Arts and culture
UCT has an active and diverse cultural life with an abundance of theatre, dance, music and fine art.
Celebrating a Decade of Leadership Excellence
This year we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town.
Spring 2025 Graduation
The University of Cape Town celebrated spring graduations from Monday, 8 September until Wednesday, 10 September 2025. Ceremonies were livestreamed, and recordings are being posted as soon as possible after the event.
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Komala Pillay
Professor Komala Pillay will deliver her inaugural lecture titled “Give the PATH Less Travelled a Chance – It May Turn Out to be Magical” on Thursday, 30 October 2025 at 18:00 SAST.
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Komala Pillay
Professor Komala Pillay will deliver her inaugural lecture titled “Give the PATH Less Travelled a Chance – It May Turn Out to be Magical” on Thursday, 30 October 2025 at 18:00 SAST.
Ms Kumkani Goqoza
A photo and short biography will be posted for this member of Council in the coming days.
Mr Sihle Lonzi
Appointed by the Students’ Representative Council.
Professor Harsha Kathard
At the beginning of May 2022, Council approved the appointment of Professor Harsha Kathard as Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Teaching and Learning.
Professor Kathard is a Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders and Research Director of the Inclusive Practices Africa Research Unit. She is a C2-rated scientist who has published over 60 research papers and has extensive experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Ms Sarah Archer
Ms Sarah Archer has been appointed as the executive director of the Development and Alumni Department (DAD) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) as of 1 May 2022.