University of Cape Town

On Friday, 11 February, at the Neuroscience Institute at Groote Schuur Hospital, the University of Cape Town (UCT) Gynaecological Cancer Research Centre (GCRC) welcomed more than 120 attendees to its celebration of World Cancer Day. The…

As the effects of climate change continue to cause significant damage across the globe, recent research led by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) revealed that heritage sites of…

The South African premiere of JM Coetzee’s Life & Times of Michael K, adapted for the stage by Lara Foot in collaboration with the Handspring Puppet Company, will run from 28 February to 19 March 2022 at The Baxter Theatre.Nobel…

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Film and Media Studies (CFMS) has been selected as one of 11 regional hubs of the forthcoming International Communication Association (ICA) Conference. Cape Town will be one of four regional…

Without private sector collusion, South Africa’s numerous corruption scandals would have been near impossible. A corruption tax on private sector companies complicit in corrupt activities should be introduced, writes Associate Professor…

With the 26 January 2020 announcement of US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s intention to retire, President Joe Biden is being reminded of his campaign promise to nominate the first black woman to the bench.South Africa could also…

The Olive Schreiner Prize for Drama forms part of a larger annual competition in creative writing of English expression, which includes prose and poetry. The award is named after the South African author and activist Olive Schreiner.The…

Cancer of the cervix is a disease of inequity of access to healthcare. It is an almost entirely preventable disease. Here’s why.The natural history of cervical cancer begins with infection of the cervix with certain types of human…

Former Minister of Finance and Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel said South Africa needs a process that involves “the collective pressing of three keys: ctrl+alt+delete” to fix what is broken in the country.“We need to reboot who…

“Professor Bongani Mayosi’s legacy is one of research excellence and academic development, along with the transforming effect he had on individuals’ lives, institutions and countries in Africa. Not to mention his infectious smile which…