University of Cape Town
SA’s Top 13 Universities Ranked
06 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
13 universities in South Africa feature on the 2019 list of the top 2 000 universities in the world.
Should UCT Have Apologised For Their Halloween-Costumed Exam Invigilators?
05 Nov 2018 by Carrie / 2 Comments
Some students were upset after a couple of exam invigilators at the University of Cape Town decided to dress up for Halloween.
Well, Well, Well… SA’s Number One University Announced
01 Nov 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In a study that evaluates 1 250 universities across 75 countries, and in the largest and most comprehensive assessment of research universities worldwide, one SA university sits pretty.
Much Excitement As UCT Creates World’s First Human Urine Building Brick
25 Oct 2018 by Carrie / 2 Comments
The University of Cape Town’s Engineering department has unveiled the world’s first ‘bio brick’, made from ‘liquid gold’.
UCT Lecturer In Hot Water After Truly Disturbing Facebook Posts
15 Aug 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Arthur Mabentsela is facing a disciplinary hearing at UCT, after he posted on Facebook that he has considered raping his two-year-old daughter.
Here’s How Intense UCT’s Exam Security Will Be
15 Nov 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
It’s that time of the year over at the University of Cape Town, and the tertiary institution is pulling out all the stops to make sure exams are not disrupted.
UCT Poo-Flinging Student Suspended
12 May 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
The man who was to many the face of the ‘Rhodes Must Fall’ campaign has been suspended by the University of Cape Town. He is citing foul play.
‘Max Price Must Fall’ – UCT Vice-Chancellor Next In The Firing Line
14 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / 4 Comments
It seems the students behind the removal of the Cecil John Rhodes statue aren’t going to rest after that success. Next up it’s Max Price who is coming under fire.
Babes And GoPros: This Is What It’s Like In The UCT Wakeboard And Waterski Club [Video]
23 Mar 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you haven’t been wakeboarding or waterskiing yet, you should try it out. It’s like a full body workout and a fun day out for your buddies and you. Plus, it means you have to get out of town and explore our pretty country.
Online / Offline Campaign Sparks Race Revolution At Rhodes University [Images]
19 Mar 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Things are heating up in Grahamstown as the outrage over the UCT Cecil John Rhodes statue has seen students at Rhodes University come together to fight what they say is racism on campus.
Letter From UCT Vice-Chancellor To Students And Staff – The Statue Issue
18 Mar 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
UCT Vice-Chancellor Dr Max Price has issued the entire student body and staff with a game plan regarding the Cecil John Rhodes statue issue.
The UCT Rhodes Statue Issue Is Getting Heated
18 Mar 2015 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
I highly doubt Cecil John Rhodes ever anticipated being covered in human poo, yet it has happened. And these are supposed to be the educated kids.
UCT Students Are “Rallying” For That Cecil John Rhodes Statue To Come Down [Video]
13 Mar 2015 by Kiernan / 2 Comments
UCT students took a break from staring at the mountain to gather in large numbers and demand the removal of one of the university’s iconic statues. Amandla.
The Shit Has Hit The Fan – Poo Protesters Fling Crap On UCT Statue
10 Mar 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Well, I guess this is becoming a thing now. Gone are the good old days with a bit of singing and dancing as students at UCT used some home-made ammo to show their dissent.
Here’s The Video Of The Alleged UCT Rugby Player Smashing A Woman In The Face [VIDEO]
10 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 130 Comments
Earlier today we reported that a UCT rugby player was accused of punching a woman in the face during a brawl. We have the ALLEGED video of the assault. You can read all about that, here.
SAX Appeal Is Going To Space This Year [VIDEO]
24 Jan 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When you buy a SAX Appeal magazine, not only are you donating money towards a good cause, you’re also ensuring that at least one student hasn’t spent the night binge drinking and getting dressed up in ridiculous outfits for nothing.
Explosive Report Fingers Student Behind ‘UCT Exposed’ Blog
16 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 8 Comments
A report penned by two current and one former University of Cape Town students illustrates the alleged involvement of a current UCT student in the publishing of the now infamous UCT Exposed blog and Facebook page. UCT Exposed made a name for itself over the course of the last month by publishing the private correspondence and data of UCT students, including grades. The blog has caused severe emotional stress to a number of its targets.
UCT Gets A Considerable Mention In Hit Series ‘Suits’ [VIDEO]
29 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 5 Comments
Here’s something to show your Stellenbosch friends. Episode seven of the third series of smash hit legal series, Suits sets UCT as the background context for a character in that episode. As you’ll see in this clip, UCT gets airtime.
UCT Student Found Dead in Newlands Forest
27 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The body of a University of Cape Town student was found in Newlands Forest on Monday. Ilan Belcher, 19, went hiking with his brother on Sunday, and decided to continue hiking after his brother went home.
WATCH: Here’s The Full Length Version Of Obama’s UCT Speech [VIDEO]
01 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday, the President Of The United States (POTUS) Barack Obama delivered a speech to a packed Jameson Hall on UCT’s Upper Campus. Check out the full 45 minute speech, above.
UCT Withholds Degree From Petrol Station Attendant For 17 Years Over Study Debt
07 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 6 Comments
Witholding a degree from a man because of a his struggle to pay back his student fees doesn’t sound like something a University at the forefront of the academic and social struggle to reverse the damage caused by apartheid would do, does it?
Stellenbosch University Rated “Top University” In South Africa
06 May 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
In a development certain to end multiple romantic relationships across the Cape Peninsula, Stellenbosch University has been ranked the top university in South Africa, dislodging the University Of Cape Town from its long held number one position. But does this have anything to do with academics?
UCT Makes List Of Top 300 Universities Worldwide
06 Sep 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
An annual global ranking survey of 2 000 tertiary institutions has been completed by major research company, QS. It takes into account reputation, faculty citations, student-faculty ratio and international population. And according to this ranking, the University of Cape Town is the 156th best university in the world. It is also the only African university on the list.
UCT Digital Photography Course – Get 10% Off With 2oceansvibe
28 Feb 2011 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
Yes, this is EXACTLY the course you need. You enjoy taking pics and you want to get better. You keep on telling people that you would like to improve, but just haven’t found the right course. Here it is, my friend – just look at the title – “University of Cape Town (UCT) Digital Photography […]
THE INTERVARSITY BREWERY SHOWDOWN
20 Aug 2010 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Feeling a little bit wonky… When their students aren’t quibbling over gay kissing, UCT and Stellenbosch University are waging beer war. And beer is most certainly worth waging war over. Consider these wise words of wisdom from greater men than I: “You can’t be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline […]
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