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The landmark study challenges the assumption that the rise of digital platforms empowers women.

Gig economy shows familiar work disparities

New research looking at Africa’s gig work boom has once again unmasked the prevalence of disadvantages that women face in economic activity.

UCT students, past and present, appear in the 2025 Mail & Guardian annual list of 200 Young South Africans.

M&G 200 Young South Africans: celebrating our own

The latest Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans list is out, and UCT is once again celebrating its people. The M&G annually honours a cohort of South Africans who are recognised as changemakers and influencers in the work that they do.

UCT researchers proudly celebrate their success at the NRF Awards, where they were recognised for their outstanding research, innovation and impact. Pictured from left to right: Mr Jonathan Oehley, Dr Itumeleng Monageng, Prof Jill Farrant, Prof Mosa Moshabela and Dr Mubeen Goolam.

UCT’s academic excellence celebrated at the NRF awards

Congratulations to the UCT researchers recognised at the prestigious annual National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards, which celebrate and acknowledge the efforts of the country’s top researchers, scientists and research teams.

Africa must imagine its own institutions and then build them.

African countries have an opportunity to reshape global power relations

The international order is shifting: African countries have an opportunity to reshape global power relations. For too long, Africa’s agency has been exercised defensively, but things are changing.