event 31 October 2025

Laura Searle Prize for Piano Concerto Playing

Now in its 22nd year, the Laura Searle Prize for Piano Concerto Playing showcases outstanding pianists from the South African College of Music. Open to all piano students, this competition celebrates excellence in concerto performance.
event 11 November 2025

SACM Piano Competitions

This annual event celebrates excellence in piano performance at the South African College of Music, with three distinct prizes.
event 1 August 2025 (This event has ended)

FMR Bursary Trust Awards Competition

The FMR Bursary Trust Awards Competition provides scholarships, bursaries or awards for students studying for a performance diploma or degree in music.
event 7 October 2025

UCT Symphonic Wind Ensemble

The UCT Symphonic Wind Ensemble, comprising of about forty-five under- and post-graduate students perform their second concert of 2025.
contact  // 29 May 2025

Mr Richard van Huyssteen

Richard van Huyssteen is the Acting Chief Operating Officer.

Richard van Huyssteen is also the Executive Director: Information and Communication Technology Services (ICTS) since 1 November 2018.

page  // 30 Jun 2024

Council

The Council governs the university and is constituted according to the provision of the Higher Education Act, 1997, and the University of Cape Town Statute.