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Commemorating Jagger Library: UCT, DStv launch ‘Stories from the Ashes’

Two years after the devastating UCT Fire of 18 April 2021, UCT in partnership with DStv Africa have launched ‘Stories from the ashes’, which includes a special book made from the ash and remnants of the fire.

Jagger Recovery

Special Collections remains in recovery to rebuild and restore its world-renowned collections after the Jagger Library fire in 2021. Follow our recovery progress.

Reflections on the third anniversary of the Jagger Fire

Our Libraries ED reflects on the three years since the Jagger Fire.

Rescued from the Flames: Special Collections' hidden gem

The African Studies Library pamphlet collection is regarded as one of UCT Libraries' greatest treasures. After surviving the Jagger Library fire, the complete collection was recently digitised for posterity and made discoverable.

Reflections on the second anniversary of the Jagger Fire

Our Libraries ED reflects on the two years since the Jagger Fire, marked by the launch of "The Book from the Ashes", and the unwavering recovery efforts of the Special Collections team.

Pamphlets and Ephemera

Special Collections has a large collection of South and Southern African posters and political ephemera.

Published Collections

Our published collections include African studies books, films, maps, newspapers, government publications, rare and Antiquarian books, and pamphlets.

Two years after the Jagger Fire

Explore the exhibitions held to commemorate the second year since the Jagger Fire. A collaborative initiative between UCT Libraries and DStv.

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