Upcoming CAS Events

Mapping Slave Memory and Heritage at the Cape
Africa Related Events at UCT
Centre for African Studies
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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.

Centre For African Studies Events Programme 2024

CAS Events: The ICJ Ruling, a Continental Perspective on the Politics of Law and Justice

Call for proposals from PhD students , CAS co-sponsored workshop, Kampala, Uganda May 27-28, 2024

2023 Inaugural Conference Of The African Humanities Association: Engaging Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts Scholarship in Africa
Recent Event held on 7th February 2025: Book launch "The Oxford Handbook of Zambian Economy"


Prof Shose Kessi opened the event, seated left is Prof Edwards

Dr Kabinga gave a talk on the handbook process, seated is Prof. Evance Kalula and Prof Chitonge.