Join us for lunch in George

“UCT’s presence in the Garden Route District – service learning, research, capacity development and expansion”

Meet Mr Dehran Swart, who heads the University of Cape Town’s Clinical Training programme for final year MBChB students in George. Learn about this incredible learning partnership in George.

Date: Wednesday, 19 June 2024
Time: 12:00 for 12:30–14:30
Venue: The Charlotte Room, Protea Hotel George
King George, King George Drive, King George Park, George

Dehran Swart is a UCT alumnus and holds a BSc in Biochemistry and Microbiology (UCT); BSc (Med) Hons in Community Health (UCT); HDE(PG)Sec in Education (UCT) and a Masters in Public Health (UWC). He has previously directed research on international studies funded by a NIH Fogarty R01 grant as well as by CDC and the WHO. For the past 10 years, he has held the position of Health Teaching Platform Manager at the University of Cape Town’s Faculty of Health Sciences. He is integrally involved with the Healthy Futures SA project funded by the Mastercard Foundation, is a Board Member at Ithemba Lobomi, an NPO based in Thembalethu George. He is also chairperson of the Dr Aadil Moerat Medical Bursary Trust and chairperson of the Victoria Hospital Facility Board.

Meet us for lunch in Knysna

“Choose UCT: the legacy lives on”

Mr Gcinumzi Haduse will share his insights on why the University of Cape Town remains the top destination for talented students from across South Africa, the continent and abroad.

Date: Friday, 21 June 2024
Time: 12:00 for 12:30–14:30
Venue: The Ballroom, Premier Resort Moorings Knysna, George Rex Drive, Knysna

Gcinumzi Haduse currently serves as the Director of Admissions at the University of Cape Town. With a career spanning over 15 years within the student admissions office, his journey reflects a dedication to the institution’s mission of academic excellence and student empowerment. His background as a high school teacher affords a profound understanding of the educational landscape and a nuanced approach to management. Currently pursuing his Masters, Gcinumzi is deeply passionate about the development of young minds and the transformative power of education. He is also a proud UCT alumnus.

Special bonus guest speaker: Dr Joan Louwrens will also share some of her exciting life in adventure medicine.

Kindly RSVP online for the alumni lunch events by no later than Friday, 14 June 2024 (for catering purposes).

  • Meet us on race registration day: we will be selling UCT branded merchandise at our pop-up activation.
  • UCT quiz contests: brush up on your UCT facts and figures for our lunch-time competitions!

These events are free and open to UCT alumni and friends of the University of Cape Town. Please remember to RSVP before Friday, 14 June, indicating which of the two alumni lunch events you will be attending. For event queries, please email: alumnievents@uct.ac.za

If you are taking part in the Knysna Marathon, we will be there to cheer you on. UCT will also have a presence at registration on Friday and Saturday at the event and will be selling UCT merchandise – come and find us!

We look forward to meeting you at the events!