Photo Essay DSA Welcome Festival ignites UCT’s Green Mile

The Green Mile was abuzz on 12 February as hundreds of first-year students gathered for the annual DSA Welcome Festival, hosted by the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) at the University of Cape Town (UCT).

16 Feb 2026
 
News Another top international honour for Prof Kelly Chibale

UCT’s Prof Kelly Chibale has received special honours from the Royal Society of Chemistry.

13 Feb 2026 - 2 min read
 
News Balancing the paddle and the law books

UCT student Jordan Klopper aims to represent South Africa in the international canoe sprint competitions this year, with a focus on the Olympic Games in the near future.

12 Feb 2026 - 6 min read
 
News Documentary pays tribute to Diana Ferrus and Sarah Baartman

UCT’s Faculty of Humanities recently hosted a screening of ‘Bones’, a documentary by master’s student Nomandla Vilakazi.

12 Feb 2026 - 5 min read
 
News Access to surgical care limited in peri-urban areas

A new study by UCT researchers found that access to high-quality surgical care remains restricted for residents of peri-urban areas, even though they live near a healthcare facility.

10 Feb 2026 - 5 min read