Petition updateProtect Academic Freedom at the University of Cape TownUCT Alumni: Register Today or Lose Your Vote in the Convocation Elections
Concerned Citizens for Academic Freedom at UCT
18 Nov 2025

Dear UCT Alumni

This is a final reminder that registration for the 2025 UCT Convocation Annual General Meeting (AGM) closes today at 16:00 SAST. If you wish to vote in this year’s important elections, please ensure you register before the deadline.

The 2025 AGM includes elections for the President of Convocation and five alumni-elected members of the Convocation Executive Council. Those elected on 4 December 2025 will represent UCT alumni for the next two years. To vote, you must be pre-registered and attend the AGM, either online or in person.

Who qualifies as UCT alumni?
You are eligible to participate if you have been awarded a UCT-conferred degree or an accredited diploma or certificate registered by the University. (Short course certificates do not qualify.)

AGM details
Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025
Time: 18:00 SAST
Format: Hybrid meeting
Online: Microsoft Teams (registration link below)
In-person: Kramer Law Building, Middle Campus, Lecture Theatre 1

Register today — deadline is 16:00 SAST
UCT has updated its system, so all alumni must re-register for 2025, even if you registered in previous years.

Register for in-person attendance:
https://devman.uct.ac.za/kidznet/register/1145222/
Register for online attendance:
https://uct-renewal.co.za

Why your participation matters
These elections determine who represents the voice and interests of UCT alumni for the next two years. Strong alumni participation ensures accountability, integrity, and meaningful engagement in the governance and direction of the University.

Please register as soon as possible to secure your right to vote.

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