Latest articles on University Of Cape Town

New education policy on gender violence released

Education Bongekile Macupe - 9 Aug 2020

Universities and other higher education institutions have to develop ways of preventing or dealing with rape and other damaging behaviour

South African universities record 22 deaths from Covid-19

Coronavirus Bongekile Macupe - 23 Jul 2020

A Universities South Africa survey shows that 20 people — 19 staff members and one student — at local universities have died after contracting the coronavirus

Linton Kwesi Johnson gave poetry back to the people

Friday Percy Zvomuya - 12 Jul 2020

The 2020 winner of the PEN Pinter Prize, LKJ’s poetry puts the ignominy and hardship of the black experience in Britain front and centre in words that echo across the decades

In a bid to placate politics on race UCT fails to protect academic freedom

Opinion Nithaya Chetty - 30 Jun 2020

The University of Cape Town’s Academic Freedom Committee has let intellectual freedom down regarding Professor Nicoli Nattrass’s commentary in the South African Journal of Science

Nattrass’s article should be retracted rather than debated

Education Keymanthri Moodley - 19 Jun 2020

The relationship between science and ethics is inextricable and a study that does not consider the latter in its design cannot be supported

The thought police at UCT should address transformation, not pass a judgment of racism

Opinion Nicoli Nattrass - 17 Jun 2020

My analysis has led the Institute for Communities and Wildlife in Africa to have a stronger focus on topics that have a clear bearing on social justice, conservation and community conservancies

Lawyers push for Slapp suit regulation in SA as Australian miner sues environmental activists

Environment Tshegofatso Mathe - 13 Jun 2020

An Australian mining company is suing three attorneys and activists for defamation. But the defendant's attorneys argue that this a strategic lawsuit against public participation

Covid-19: Free the evidence

Coronavirus Philip Machanick - 9 Jun 2020

Governments need to provide the modelling and data informing the strategy to control the spread of the novel coronavirus

Eusebius McKaiser: Two important lessons to learn about racists

Opinion Eusebius McKaiser - 3 Jun 2020

The racially intolerant act to keep black people in “their place”, some even while claiming they're allies

UCT plans to open residences to students

Coronavirus Bongekile Macupe - 19 May 2020

University to open residences for students who struggle to study remotely, and those who need labs on campus to finish their 2020 studies

Universities rally to fight pandemic

Coronavirus Athandiwe Saba - 7 May 2020

These institutions are a crucial part of the research and development process that underpins South Africa’s life-and-death fight against the Covid-19 outbreak

There are alternatives to pushing emergency remote learning at universities

Article Black Caucus at UCT - 1 May 2020

Forcing students to study online perpetuates inequalities and stress that not even academics are prepared for

Alexandra’s black market for booze under lockdown

Article Dennis Webster - 15 Apr 2020

Underground liquor has a long history in South Africa. Its next chapter is being written under the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown

What universities are doing in the fight against Covid-19

Article Bongekile Macupe - 14 Apr 2020

While teaching students during lockdown, institutions of higher learning are also using their expertise to make masks, develop vaccines and research labour abuses

UCT to loan (some) students laptops during Covid-19 lockdown

Article Bongekile Macupe - 1 Apr 2020

The university is also surveying its students to ascertain what kind of support they need to be able to participate in online learning

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Ithala backs its embattled chairperson

Paddy Harper - 25 Oct 2020

Roshan Morar is being investigated in connection with KwaZulu-Natal education department backpack sanitiser tender worth R4-million and a batch of face masks that vanished

National

Q&A Sessions: ‘My north star is the patient’

Eyaaz Matwadia - 24 Oct 2020

Rhulani Nhlaniki is Pfizer’s cluster lead for sub-Saharan Africa. As Pfizer starts phase III of the clinical trial of their Covid-19 vaccine candidate, he tells Malaikah Bophela that if it is successful, the company will ensure the vaccine will be available to everyone who needs it

National

Murder of anti-mining activist emboldens KZN community

khaya koko - 23 Oct 2020

Mam’Ntshangase was described as a fierce critic of mining and ambassador for land rights.

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection