Reading between the lines of UCT’s Fossil Fuel Divestment
UCT council announces movement away from fossil fuels in bid to mitigate climate change By Lola-May Dunn (Staff Writer) After its first meeting of the year on Saturday, 12th March …
UCT council announces movement away from fossil fuels in bid to mitigate climate change By Lola-May Dunn (Staff Writer) After its first meeting of the year on Saturday, 12th March …
The UCT Student from Lesotho, representing the interests of justice and participation for the African continent on the international stage of tackling the climate crisis. by Seth Meyers (Staff writer) …
“Your mind is part of everything that you do.” Mental health is a vital part of the well-being of an individual and importance should be placed on what sort of …
By Etta-Juju Dlulane There’s a lot to be said for protest action in any form in South Africa: it is frequent, ranges from last resort to immediate action and only …
Giving a voice to sexual offenders can open wounds and trigger traumatic memories. [Due to the violent and triggering nature of the subject matter of this topic, VARSITY would like …
Voting is not an obligation – the right to vote has always been about the right to choose. By Seth Meyer Election season has arrived in South Africa. Along with …
According to the Constitution, every individual is afforded the right to decide whether they want to be vaccinated. The UCT Senate’s recent decision on a vaccine mandate goes against this, …
The UCT Council is deliberating the rollout of a Covid-19 vaccine mandate for 2022. Contrary to the claims of those opposing a positive decision, a mandate does not impose on …
When it comes to significant moments in history our minds are captivated by the whats, the whens, and the howcomes. Sadly though, when it comes to the environment, our minds …
How the Danger of a Single Story relates to Cancel Culture By Seth Meyer (Staff Writer) “The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they …
Why vaccine restricted access is not an option in South Africa By Reabetswe Khutsoane (Staff Writer) On the 1st of February 2021, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the following: “But I …
As the City of Cape Town cracks down on the existence of its homeless population, the question arises of if the city is truly there to serve the majority of …
The amendment could cultivate the ideal environment for the occurrence of infractions By Asemahle Ntoyakhe This article is exclusive to the Online Edition 3 of VARSITY News. Subject to the …
The unending pandemic has prompted a less rigorous following of COVID-19 regulations. By Nita Naidoo This article is exclusive to the Online Edition 3 of VARSITY News. The current regulations …
It is our mandate as ‘born frees’ to use our newly found democratic voices to address the injustices of our past. By Junior Dlamini This article is exclusive to the …
UCT students vs the procrastination trap amidst #UCTFires tragedy By Josh Raynham This article is exclusive to the Online Edition 1 of VARSITY News. The tragedy that was …
Examining Public Reactions to Trump’s COVID Status By Martyn McGrath This article is exclusive to the Online Edition 11 of VARSITY News. In the wake of Donald Trump’s …
Rigid Western distinction between only the male and the female have formed the basis of a culture of thoughtless misgendering of human beings who fall outside of those norms …
Are we really striving for equality or are we victimizing women? By Ntsako Mlambo This article is exclusive to the Online Edition 11 of VARSITY News. The regulations under …
By Temwani Nyama This article is exclusive to the Online Edition 11 of VARSITY News. Trigger Warning: The article below discusses experiences of difficulties with mental health regulation and …