Graduation 2024
Xhosa pride on graduation day – a powerful statement about cultural identity
06 September 2024 | Video Production Team Ruairi Abrahams, Boikhutso Ntsoko and Nomfundo Xolo. Photo Je’nine May.For Msindisi Sixhanti, graduating in traditional Xhosa attire was a powerful statement of cultural pride. Clad in umbhaco, traditional Xhosa beadwork, and izimbadada, his outfit paid homage to his heritage and the ceremonial traditions of his people. Sixhanti’s choice to wear these garments was a deliberate move to reject western influences and instead honour the customs of his ancestors. He wanted his attire to reflect the cultural significance of his Xhosa roots, underscoring the importance of embracing one’s identity in moments of celebration.
Sixhanti turned his graduation into a moment of cultural pride, bridging his academic achievements with a deep sense of belonging. His presence in traditional attire highlighted the beauty and dignity of Xhosa culture, inviting others to celebrate alongside him.
Sixhanti graduated with a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting at the Faculty of Commerce’s graduation ceremony on 2 September 2024.
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September 2024 Graduation
The University of Cape Town (UCT) hosted graduation ceremonies from Monday, 2 September until Wednesday, 4 September 2024. The ceremonies were livestreamed on the website, and the video recordings are now available on this feature page and UCT’s YouTube channel.
We are excited to see our UCT graduates unleash their potential for a fair and just society. Join the celebrations on social media by using the #UCTGrad2024 hashtag.
Graduation news
Graduation news
During the Faculty of Health Sciences graduation ceremony on Tuesday, 3 September, the University of Cape Town (UCT) awarded renowned biostatistician and epidemiologist, Professor Debbie Bradshaw with an honorary doctorate in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the field locally and abroad.
11 Sep 2024
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Sarah Baartman Hall came alive with festive atmosphere as graduates, who were dressed to the nines, their loved ones and academics who contributed to their success celebrated an end to an era … and the start of new beginnings.
11 Sep 2024
Graduated videos
Graduates celebrating
Inspirational graduates
Our stories: inspirational graduates
The UCT News team has profiled a cross-section of inspirational graduands whose stories have inspired us. To all those we haven’t been able to feature, we’d like to say: each one of you is an inspiration – to your university, your families and your communities. We wish you every success in the future.
His unwavering dedication, keen intellectual curiosity, underscored by his desire to make a positive difference in the world, makes Timothy Köhler more than deserving of the title of inspirational graduate.
26 Aug 2024 - 5 min readCeremony recordings
Ceremony recordings
Graduation programmes
The names of all of the September 2024 qualifiers are listed in the graduation ceremony programmes. Congratulations to everyone graduating.
#UCTGrad2024 – social media elements
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