At the ad hominem cocktail function on 4 November, UCT celebrated the promotion of 58 academics, recognising their continued good work over the years.

Vice-Chancellor Dr Max Price said their elevation reflected their excellence, which contributes to UCT's standing.

Those promoted included 11 academics from the Faculty of Humanities, pictured here with Dean, Professor Paula Ensor.

They are (from left) Assoc Prof Shamil Jeppie, Dr Imraan Coovadia, Gail Solomons, Svea Josephy, Dr Joanne Hardman, Assoc Prof David Lincoln, Ensor, Assoc Prof Mastin Prinsloo, Dr Wallace Chuma, Assoc Prof Yasin Dutton, Dr Lauren Wild and Assoc Prof Natasha Distiller.