University of Cape Town Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni of UCT

• Desmond Tutu (1960) - Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town, and a leading figure in the anti-apartheid movement.
• Nelson Mandela (1989) - First black President of South Africa, anti-apartheid revolutionary, and global icon for peace and reconciliation.
• J.M. Coetzee (1960) - Nobel Prize in Literature winner, renowned author of novels such as "Disgrace" and "Life & Times of Michael K".
• Thuli Madonsela (1987) - Former Public Protector of South Africa, known for her work on state capture and corruption.
• Max Theiler (1922) - Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine winner for developing a vaccine against yellow fever.
• Alan Paton (1924) - Author of "Cry, the Beloved Country", a significant work in South African literature.
• Phillip Tobias (1945) - Renowned paleoanthropologist, key figure in the discovery of early hominid fossils.
• Njabulo Ndebele (1973) - Award-winning author and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town.