Mr Richard van Huyssteen
Richard van Huyssteen is the Acting Chief Operating Officer.
Richard van Huyssteen is also the Executive Director: Information and Communication Technology Services (ICTS) since 1 November 2018.
Council
The Council governs the university and is constituted according to the provision of the Higher Education Act, 1997, and the University of Cape Town Statute.
Thando Lukhele
SRC President Thando Lukhele is bringing her authentic self to the demanding job of leading a diverse student population.
Read the UCT News story:
Advocacy and equality: New SRC president’s vibrant vision
Building a Connected Future: UCT and Carleton University Explore Global Partnerships
The central theme that emerged powerfully during the visit was connectivity, not just as a technical concept, but as a guiding principle for global partnerships in research, education and community engagement.
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Jennifer Whittal
Professor Jennifer Whittal will present a lecture titled “Beyond Boundaries” at 17:15 SAST on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Jacky van Wyk
Professor Jacky van Wyk will deliver her lecture titled “Grounded in Context, Growing for Impact: Advancing African Scholarship in Health Professions Education” on Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 18:00 SAST.
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Jennifer Whittal
Professor Jennifer Whittal will present a lecture titled “Beyond Boundaries” at 17:15 SAST on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Jacky van Wyk
Professor Van Wyk will deliver her lecture titled “Grounded in Context, Growing for Impact: Advancing African Scholarship in Health Professions Education” on Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 18:00 SAST.
Management
The management structure of the University of Cape Town.
UCT joins forces with French university to launch first dual degree programme in Africa
International Office Director Quinton Johnson, PhD, is delighted to announce that UCT has launched a groundbreaking collaborative dual degree programme with French university Sciences Po.