University of Cape Town

Because of this ship, South Africa is becoming a leader in aspects of Antarctic science, writes the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Sarah Fawcett, a senior lecturer in the Department of Oceanography.

She almost left. Feeling a tension between her values and being in the Faculty of Commerce at the University of Cape Town (UCT) almost drove Professor Ines Meyer to give up her job at the institution at one point.

The Western Cape’s oldest township, KwaLanga, is marking its centenary in April 2023, presenting an opportunity to reflect on the township’s rich history and heritage.