A fun fair

16 October 2023 | Words Helen Swingler. Photos Lerato Maduna and Ruairi Abrahams.

The inaugural UCT Day on 6 October drew throngs of UCT staff, students and alumni to the festival of fun and games on the rugby fields and beyond, aimed at raising funds for four key areas of student needs: fees, food security, gender-based violence and wellness. It was also a day for families, connection and reaffirming UCT’s Vision 2030.

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