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The 1968 "Mafeje Affair" sit-in, 50 years on

Archie Mafeje was offered a post as anthropology lecturer at UCT. The offer was then rescinded as a result of government pressure. 1968 was a year marked by student protests across the globe. The "Mafeje Affair" was the spark that ignited s

Stop 9: Lower Level & Basement

The 9th and final stop on the audio tour is also known as "the dungeon".

Stop 6: Research Wing - Jagger Level 6

The Research Wing is located across 3 levels of the Main Library, Jagger levels 5, 6 & 7.

Stop 7: Research Wing - Jagger Level 5

The Research Wing is located across 3 levels of the Main Library, Jagger levels 5, 6 & 7.

Stop 8: Hub (Printing room & ILL)

Access computers and a print room in this section of the Hub.

Stop 2: Knowledge Commons

Also known as "KC", this space offers services to first-years and undergrad students.

Stop 3: The Hub (Loans Desk & study spaces)

Probably the busiest section of the Main Library. Access all sections of the library from here.

Stop 4: Student Ext. 4 & Terrace

Here you will find study spaces, part of the library’s collection and a recreational reading collection.

Stop 5: Hlanganani

The 5th stop takes you to our 24/7 study space on Hlanganani Level 5.

Library Audio Tours

Take a self-guided tour with several stops across both the Chancellor Oppenheimer and Bongani Mayosi Health Sciences libraries for an introduction to our spaces and services.

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