Youth Month 2024

In celebration of Youth Month, UCT News will feature profiles of young individuals from the University of Cape Town (UCT) community who are making meaningful contributions to positive change in South Africa. June is a significant month in the country, marking the commemoration of the tragic events of 16 June 1976, when hundreds of young people lost their lives protesting against unjust education policies.

News Youth Month: Curiosity and continuous learning

UCT’s Summer School programme hosted a lecture that encouraged students to be curious and invest in continuous learning.

26 Jun 2024 - 4 min read Youth Month

News Youth Month: Art as activism

Nineteen-year-old Zolani Balekwa has found his storytelling agenda – activism through art in his community.

19 Jun 2024 - 4 min read Youth Month

News Youth Month: Build-a-Bite prioritises students crazy about the kota

Khensani Khoza’s business has partnered with Food & Connect to bring UCT’s students the kotas they love.

12 Jun 2024 - 6 min read Youth Month

Videos Transforming higher education access

UCT's 100UP programme bridges the higher education access gap for students coming from marginalised communities in the Western Cape, helping them reach new heights.

07 Jun 2024 Youth Month

News Youth Month: LLM student’s international internship ‘opens window of opportunity’

John Singbae II was one of just four students selected for an internship programme offered by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in Germany.

06 Jun 2024 - 8 min read Youth Month

News Youth Month: Ikeys star Ntokozo Makhaza rises to top of Varsity Cup charts

Ikey Tigers’ wing Ntokozo Makhaza’s sensational Varsity Cup rugby season was a long time in the making.

05 Jun 2024 - 5 min read Youth Month

News Youth Month: ‘Time Hacks’ keeps students’ schedule in check

Zukile Ntentema has developed a time management programme that he delivers via WhatsApp to keep students on top of their game.

04 Jun 2024 - 7 min read Youth Month