“On a more personal level, I had a great time at UCT. I was privileged in every sense of the word to be there, and I personally benefitted greatly from the experience. I would not be who I am, had I not spent time at UCT. My good fortune at having attended UCT inspires a sense of obligation to give something back, to express my gratitude, and to help other future students enjoy similar good fortune.”

“It should be noted that while Bellville was a breeding ground for racism, a distinguished UCT Vice Chancellor, J.P. Duminy, came from there out of a bitterly divided family, and upheld the finest non-racial and liberal traditions of our great university. It is an honor and a privilege for me to help continue these traditions through my giving.”

“I give because of what UCT gave me. I give because of what UCT is giving to South Africa, Africa and the world. I give because I can. And I am thrilled to give to help build OBZ Square because over the years that will give thousands of South Africans the chance to study at UCT and be in a position to give back themselves.”

The University of Cape Town was, for us, a wonderful introduction to the academic life and a springboard from which we both launched successful professional careers. We are thus privileged to be able to offer financial support to our alma mater now. We have decided to support the Vice Chancellor’s residence initiative because we strongly believe that making residence life available and affordable to underprivileged students is key to ensuring the academic success of those students. More than this, as a bricks-and-mortar investment, it will continue for many years to provide a sustainable and income-generating annuity to the university community. We urge our fellow graduates to offer their support to this important initiative.

Looking back at my 5 years at UCT (1966-1970) brings on waves of nostalgia. The friends I made, the causes I pursued, and the education I received have never been duplicated. It gives me great pleasure to make a donation so that others may have the same experience.