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 …
“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 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 …
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 …
The San and Khoi Centre, launched just over a year ago, has made tremendous strides in research, activism, and awareness around the First Nations people of South Africa and the …
Miss South Africa 2020, Shudufhadzo Musida raises awareness and educates South African citizens about mental health in her #MindfulMondays series on Instagram. By Aphiwe Mhlangulana (Varsity Contributor) World statistics estimate …
When tradition impacts the freedoms and rights of children, society needs to step up and fight on behalf of the children for those rights. By Khumbulani Jali (Varsity Contributor) Every …
Many migrants and refugees camp outside the United Nations centre in Libya seeking help to escape the country after the brutal violence that occurred in detention centres. By Josh Raynham …
Abyi Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia declared war on the East African country’s Tigray region after the Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) seized a federal military base in late 2020. …
On the 16th of October, members of the UCT Council approved a proposal for mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for campus access. By Josh Raynham (Staff Writer) During a meeting on the …
Behind the scenes with Tebogo: get to know who he is and what has made him stand out. By Tanyaradzwa Gwenhure (Features Editor) VARSITY News caught up with Tebogo Mabusela, …
By Emma Sacco (Editor-in-Chief) It is with such honour that I take up the position of Editor-in-Chief for 2022. Working at VARSITY for the past few years has been an …
Connecting the world through various artforms. Thoughts on the happenings of the first-ever digital exhibitions of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair and insights from a featured artist. By Silulundi …
In such times where culture and heritage are becoming increasingly rare and important during our lives, it seems as though it has become less and less available. The appalling state …
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 …
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 …
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, …
A welcome move away from fossil crude oil: how UCT is partnering with Sasol in a journey towards making sustainable fuel as climate change concerns rise. by Tanyaradzwa Gwenhure (Features …
“Unlike traditional vaccines, plant-based vaccines are cheaper to produce, and they do not require the same level of infrastructure for production. This makes the innovation attractive and advantageous for developing …
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) …
