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 …
ADVOCATING FOR AFRICA IN THE AGE OF CLIMATE CONSCIOUSNESS
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) …
Student Wellness Service and Mental Health Awareness
“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 …
SRC Protests: Unjustified or unfair?
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 …
A Voice to Conscientize or a Voice to Reiterate Harm?
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 a Choice, Not a Duty
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 …
Vaccine mandates are not a viable option
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, …
UCT’s possible vaccine mandate is the only way to ensure a safe return to campus
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 …
Didn’t you hear? Our planet’s dying.
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 …
“Transwomen are Transwomen” and other things Adichie said
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 …
No Vaccine, No Entry?
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 …
Does this city work for you?
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 …
Draft law prohibits ownership of firearms on the premise of self-defence
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 …
Why we are not ready for face-to-face teaching
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 …
Hope for the future of land expropriation
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 …
Fire Break: Expectation vs. Reality
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 …
Morbid Morality
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 …
Him, Her, Them: How Westernised Gender Norms Create a Framework for Misgendering
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 …
To be Black, a Woman and Winning
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 …
Mental Health and its Interplays with Systemic Conditions
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 …