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University of Cape Town

SA's alarming child violence rates demand collaboration between government and NGOs

South Africa

SA's alarming child violence rates demand collaboration between government and NGOs

By Chandré Gould, Gugu Xaba, Suzan Eriksson, Wilmi Dippenaar and Monica Woodhouse

Starved for education – the harsh hunger crisis gripping SA university campuses

South Africa

Starved for education – the harsh hunger crisis gripping SA university campuses

By Takudzwa Pongweni, Ernst Calitz and Estelle Ellis

Lessons from Siya and Footey — an insightful peek into the tough world of leadership in rugby

South Africa

Lessons from Siya and Footey — an insightful peek into the tough world of leadership in rugby

By Tom Dawson-Squibb with Nic Rosslee

Protests continue at UCT and Wits as students unite against housing and financial exclusion challenges

South Africa

Protests continue at UCT and Wits as students unite against housing and financial exclusion challenges

By Ernst Calitz and Takudzwa Pongweni

UCT faces campus shutdown as protesting students demand housing and fee block reforms

South Africa

UCT faces campus shutdown as protesting students demand housing and fee block reforms

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Escalating unrest as UCT students demand urgent action on housing and financial barriers

South Africa

Escalating unrest as UCT students demand urgent action on housing and financial barriers

By Ernst Calitz and Takudzwa Pongweni

UCT students sleep in SRC offices and lecture halls as university faces housing crisis

Maverick Citizen

UCT students sleep in SRC offices and lecture halls as university faces housing crisis

By Takudzwa Pongweni

New study confirms four distinct giraffe species, unlocking crucial insights for conservation efforts

South Africa

New study confirms four distinct giraffe species, unlocking crucial insights for conservation efforts

By Julia Evans

South Africa

How anti-constitutionalists Zuma and Sisulu are using UCT’s brand to enhance credibility

By Rebecca Davis

Court cases against UCT and Maties are emblematic of the ‘Mpofu-fication’ of SA universities

Business Maverick

Court cases against UCT and Maties are emblematic of the ‘Mpofu-fication’ of SA universities

By Pierre de Vos

Alumni step up to offer counselling to student GBV survivors, connecting them with much-needed psychological support

South Africa

Alumni step up to offer counselling to student GBV survivors, connecting them with much-needed psychological support

By Gillian McAinsh

Fierce fires can help save the veld from bush encroachment and extinction, says top UCT ecologist

Our Burning Planet

Fierce fires can help save the veld from bush encroachment and extinction, says top UCT ecologist

By Yves Vanderhaeghen