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Why the fire on Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain was particularly devastating
21st April 2021 The devastating fire that ran its course across the side of Table Mountain in Cape Town this week has put the spotlight back on the management of... →
UCT stresses safety as it plans to return students to accommodation
By: Thabi Shomolekae 21st April 2021 The University of Cape Town announced on Wednesday that it is planning for the return of students to university accommodation now that the fire... →
MEC David Maynier on support for students affected by Cape Town fire 
20th April 2021 The immense response to the Cape Town fire from across government, civil society and the private sector has been incredible. In particular, I would... →
Daily Podcast – April 20, 2021
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th April 2021 Making headlines: JSC says Hlophe will interview potential Western Cape judges despite gross misconduct finding; UCT academic programme suspended... →
UCT SRC pleads for donations for students left destitute after fire 
By: News24Wire 20th April 2021 The University of Cape Town's student representative council has pleaded with the public to make donations for students who were evacuated due to a... →
Statement: Cape Town Wildfire – 12h00
20th April 2021 The wildfire that broke out on the slopes of Table Mountain on Sunday morning has been largely contained. Overnight the wind dropped significantly... →
UCT academic programme suspended until Friday
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th April 2021 The University of Cape Town announced on Tuesday that its academic programme would be suspended for the rest of the week, following a massive fire... →
Significant archives are under threat in Cape Town's fire. Why they matter so much
20th April 2021 A wildfire on the slopes of South Africa’s Table Mountain has wreaked havoc at the University of Cape Town (UCT) campus. Among the sites of... →
