The University of Cape Town (UCT), situated on land below Huri ǂoaxa (Hoerikwaggo or the mountain in the sea) that was once home to the Khoi and San, marked a milestone on its transformation journey with the launch of the Khoi and San Centre on 21 September.
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Politics and Society COVID-19 and HIV: so far it seems the outcome is not what was feared
Some insights into previous outbreaks of human coronaviruses may be useful in explaining the comparatively ‘low’ numbers of COVID-19 infections and mortality in people with HIV in South Africa.
Africans rising What can be done to better support women pursuing their PhDs in Africa
Fellowships should recognise that women may have different responsibilities when it comes to domestic chores and care of the family. This influences their academic opportunities and career choices.
Arts and Culture Has the skin lightener industry learned from Black Lives Matter?
Cosmetics companies have agreed to remove racially offensive language from their skin products – but history, in Kenya and South Africa, shows they’ve done the same before.
Africans rising Locals must lead the way to African scientific capacity and solutions
Most efforts in Africa to date have been financially supported and driven from outside the continent.
Politics and Society George Bizos: heroic South African human rights lawyer with a macabre duty to represent the dead
His appearance on behalf of the families of mine workers shot by the police at the Marikana Commission of Inquiry was just one of his efforts to seek justice for the poor and marginalised.
Politics and Society UCT mourns the passing of Advocate George Bizos
The University of Cape Town (UCT) mourns the passing of distinguished human rights lawyer, liberation struggle veteran and honorary doctorate recipient Advocate George Bizos.
Africans rising Moves are afoot in Africa to keep more women in science careers
A number of programmes now exist that are helping to close the gender gap in African science, technology, engineering and maths.
Lifestyle South African universities need to know why students’ suicide risk is so high
Rates of suicidal behaviour are higher among South African students than among the general population or students in other countries. Understanding why will help shape prevention efforts.