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UCT Libraries hosts Library Tours for Prospective Students

On Saturday, 8th October 2022, the University of Cape Town hosted its very first #FutureUCTGraduateDay. It’s purpose? To dangle as many carrots from just as many sticks into the eager hands of prospective students.

Rare ‡Khomani San Archive Tells a Story of Fragility

UCT Libraries Special Collections has launched a valuable digital archive on the ‡Khomani San of the so

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 The offer was then rescinded as a result of government pressure. 1968 was a year marked by student protests across the globe.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

New edition: Guide to the Manuscripts in the UCT Libraries

An updated edition of the Guide to the Manuscripts in the UCT Libraries has been published and is accessible on the Special Collections website. The Guide provides a synoptic collection-level overview of the manuscript and archival holdings

The papers of Richard Dudley and anti-apartheid liberation movements

The papers of Richard Dudley, which include the archives of the New Unity Movement and some documents of earlier anti-apartheid liberation movements, have been professionally processed and are now accessible for research.

Africa Day 2020: Showcasing our ongoing work on African collections

UCT Libraries is working with African Tongue to develop a new showcase of the ǂKhomani San community.

Primary Collections

Our primary collections consist of archival holdings such as manuscripts, audiovisual archives, photographs and the UCT Historical Pamphlets and Photographs Collection.

Welcome to UCT Libraries

UCT Libraries is not just an amazing repository of information, it’s run by a team of people who are dedicated to making your studies successful.

Manuscripts

Our archival holdings consist of original research material and personal papers on the political, social, cultural and economic history of Southern Africa, with a strong focus on the Western Cape.

Library Orientation

Whether you are working on your assignment, essay, tutorial or project, not knowing how to find resources or simply not understanding how referencing works, we are here to help you no matter what. Reach out and get to know your librarian

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