‘Source of profound national pride’ “Prof Liesl Zühlke’s research is testament to the exceptionally high quality of science that is being conducted by South Africa’s public science institutions,” said ...

Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and legal experts explored the future of constitutional democracy at UCT’s 2026 Public Law ...

The hotel at UCT’s Graduate School of Business has earned international Green Key certification, strengthening the university ...

When Team South Africa travelled to Botswana for the 2026 Confederation of Universities and Colleges Sports Association (CUCSA) Games, one University of Cape Town (UCT) staff member carried the ...

The study found chemical signatures associated with persistent organic pollutants in a range of products commonly used by ...

UCT ranked 97th worldwide in the 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, with nine areas ranked in the top 100.

The Nelson Mandela Memorial Centre and School of Public Governance Architectural Design Competition is looking for you. This, as plans for the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) landmark initiative pick ...

University of Cape Town (UCT) student activist Masixole Mlandu is a familiar face in student politics. Marking the 50th anniversary of 16 June 1976, he began by stating that learning is not neutral; ...

As South Africa commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising, UCT News will dedicate its Youth Month coverage to reflecting on the significance and legacy of 16 June 1976. June remains a ...

Pregnant women exposed to indoor air pollution and tobacco smoke may be putting their babies at greater risk of poor growth and breathing difficulties at birth. This is according to research done by ...

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 Rankings, released on ...

In the realm of modern science, the greatest challenge is no longer just seeing the stars; it is managing the digital deluge they send back to earth. As the Inter-University Institute for Data ...