University of Cape Town

Ntokozo Makhaza Realises Springbok Dreams, Included in Alignment Squad Camp!

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025 107 0

If anyone had told rising rugby star Ntokozo Makhaza that he would one day be included in the Springbok alignment squad camp, he would have looked at them and laughed….

Hikers Take On 500km Trek to Raise R50,000 for Children with Clubfoot

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyMay 26, 2025May 26, 2025 142 0

A quiet yet profound 500km hike took place in the picturesque mountains of the Cape recently, and its outcomes are set to improve the lives of 20 children in the…

New Teachers to Get Free Workshops and Support In Their First Year Of Shaping Young Minds

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyMay 9, 2025May 8, 2025 101 0

Recognising the challenges many new teachers face in their first year of work, an upcoming winter school programme will offer the psychosocial support they need to own the classroom and…

Maths Whizz and Ballet Dancer Call the Same Body Home 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025 435 0

Whoever said you can’t follow more than one dream at the same time hasn’t met Gabriel Ravenscroft. Gabriel is a professional ballet dancer with quite the knack for mathematics. Recently,…

UCT Scientist Dr Nodumo Zulu Encourages Women from Rural Areas To Dream Big!

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 11, 2025February 10, 2025 161 0

Growing up in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal, Dr Nodumo Zulu dared to dream beyond her circumstances. Now rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s leading scientists, her journey is proof that dreams,…

Report Reveals Key Insights into The Changing Face Of Fatherhood And Caregiving

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 10, 2025February 7, 2025 249 0

The State of South Africa’s Fathers 2024 report reveals challenges and a changing landscape of fatherhood in the country.   South Africa (10 February 2025) – Children deserve to grow…

UCT Students Flex Innovation and Victory at SDG Olympiad!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyNovember 18, 2024November 19, 2024 192 0

At a gathering of great minds competing to come up with solutions for a better and more sustainable world, three UCT students shot the lights out!   Global (18 November…

More Than a Cleaner: UCT Honours Elizabeth De Vos After 23 Years of Dedicated Service

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024 171 0

As she prepares for retirement, Elizabeth De Vos leaves a void at the University of Cape Town’s Centre for Materials Engineering where her commitment and caring spirit have greatly impacted…

CPUT Titans Dominate South African Cheerleading Stage, Claim Gold and Silver!

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyOctober 17, 2024October 17, 2024 161 0

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Titans clinched a double medal win at the South African Majorette and Cheerleading Association competition, a victory that is a testament to their…

UCT Student Embraces Sepedi Heritage With Stunning Attire at Graduation Ceremony

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuySeptember 9, 2024 542 0

Lebogang Nkopodi’s choice to wear Sepedi attire at her graduation was a beautiful expression of her cultural pride and the importance of preserving traditions.   Cape Town, South Africa (09…