The installation of Professor Mosa Moshabela as UCT’s 11th Vice-Chancellor marked a moment of unity, goodwill, and a bold vision for the future of Africa’s leading university.

The installation of Prof Mosa Moshabela as the new VC of UCT has been met with unanimous support.

“When I say I am grateful, it comes from the bottom of my heart,” said UCT’s 11th Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela during his installation ceremony on Monday, 25 November 2024.

On 25 November, Prof Mosa Moshabela was officially installed as the 11th vice-chancellor of UCT.

Professor Mosa Moshabela said the values his grandmother instilled in him influence and guide every decision he makes.

To get to know the new VC, UCT News posed several questions to Prof Mosa Moshabela. Here’s how he answered.

UCT proudly welcomes Professor Mosa Moshabela as its new vice-chancellor, effective 1 October 2024.

UCT has appointed Professor Mosa Moshabela as vice-chancellor, effective from 1 October 2024.

UCT VC Prof Mosa Moshabela and former VC Dr Max Price held a conversation on leadership recently.

UCT’s Vice-Chancellor Prof Mosa Moshabela and former Vice-Chancellor, Dr Max Price reflected on navigating change and shaping the future of higher education in South Africa.

UCT hosted a lunch for retirees on 6 November at Glenara, the vice-chancellor’s residence.

The 2024 UCT Day wrapped up its festivities with the Executive Challenge – a fun, physical showdown between UCT’s leaders and students and staff.

The 2023/2024 UCT SRC showed strong leadership and courage during their term, according to speakers who attended their farewell.

Tugwell Hall celebrated a half century of community, friendship, growth and excellence with a glittering alumni dinner and festive carnival open to all.

Khusela Ikamva is aimed at restoring not only the physical forest that was damaged by the fires in April 2021 but also the cultural and spiritual connections that the UCT community shares with the natural fauna and flora.

UCT recognised exceptional student leaders during the annual Student Leadership Awards.

UCT recently hosted Judge of the ICJ, Dire Tladi, who delivered the 58th TB Davie Memorial Lecture.

Four esteemed UCT academics, whose work has contributed to global knowledge in their fields, have claimed their place in the College of Fellows.

UCT and CAF have teamed up to train African football executives.

UCT researchers celebrated by the NRF for their work advancing knowledge and impacting society.

A total of 2 079 graduands will be capped during seven ceremonies this graduation season.

On 20 August, UCT hosted a Vice-Chancellor’s Open Lecture, which was delivered by Nobel laureate Professor Joachim Frank.

Ntombozuko Mavikela, an English teacher at Sinenjongo High School, was named the recipient of the annual Stella Clark Teachers’ Award.

UCT’s leadership transition is the highlight of Council chairperson, Norman Arendse SC, as the 2020 Council’s term ends.