Faculty of Commerce, University of Cape Town

28/05/2026

NOTICE: UCT online applications will be unavailable from Friday, 29 May 2026 at 17:00 until Monday, 1 June 2026 at 08:00 due to a major infrastructure upgrade. The university regrets any inconvenience caused.

27/05/2026

Former SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter delivered a Faculty of Commerce Open Lecture on how South Africa’s fiscal stability, social spending and even the withdrawal of proposed VAT hikes were not the product of luck or miracles, but the result of rebuilding institutional integrity at SARS.

Former South African Revenue Service Commissioner Professor Edward Kieswetter delivered this year’s Faculty of Commerce Open Lecture at UCT.

22/05/2026

A commerce degree at UCT goes beyond academics.

With strong support systems and access to career development opportunities, you’ll gain the skills and insight needed to step confidently into the world of work.

Apply now: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

21/05/2026

Congratulations to Muhammed Coker, who recently completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Management in Entrepreneurship as a Mandela Rhodes Scholar, for being awarded a US$40 000 McCall MacBain Scholarship after being selected as a finalist.

Having secured a McCall MacBain Scholarship, Muhammed Coker shares how UCT reshaped his leadership outlook and opened global opportunities, inspiring hope for other students.

18/05/2026

12/05/2026

“Never underestimate the power of consistent effort. Progress is not always loud or visible, but every small step you take toward your goals matters. Stay committed, even when the journey feels uncertain.” - Muhammed Coker, PGDM in Entrepreneurship graduate.

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07/05/2026

Applications to study at UCT in 2027 are open for all programmes!
Undergraduate applications close on 31 July 2026, and postgraduate applications (coursework programmes) close on 30 September 2026 unless otherwise specified in UCT's 2027 Directions for Postgraduate Applicants.
Find out more about studying in Commerce:
• Undergraduate Studies: https://rebrand.ly/CommerceUG
• Postgraduate Studies: https://rebrand.ly/CommercePG
• Apply online: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za/

05/05/2026

Marking the 30 years since the signing of the country's Constitution is an auspicious moment. It provides an opportunity to reflect, renew and recommit. However, it has not been straightforward, senior public sector leader and The Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance alumnus Mandisa Fatyela-Lindie reflected.

Governance expert Mandisa Fatyela-Lindie shares her reflections on 30 years of the signing of the Constitution of South Africa.

04/05/2026

“I’ve learnt that perseverance and consistency are key. You need a plan – and failing to plan is planning to fail.” - Jordan Klopper, BCom in Economics with Law.

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04/05/2026