AHA Biennial Conference 2026 - call for abstracts
Call for abstracts for the AHA Bennial Conference 2026 at the University of Ghana, Legon, with the theme "Engaging Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts Scholarship in Africa: Milestones and Aspirations"
Contradictions in Public Memory in Germany and South Africa
Past Event Held 28 March 2025: Contradictions in Public Memory in Germany and South Africa
UCT's Rajend Mesthrie joins prestigious ranks as Fellow of the British Academy
UCT's Rajend Mesthrie joins prestigious ranks as Fellow of the British Academy
Khoekhoegowab first class
The Khoekhoegowab course was launched in June 2019. This is the first class. It was taught by Dorothea Davids, a first-language Khoekhoegowab speaker and teacher from Namibia. She is featured in the front row wearing green, second from left
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Inaugural ceremonies of the Khoekhoegowab course
Bradley van Sitters, Aboriginal /Xarra Restorative Justice member, 'Khoisan' revivalist and cultural activist, performs an inaugural blessing ceremony for the course.
Aboriginal /Xarra Restorative Justice Forum
Chief Autshumao 'Mackie' addresses and leads the Aboriginal /Xarra Restorative Justice Forum during one of their meetings, held at the Centre for African Studies.
Book Launch | Reclaiming Economic Sovereignty in Africa - Prof Horman Chitonge
On Wednesday, 2 July, CAS in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance at UCT hosted the official launch of Prof Horman Chitonge’s latest book, Reclaiming Economic Sovereignty in Africa.
Upcoming CAS Events
Writing Timbuktu: The book in West African history
A book panel with the author, Assoc. Prof. Shamil Jeppie, UCT, in conversation with Assoc. Prof. Bodhisattva Kar (Moderator), UCT Dept. of Historical Studies, Dr Natasha Shivji, UCT and Dr Wisani Mushwana, UCT.
18 March 2026
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Reimagining Pan-Africanism: Continuity and contestation in the 21st century
A seminar by Prof. Mjiba Frehiwot, University of Ghana
25 March 2026
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Africa Related Events at UCT
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Centre for African Studies
The Centre is the longest-established institution of its kind. It carries a mandate for promoting and supporting African Studies across the various Faculties of UCT.
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Requirements for a major in African Studies [AXL02]
The major offers students a coherent multi- and inter-disciplinary introduction to African Studies cover core content and theoretical contributions to the field. By drawing on the intellectual resources of Africa, the curriculum of the major affirms student agency; promote engagement, social and cultural awareness, self-reflexivity, multi- and inter-disciplinarity. We provide an enriched distinctive pedagogy that will develop in students’ high levels of criticality and creativity through the use of interactive learning, multi-media and project work.
AHA Biennial Conference 2026 - call for abstracts
Call for abstracts for the AHA Bennial Conference 2026 at the University of Ghana, Legon, with the theme "Engaging Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts Scholarship in Africa: Milestones and Aspirations"
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Exploring politics of knowledge and belonging in Africa’s universities
Professor Suren Pillay, the director of the Centre for African Studies and holder of the AC Jordan Chair in African Studies at the University of Cape Town (UCT), delivered his inaugural lecture, titled “The Eye Crosses the River Before...
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UCT's Rajend Mesthrie joins prestigious ranks as Fellow of the British Academy
UCT's Rajend Mesthrie joins prestigious ranks as Fellow of the British Academy
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