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University Of Cape Town

Business learning’s real-world value
Article
/ 4 October 2019

Business learning’s real-world value

MBA holders continue to out-earn their peers; in addition, they foster innovation and shape society

By James Nash
Jewish resistance to Zionism is on the right side of history
Article
/ 21 September 2019

Jewish resistance to Zionism is on the right side of history

Confining people in effective Bantustans forces us to see Israel for what it is: a European project of domination

By Jared Sacks
Advancing gender equality in academia
Article
/ 20 September 2019

Advancing gender equality in academia

Even in institutions of higher education, women continue to face discrimination. Here’s how we can fix that

By Brightness Mangolothi
Boycott of Israeli varsities is counter to academic freedom
Article
/ 18 September 2019

Boycott of Israeli varsities is counter to academic freedom

‘Open letter’ reveals the Orwellian depths to which the radical anti-Israel lobby is willing to descend in order to stand reality on its head

By David Saks
A safe haven in a sea of sexual violence
Article
/ 13 September 2019

A safe haven in a sea of sexual violence

Strong policies are not enough – we need secure physical spaces and societal mobilisation

By Professor Sibongile Muthwa, Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi and Nozipho January Bardill 1
Can the law compensate for grief ?
Article
/ 13 September 2019

Can the law compensate for grief ?

How do the courts ensure proper compensation for the loss of Uyinene Mrwetyana and Michael Komape

By Franny Rabkin
Political parties must clean up their act
Article
/ 12 September 2019

Political parties must clean up their act

Their inability to deal internally with sexual and gender-based violence cases ripples over into their jobs as parliamentarians

By Busisiwe Seabe, Avela Mhlwazi and Nwabisa Sigaba
As SA rages, another woman is murdered
Article
/ 6 September 2019

As SA rages, another woman is murdered

Aviwe Wellem was found by two boys on Saturday morning — raped and stabbed to death in her bed

By Athandiwe Saba
Violence erodes democracy and rights
Article
/ 6 September 2019

Violence erodes democracy and rights

We must create cultures and norms
in all spheres of society that condemn gendered attacks

By Danielle Hoffmeester
Now is the time of monsters
Article
/ 6 September 2019

Now is the time of monsters

And where economic reforms are concerned, a slayer in shining armour would be welcome

By Kevin Davie
University students elect their hero teachers
Article
/ 29 August 2019

University students elect their hero teachers

Every year a teacher who goes beyond the call of duty and changes learners’ lives is recognised

By Rochelle Kapp
UCT stuck on academic freedom
Article
/ 23 August 2019

UCT stuck on academic freedom

A lecture delivered by an academic who challenged the logic of anti-Semitism claims has opened old wounds

By Raeesa Pather 2
The accidental record-breaker
Article
/ 2 August 2019

The accidental record-breaker

Mpumelelo Mhlongo is crushing it on the global stage, and has his eye on a third world record

By Luke Feltham
The academy is riddled with contradictions
Article
/ 19 July 2019

The academy is riddled with contradictions

Academic spaces are unwelcoming to students of colour. We need to be honest in recognising this

By Zimingonaphakade Sigenu
Avoiding a water crisis, one nudge at a time
Article
/ 28 June 2019

Avoiding a water crisis, one nudge at a time

NSTF-Water Research Commission Award

By Kerry Haggard
Ground-breaking vaccine may be key to controlling and eliminating bilharzia
Article
/ 28 June 2019

Ground-breaking vaccine may be key to controlling and eliminating bilharzia

TW Kambule-NSTF Award: Emerging Researcher

By Staff Reporter
English monolingualism gains the upper hand
Article
/ 26 June 2019

English monolingualism gains the upper hand

South Africa’s failure to encourage multilingualism undermines progress

By Staff Reporter
Class fluidity ruled in ancient Zim 
Article
/ 31 May 2019

Class fluidity ruled in ancient Zim 

A UCT academic has won a top award, highlighting the role of local researchers in uncovering Africa’s rich history

By Bongekile Macupe
Author of research linking slavery and intelligence resigns
Article
/ 15 May 2019

Author of research linking slavery and intelligence resigns

The research concluded that fewer slaves were taken from African countries with a higher average IQ

By Bongekile Macupe
Whose responsibility is it anyway
Article
/ 18 April 2019

Whose responsibility is it anyway

A 2018 survey found that 51% of Gauteng residents don’t know which sphere is responsible for water and sanitation services

By M&G Data Desk and Jacques Coetzee
Letters to the editor: April 18 to 25
Article
/ 18 April 2019

Letters to the editor: April 18 to 25

Our readers write in about the University of Cape Town, recycling and the South African Jewish Board of Deputies

By Letters
UCT to rename more buildings
Article
/ 4 April 2019

UCT to rename more buildings

UCT has called for proposals for new names for buildings at the institution, to be more reflective of those who have been “honourable” in history

By Aaisha Dadi Patel
Carbon tax gets a muted welcome
Article
/ 15 March 2019

Carbon tax gets a muted welcome

Critics range from those who feel it is
too little too late to those who feel they
should be exempted from it

By Tshegofatso Mathe
How the UN’s new strategy could help development goals in the Eastern Cape
Article
/ 14 March 2019

How the UN’s new strategy could help development goals in the Eastern Cape

In 2015, countries committed to the UN’s sustainable development goals in an effort to end, for example, poverty, hunger and inequality

By Raeesa Pather
Just what is ‘economics for Africa’?
Article
/ 15 February 2019

Just what is ‘economics for Africa’?

A relevant economics curriculum should include different schools of thought and students must learn to engage with these in a critical way

By Seán Mfundza Muller
UCT gives students with disabilities hope
Article
/ 11 January 2019

UCT gives students with disabilities hope

​The disability service at UCT is playing a critical role in enabling students with disabilities to cope with their studies

By University Of Cape and Town 1
Triumph in tragedy: Mother proposes how to avoid road deaths
Article
/ 12 December 2018

Triumph in tragedy: Mother proposes how to avoid road deaths

Mabuyi Mhlanga’s master’s research looked at 10 Durban primary schools with a high rate of traffic incidents.

By Gemma Ritchie
UCT aims to make IT appealing to women students
Article
/ 23 November 2018

UCT aims to make IT appealing to women students

​Information Technology is traditionally a male-dominated sector

By University Of Cape and Town 1
Study sheds light on scourge of ‘fake’ news in Africa
Africa
/ 22 November 2018

Study sheds light on scourge of ‘fake’ news in Africa

Disinformation in Africa often takes the form of extreme speech inciting violence and spreading racist, misogynous, xenophobic messages

By Herman Wasserman
SA fiddles while the world burns
Article
/ 21 November 2018

SA fiddles while the world burns

Two new reports show just how little countries are doing about climate change, and our own failings are laid bare

By Staff Reporter
​The changing world of work – where does an MBA fit into the picture?
Article
/ 15 November 2018

​The changing world of work – where does an MBA fit into the picture?

UCT’s Graduate Business School is evolving to stay abreast of the changing times

By Staff Reporter
Waste not: South Africa makes world’s first human urine brick
Article
/ 15 November 2018

Waste not: South Africa makes world’s first human urine brick

The groundbreaking invention is the brainchild of two University of Cape Town students and a lecturer

By Susan Njanji
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