From one bequest to 50 years of stories
When The Baxter Theatre opened its doors in 1977, South Africa was in the grip of apartheid. Yet, from its earliest days, the theatre became a space where voices that were often silenced elsewhere could be heard.
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The will to leave behind: why planning today matters
A Will is one of those things many people intend to get around to – someday.
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Professor James Midgley: A life devoted to building a better world
Professor James Midgley, one of the world’s foremost scholars in social welfare and social development, passed away on 21 June 2026, leaving behind an extraordinary body of scholarship.
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A legacy that starts young
Leaving a legacy is not something to think about later in life, according to Blessings Serokolo. It is a decision that needs to be made every day, and one that he believes young people can start making now.
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A gift today, an opportunity tomorrow
A university education is viewed by some as a place all about earning a qualification, and for others it is about the people you meet along the way, the experiences shared, and the opportunities that shape the person you become.
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Giving back to the place that gave her so much
For Gillian Lindner, her connection with the University of Cape Town (UCT) began long before she became a member of the University's Legacy Society.
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UCT announces the Alasdair Falconer Scholarship in Classics Honours
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has announced the establishment of the Alasdair Falconer Scholarship in Classics Honours, a major new endowment created through a legacy gift from UCT alumni David, Richard and John Gnodde.
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Taking the next step towards securing your legacy
Making a Will is one of the most important steps a person can take to protect their loved ones and ensure that their wishes are honoured.
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Australia annual appeal: double your impact by supporting SHAWCO
During a recent visit to Cape Town, Jillian Shiels, Alumni Relations and Development Director of the UCT Australian Trust, had the opportunity to spend time with UCT students whose commitment to service is transforming lives
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Innovative, expandable: Smart School Shoes
After extensive research and development with South African shoemakers and technology experts, Smart School Shoes was born – featuring a patented expandable design and integrated smart tracking technology.
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Social grant intervention in running for top honour
At the beginning, the goal was simple: create an alternative to loan sharks. So begins the story of e-Khadi, a community-driven credit and stokvel platform designed for the country’s South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant
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UCT scholar wins global science award for children’s heart research
A childhood dream that began in the shadow of the University of Cape Town (UCT) has culminated in one of the world’s most prestigious honours for women scientists.
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Harvard Radcliff fellowship for UCT’s Dr Mubeen Goolam
Dr Mubeen Goolam has been awarded a 2026–2027 Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship, a highly acclaimed award conferred to esteemed scholars across a multitude of disciplines.
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Rise ‘76’ shakes audiences to the core at The Baxter Theatre
At first, Rise ’76: The Story of June 16 lures its audience into comfort. There is laughter. The opening moments are playful and energetic
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Inaugural lecture examines the future of Jewish life in SA
Professor Adam Mendelsohn delivered his inaugural lecture, “Where to for the Jews?” Professor Mendelsohn set out to explore how Jewish communities have evolved
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