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Contradictions in Public Memory in Germany and South Africa

Past Event Held 28 March 2025: Contradictions in Public Memory in Germany and South Africa

Call for Papers: Towards a needed Paradigm Shift in Economic Policy:

Call for Papers.Towards a needed Paradigm Shift in Economic Policy: Addressing Industrial Development and Financial Autonomy in the Global South. Application deadline 30 August 2025

UCT hosts international symposium on global justice and solidarity ahead of South Africa’s G20 presidency

The Faculty of Humanities, through the Centre for African Studies (CAS), recently hosted the two-day International Symposium on Global Justice and Solidarity at UCT from 23–24 June.

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

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.

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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.

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