Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture
Trevor Manuel delivered the Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture, titled “How to build – and break – a capable state: structural reform and institution building in the democratic era” on Tuesday, 16 April 2024.
Book Launch: Contested Karoo
UCT Press together with Cherryl Walker and Timm Hoffman invite you to join us for the launch of Contested Karoo: Interdisciplinary perspectives on change and continuity in South Africa’s drylands.
Book Launch: Margaretha Deysel Stemmet’s South African Envoys of Opera
Book Launch of Margaretha Deysel Stemmet’s South African Envoys of Opera from 17:30-18:30 in the Baxter Concert Hall.
Colours – UCT Symphonic Wind Ensemble
The UCT Symphonic Wind Ensemble, comprising of about forty-five under- and post-graduate students perform their first concert of 2024, conducted by post-graduate diploma student in conducting Damian Philander.
The Third Aviva Pelham Operetta Competition
Now in its third year, this timely revival of the swish and charm of Viennese and French operetta is sure to entertain.
Mr Kamvelihle Tabata
Kamvelihle Tabata is a global citizen who actively participates in endeavours that foster social inclusion. His passion extends to community engagement, environmental sustainability and awareness, as well as advancement of technology in rural areas. He is a former treasurer general of the University of Cape Town’s Students’ Representative Council (SRC) and has been involved in campus activism throughout his years in education. Kamva is involved in rural community work where he actively mentors and tutors matriculants.
Mr Sandile Monoane
Sandile Monoane is a holder of a Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSci) degree from the University of Cape Town, and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
He is passionate about student governance, politics and law. He has previously led in the Faculty of Humanities as an academic chair for social sciences; he has been the deputy chair for the undergraduate academic sub-council. In these roles he has worked to ensure that student interests are well represented.
UCT 10KM Memorial Run, 2024
The UCT Memorial Run pays tribute to members of the club who have passed away over the years including former Comrades winners, Lindsay Weight, Isavel Roche-Kelly, Merrilyn Smith, Andrezij Okreglicki and Kevin Rochford.
UCT 2030 Future Leaders
The 2030 Future Leaders programme nurtures up-and-coming scholars at UCT.