“The Importance of Integrity Must Never Be Forgotten”
The telling of Ebrahim Ebrahim’s story of remaining strong in the face of struggle by Nicola Amon (staff writer) In present-day South Africa, it is easy to get swept up …
Where Have All the Jammies Gone?
Jammie Shuttle lines caused uproar on the first day of the second semester, students claiming decreased frequency and long wait times. By Micha Cerf (Deputy Editor-in-Chief) On 25 July 2022, …
Disruption sparks vigilance
A group of unknown individuals– not affiliated with the University– interfered with examinations in UCT’s Sport Centre, causing uncertainty in the campus community. by Chrisli Markram (Staff Writer) On Monday …
South Africa’s Legacy of Student Protest
A reflection on South African Student Movements, from 1906 to 2015. By Micha Cerf (Deputy Editor-in-Chief) Youth Day is a commemoration of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, but South Africa’s legacy …
Student Art Piece Talks Trash
Art installation by third year fine arts students on Jameson plaza intended to create awareness about proper recycling and mindfulness around personal plastic use. By Lola-May Dunn (Staff Writer) On …
The 2022 ICA Live Arts Festival
REVIEW OF THE ICA LIVE ARTS FESTIVAL By Ilhaam Allies (Staff Writer) The 2022 Institute for Creative Arts (ICA) live arts festival, took place from 19 March – 3 April …
AfterMath Exhibition and the Dynamic Effect of Violence on Students
“You kill us, we kill you.” By: Nicola Amon (Staff Writer) The AfterMath photovoice exhibition was displayed at the University of Cape Town on the 3rd of May to the …
Incident at SU demands urgent response from institution
[trigger warning: this article contains discussions of racially motivated violence] Stellenbosch University to take rapid action against the student who violated the dignity of a fellow student in one of …
Operation Dudula: Diversion, Division and Performative Politics
The recent turmoil has exposed a festering wound in African identity politics, at the cost of African foreign national lives. Etta-Juju Dlulane (Staff Writer) Operation Dudula is a campaign, dubbed …
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 …
A Standing Ovation for the Oscars
The award-worthy change within the film industry. By Michelle Duffield (Staff Writer) The Oscars is a prestigious ceremony that awards the film industry for multiple categories ranging from best actor, …
The Life and Times of Michael K
The Puppet and his Master By Amber Rose Isabelle Lara Foot’s collaboration with the Handspring Puppet Company, an adaptation of J.M. Cotezee’s text “The Life & Times of Michael K” …
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 …
Reflecting on 2021’s Academic Year
As the academic year ends, students often reflect on their experience at UCT and share new insights they have gained throughout the process. By Manoa Andriamiharisoa (Features Editor) This year …
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) …
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 …
Reflecting on 2021’s academic year through the eyes of a UCT student
As the academic year ends, students often reflect on their experience at UCT and share new insights they have gained throughout the process. By Manoa Andriamiharisoa (Features Editor) This year …
Student Wellness Services 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 …
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 …
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 …