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Independent Investigation into UCT Governance
2nd November 2023 The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council has adopted the independent panel of investigation report on governance matters at UCT. Council... →
The only 'real black person': How Phakeng used race to divide, abuse at UCT
By: News24Wire 2nd November 2023 The former vice-chancellor of University of Cape Town (UCT), Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, used race and racial difference as a "weapon" to abuse... →
UCT crisis: Council receives report by independent panel investigation
By: News24Wire 16th October 2023 The University of Cape Town's council on Sunday confirmed that it had received the report from the independent panel investigating the governance... →
Israel-Palestine conflict divides South African politicians – what their responses reveal about historical alliances
11th October 2023 Hamas’ brazen and deadly attack on Israel on October 7 elicited varied responses within the South African political scene. These diverse reactions... →
Declining unemployment figures in South Africa are good news, but context, as always, matters
By: Africa Check 29th September 2023 With national elections approaching in 2024, South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), is keen to promote its record. It... →
World rankings again recognise UCT as top university in Africa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 28th September 2023 The University of Cape Town (UCT) remains the top university on the continent in this year’s World University Rankings, after moving up 24 places... →
AfriForum Youth report reveals: Racial discrimination wields sceptre at race obsessed universities
28th September 2023 Despite an apparent commitment to non-racialism and equality, racial classification is rampant at South African public universities. AfriForum... →
Part 2: More claims from the ANC’s #2019ANCManifestoReview rally fact-checked
By: Africa Check 26th September 2023 As South Africa moves towards national elections in 2024, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) is asking the public to take a hard look at... →
