UCT Libraries

John Parker (1866-1921) was the principal of one of the largest architectural companies in Cape Town and was also active in public life, including being Mayor of Greater Cape Town for two terms from 1913.

Promoting public awareness of our rich architectural legacy at the University of Cape Town. The collections include the professional papers and project plans of 20th-century Cape Town architects.

South Africa’s 2023 Grid Emission Factors Report shows that the grid in 2023 was less carbon intensive due to less energy generation from emissive sources coupled with increased energy generation from hydro and wind.