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How a Deaf student experienced real inclusion at UCT
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1078+ words) When meningitis robbed him of his hearing at the age of eight, many believed Ibrahim Tukur’s future had been written off. His teachers could no longer reach him. Friends drifted away. Some mocked him. Even his father, convinced there was…...
Why preventing fraud is essential to consumer confidence
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (436+ words) “Many organisations were still relying on reactive approaches to fraud. By the time suspicious activity was identified, the damage had often already been done.” This was one of the reasons two University of Cape Town (UCT) alumni – Thalia Pillay and…...
In remembrance: Rob Simmonds | UCT News
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (111+ words) Dear colleagues and students It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Professor Rob Simmonds (60), a professor in the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science. He passed away on Saturday, 4 July 2026. His…...
An ode to The Baxter by Isaac Van der Merwe
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (186+ words) The Baxter Theatre audience was mesmerised by the sounds of University of Cape Town (UCT) student Isaac van der Merwe on 17 July. This, as the talented young pianist delivered a stellar performance in support of the iconic venue’s fundraising efforts....
Professor Rob Simmonds (1966–2026)
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (279+ words) 4 February 1966–4 July 2026 The University of Cape Town (UCT) community mourns the passing of Professor Rob Simmonds, a respected member of the Department of Computer Science and a central figure in building UCT’s data-intensive research infrastructure. Born on 4 February 1966, he passed…...
‘The future of African science includes me’
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (398+ words) “I am capable of understanding science. I belong in rooms where big ideas are discussed. My questions have value. I do not need to be the only one to be the first. My curiosity is a strength, not a distraction....
UCT student dealt a winning hand in SA bridge
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (818+ words) University of Cape Town (UCT) first-year actuarial science student Aras Apteker (18) and his brother, Jude (25), are helping to inject fresh talent into South African bridge, a game where experienced players have long dominated the competition. Walk into almost any competitive…...
Prof Thokozani Majozi maps UCT’s next chapter in research
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (1146+ words) 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 clear picture of the university’s greatest strengths – and the areas that require attention to secure…...
Down ‘Mandela memory lane’ with Albie Sachs
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (608+ words) UCT News 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. After retiring from active political life, Mandela appointed Sachs…...
Join the African Environmentalism of Soil webinar series
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (101+ words) Join the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Environmental Humanities South open access webinar series on African Environmentalism of Soil from 22 to 24 July. The final session will include a book launch of To Defend the Earth is to Defend the Human,…...