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"It seems like we're speaking to a wall": Student shares why UCT protests are valid
A local student voiced UCT students' frustrations over hefty registration fees, sparking a heated debate on education costs and protest validity.
Young Joburg engineer builds a full 3-bedroom home from soil and waste in just one month
A UCT MSc student and his father built a three-bedroom house in Ennerdale using soil and recycled waste, offering a fresh solution to South Africa’s housing crisis
“This is inspiring”: Karl Cloete becomes university student at UCT aged 59, Mzansi loves it
Karl Cloete, a 59‑year‑old community and union leader from Vredendal, started his first year at the University of Cape Town after decades of activism and work
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"I'm aiming to settle these fees": UCT tuba player left with large student debt asks public for help
Miché van der Rheede, a female tuba player, asked the public for financial assistance so that she can obtain her third degree from the University of Cape Town.
"I'd cry a little": Cape Town gent discusses top 5 universities sending the most rejection letters
A Cape Town student ranked the top 5 SA universities sending the most rejection letters, explaining that space constraints are affecting thousands of applicants.
Grade 12 pupil earns 6 distinctions, and receives 4 acceptance letters from SA’s top universities
A top 2025 Grade 12 pupil scored six distinctions and got accepted into SA’s top universities, sharing her results and plans to study Biochemistry at UCT.
"Enjoy your new journey": Twins taking different paths after passing matric elate SA
Twins Simesihle and Melokuhle Khuzwayo excelled in matric, with Simesihle topping her province. Both pursue further studies in different provinces, inspiring many.
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"I was so nervous": Determined UCT student goes door to door to raise tuition fees
University of Cape Town student Atenkosi Mzilikazi went door-to-door to raise funds for her tuition fees. Watch her inspiring journey and emotional story.
Die Fledermaus reimagined: Opera UCT’s modern take at Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre
Opera UCT dazzled audiences at Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre with a modern, Cape Town–inspired performance of Die Fledermaus, blending music, fashion, and culture.
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