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Nov 7, 2011 · Govt must work with civil society to make our communities safer for women, kids As we observe 16 days of activism to end violence against women and children, we ask if SA can deliver on its promises. And if fulfilled, will these pledges be enough to end violence?

News The long game of disaster management . UCT’s Dr Phindile Sabela-Rikhotso talks about the role of everyday actions in managing disasters through the lens of 2024’s devastating George building collapse.

The African archive and open access African scholars, artists and storytellers must reclaim control and reframe how Africa is understood – this was the theme of Assoc Prof Kasturi Behari-Leak’s keynote at the DOA summit. 17 Dec 2024

3 days ago · The Vice-Chancellor encourages all first-year students to embrace the transformative journey of higher education at Africa’s top-rated university; and take advantage of services such as the Student Wellness Service, which offers various support services to help students navigate campus life and maintain a healthy balance.. For immediate support the toll-free UCT Student Careline is available ...

Oct 16, 2024 · During the UoF’s pre-exhibition, delegates heard that the UCT community want a people-centred university of the future. Key themes . Having engaged with the campus community in recent months to understand their needs and what’s most important, Maswime said the committee has established four themes that underpin their feedback.

3 days ago · 10 things you might not have known about Cape Town and the Western Cape. KwaLanga is the oldest township in the Western Cape and celebrated a centenary in 2023 since its establishment.; Cape Town is locally known by at least three other names: The Mother City, the Cape of Good Hope and //Hui !Gaeb.

May 7, 2024 · UCT News August. Every year in August, the University of Cape Town (UCT) joins the rest of South Africa in celebration of women’s strides and commemorates the courage of over 20 000 women from diverse backgrounds who protested the …

News ‘A watershed moment for women’s health’. UCT’s Perinatal Mental Health Project was a key contributor to South Africa’s long-awaited updated National Integrated Maternal and Perinatal Care Guidelines.

Dec 17, 2024 · The University of Cape Town (UCT) has climbed 10 places to secure a joint 40th position in the 2025 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings for Sustainability, released on 10 December.