Ahead of International Persons with Disabilities Day, UCT News highlights Economics lecturer Safia Khan’s dogged pursuit of success despite unimaginable odds.

In May 2024, UCT Council announced the university’s 11th vice-chancellor. Professor Mosa Moshabela, who took office in August, has been officially installed on 25 November 2024. A video recording of the ceremony is now available.

UCT thanked 119 retirees at the annual farewell function in November. The 2024 Commerce retirees are Paula Bassingthwaighte (Economics), Cader Abdulla (Finance and Tax) and Professor Jean-Paul van Belle (Information Systems).

UCT’s Financial Innovation Hub has secured a partnership with the Interledger Foundation in a bid to bridge the digital financial divide.