University of Cape Town
Celebrating a new chapter: UCT officially welcomes its 11th Vice-Chancellor
02 December 2024 | Video production Boikhutso Ntsoko, Ruairi Abrahams and Nomfundo Xolo. Photo Lerato Maduna.In a historic moment for the University of Cape Town (UCT), Professor Mosa Moshabela was officially inaugurated as the institution’s 11th vice-chancellor on Monday, 25 November. The ceremony, chaired by UCT Chancellor Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe and co-chaired by Chair of Council Norman Arendse SC, was a testament to unity, goodwill, and the shared vision for UCT’s future. The event was held in the presence of dignitaries, academic leaders, and students. It also featured heartfelt tributes from his family and the ceremonial signing of UCT’s Golden Book – a tradition with over a century of history.
Professor Moshabela’s speech reflected humility and determination, emphasising a commitment to collaborative leadership that bridges institutional excellence with personal connection. His installation marked not just a celebration of UCT’s legacy but also a call to action for collective progress.
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11th UCT Vice-Chancellor’s Installation Ceremony
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council announced Professor Mosa Moshabela as the 11th vice-chancellor (VC) in May 2024. Professor Moshabela, who took office in August, was officially installed on 25 November 2024.
The Chair of Council of the University of Cape Town
Norman Arendse (SC)
announced that the university would host the ceremony at the Sarah Baartman Hall. The ceremony was co-hosted by UCT Chancellor
Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe
and was attended by invited guests, dignitaries from higher education and beyond, and invited members of the UCT community.
This event took place on Monday, 25 November 2024 at 10:00.
News from the day
On Monday, 25 November 2024, the University of Cape Town installed its 11th Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mosa Moshabela.
Announcements about the ceremony
About the VC
Professor Mosa Moshabela formally took up the UCT vice-chancellor position in August 2024.
Duly elected
On 24 May 2024, Norman Arendse (SC), the Chair of Council at UCT, was proud to formally announce that Professor Mosa Moshabela accepted an offer to become the university’s 11th vice-chancellor. This concluded a thorough and consultative six-month recruitment and selection process. He formally took up the UCT vice-chancellor position in August 2024.
Previous UCT Vice-Chancellors
UCT has had 10 permanent vice-chancellors and two acting in the interim between permanent VC appointments. This historical photo gallery includes the 12 leaders who have been at the helm of South Africa’s oldest university in their turn.
Vice-Chancellors in Conversation
UCT VC Professor Mosa Moshabela and former VC Dr Max Price recently engaged in a conversation about leadership, and confronted the challenge of creating unity, trust and collegiality in an institution.
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