Hlabathe will graduate with his PhD in astrophysics on Friday, 21 July, from the University of Cape Town (UCT) for his investigation into active galactic nuclei. Throughout… Read more »

South Africa: Measure Impoverishment, Not Poverty - Prof Sir Angus Deaton

Decades of economic measurements introduced to determine destitution levels have shown how difficult it is to identify reliable markers of poverty across societies and regions. Is… Read more »

Africa: All Africa House Ready to Welcome Guests Again

The University of Cape Town's (UCT) hospitality division has revamped and relaunched its All Africa House accommodation offering, and the hope is that it continues to attract… Read more »

South Africa: Youth-Focused UCT Assist Tool Launched for Early Substance Abuse Detection

In an effort to build safer student communities, the web app Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) has been piloted in a bid to spot early risk factors… Read more »

South Africa: Redress Mental Healthcare for Children and Adolescents in South Africa

Child and adolescent mental health is the foundation of a strong, vibrant and caring society. Yet, South Africa's youth are near breaking point. Far too many children and… Read more »

South Africa: UCT Ranks 9th in the World for SDGs - Clean Water and Sanitation

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has been ranked 9th for clean water and sanitation, while also performing well in three other United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN… Read more »

South Africa: UCT to House South Africa's First Youth Violence-Prevention Centre

University of Cape Town (UCT) student and community activist Zukile Ntentema has set the wheels in motion to establish the first youth violence-prevention centre on home soil. This… Read more »

South Africa: 'A Growing Swamp' - Dysfunction and Corruption Threaten SA's Universities

The politicisation of top governance in South African universities is an entrée to corruption, and if left unchecked, the "growing swamp" will destroy higher education and… Read more »

South Africa: New Evidence Shows Cradle of Humankind Site May Be Much Younger Than Thought

New evidence shows that South Africa's Cradle of Humankind site, pegged at 4 million years old, is much younger than was previously thought. This brings the narrative of its… Read more »

South Africa: UCT Opera Star Who Broke Glass Ceiling to Sing At Coronation

She has the voice of an angel, and it will grace the coronation of a king and his queen in Westminster Abbey on 6 May. University of Cape Town (UCT) alumnus Pretty Yende's story is… Read more »

South Africa: Decolonisation in the Context of Vision 2030

How will the University of Cape Town (UCT) embed decolonisation in Vision 2030, the institution's new strategic vision? How will the university embed decoloniality as it unleashes… Read more »

South Africa: Honorary Doctorate for Renowned Ballet Master

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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 »