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Welcoming UCT postgrads and supervisors A warm welcome to our postgraduate students, both those returning and those starting their studies this year. 19 Mar 2025
Council debates risk of defunding by US Federal Government At its first ordinary meeting for 2025, the University of Cape Town (UCT) Council had a lengthy agenda but focused mainly on the threats of defunding. 17 Mar 2025 UCT Council
Goedgekeurde UCT Taalbeleid amptelik bekendgestel Prof Mosa Moshabela writes to the UCT community about the UCT Language Policy and its framework for implementation, which was launched on Thursday, 27 February 2025. 11 Mar 2025 Afrikaans
UMgaqonkqubo woLwimi wase-UCT owamkelweyo usungulwe ngokusesikweni Prof Mosa Moshabela writes to the UCT community about the UCT Language Policy and its framework for implementation, which was launched on Thursday, 27 February 2025. 11 Mar 2025 isiXhosa
Approved UCT Language Policy officially launched Prof Mosa Moshabela writes to the UCT community about the UCT Language Policy and its framework for implementation, which was launched on Thursday, 27 February 2025. 11 Mar 2025
UCT inaugural lectures for March 2025 Prof Mosa Moshabela invites the UCT community to join him for the first two lectures in this year’s Inaugural Lecture Series. 10 Mar 2025
Unlawful occupation of Glendower Residence by group of individuals Prof. Mosa Moshabela writes to the UCT community about a group of approximately 60 individuals who gained unauthorized entry to Glendower Residence on the evening of Tuesday, 4 March 2025. 08 Mar 2025
Update on the 2025 Council-approved General Operating Budget The recent postponement of South Africa’s 25/26 National Budget’s tabling underscored a critical reality: the bedrock of effective governance lies in securing consistent and reliable revenue streams. 26 Feb 2025
Strengthening assessment with the good practices guide Prof Brandon Collier-Reed writes to staff to announce the launch of the Good Practices for Assessment Guide (GP4AG). 25 Feb 2025
Council approves joint proposal on 2024 fee debt The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council has approved a joint proposal tabled by the executive and the Students’ Representative Council (SRC). 21 Feb 2025 UCT Council
Update on protest action Prof Mosa Moshabela writes to the campus community with an update about the situation on campus. 20 Feb 2025
Update on protest action at UCT The University of Cape Town (UCT) executive has noted the protest action by a group of students on the morning of Monday, 17 February 2025. 17 Feb 2025
Update on student accommodation and fee debt Prof Mosa Moshabela writes to the campus community about student accommodation and fee debt. 14 Feb 2025
AI teaching innovation grants Prof Brandon Collier-Reed announces a special purpose round of Teaching Innovation Grants that focus on leveraging AI. 10 Feb 2025
Update on Leadership Lekgotla recruitment processes VC Mosa Moshabela writes to share updates on several key Leadership Lekgotla roles. 10 Feb 2025
Amendments to the Employment Equity Act of 1998 As President Cyril Ramaphosa proclaimed, the amendments to the Employment Equity Act (EEA) of 1998 came into effect on 1 January 2025. These translate into the Employment Equity Amendment Act of 2022. 29 Jan 2025
Maintenance matters In December 2024 I launched the Campus-wide Conversations initiative. These conversations are aimed at creating a new culture at the University of Cape Town (UCT); a culture in which everyone, regardless of their background or position, feels heard, seen, valued and respected. 10 Jan 2025
Student 2024 fee debt appeals and financial assistance for 2025 The University of Cape Town (UCT) has always prioritised the provision of student funding as one of its transformation goals. 08 Jan 2025
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