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The UCT researchers behind MzansiLM. From left: Simbarashe Mawere, Anri Lombard, Dr Jan Buys, and Dr Francois Meyer.

UCT researchers develop AI model for 11 South African languages

UCT researchers have built MzansiLM, an AI language model covering 11 of South Africa’s official languages, addressing a critical gap in AI tools for low-resource languages.

The founder of e-Khadi, Fanelesibonge Mbuyazi.

Social grant intervention in running for top honour

What if access to credit didn’t depend on formal systems that exclude people? So asked Fanelesibonge Mbuyazi before coming up with a solution.

Information Systems third year PhD student recognised at 2026 UKAIS conference

Godfrey Haonga, a third year PhD student, in Information Systems under the supervision of Professor Lisa Seymour, has recently been awarded the best full paper award at the 2026 UK Academy for Information Systems (UKAIS) conference.

On a roll: Honours student already working on MSc

Despite needing a wheelchair to get around UCT's mountainous campus, Daniel Holgate has achieved an Honours in Computer Science and has already started working towards his Master's degree.

UCT scholars are part of a new multi-university collaboration that aims to develop large language models for isiXhosa, isiZulu and Sepedi.

UCT researchers join national effort to build AI tools for African languages

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how people access information, communicate and learn, a group of South African researchers is working to ensure that African languages are not left behind.

HPI graduate's research focuses on maternal and child health

The HPI Research School at UCT congratulates Sarah Dsane-Nsor on completing her PhD in Computer Science, where her work sits at the intersection of digital health, participatory design, and information behaviour.

Cybersecurity, AI and the Questions That Matter

CISPA researchers visited UCT in February 2026 for a week of research exchange, public talks, a cybersecurity outreach colloquium, and a summer school — marking a milestone in a growing partnership.

UCT's Women in Computer Science Society host Ideathon

In October 2025, ACM Women Europe, in partnership with UCT's Women in Computer Science Society, hosted an Ideathon that challenged participants to design innovative solutions helping rural and disadvantaged women access computing education.

Young UCT Computer Scientists Shaping the Future of AI

At UCT, four young lecturers in the Department of Computer Science, namely Dr Zola Mahlaza , Dr Francois Meyer, Ms Krupa Prag and Mr Asad Jeewa, are working to make AI better, intent on making an impact throughout Africa.

Honours students get off to a flying start

Honours students from the Department of Computer Science have begun what promises to be a busy and rewarding year with a student-led engagement event that allowed Honours students to connect with current Master’s and PhD candidates.

CISPA@UCT: Public Lectures on Security Myths and AI Ethics

The AI Initiative is to host two leading researchers from CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security on Friday, 13 February 2026 for thought-provoking public talks that challenge common assumptions in cybersecurity and AI.

Computer Science postgrads race to the end of year

This year's Computer Science postgraduate students enjoyed an end-of year team building event.