USEFUL APPS
Pay & Connect
Book meal time slots, scan into dining hall meals, check your balance and vouchers. This APP is basically your UCT Meal Wallet.
UCT App
The Jammie Schedule, Campus Map and other various UCT services and information all in ONE app
Vula App
Access your online Vula Resources, view announcements or workspace tabs. Your online classroom accessible anytime, anywhere
Outlook
Access your emails using your personal UCT Email.
Microsoft Teams
MS Teams is the platform mainly used for meetings or as another source of communication
Zoom
An alternative platform for meetings or as a source of communication.
GETTING AROUND
With so much to do and so much to see in Cape Town, transport is everything. Here are apps and tips to assist you with that :)
JAMMIES
Use the UCT App to get the Jammie Schedules.
The bus is free! So enjoy all the town has to offer by catching the right buses
For faster rides or trips, Uber and Bolt are perfect.
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Remember to always stay safe and vigilant. Make sure you share your live location with someone when travelling alone
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
MyCiti buses are available to take you to places the Jammie can't. For more details visit their website at myciti.org.za/en/home
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The Metro Trains allow for cheap trips to various beaches.(don't travel alone). For more details, visit cttrains.co.za
GRAB A BITE
Enjoy the local cuisine. Eat - Out or have your food delivered. The choice is yours. Here are restaurant suggestions and food delivery apps.
ORDER IN
Order in from various local restaurants through
Uber Eats and Mr D Food
EATING - OUT
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The Creamery
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Trenchtown
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Rocomamas
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Cafe Ganesh
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Shanghai Makimono
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Afros Chicken
CAMPUS FOOD
Frequently used campus vendors available @​
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Cissie Gool Plaza
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Leslie Social Building
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Sports Centre
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Library (outside)
HIT THE TOWN
Cape town has a lot offer. With so many places to explore, don't limit yourself. Go out and about but be responsible.
RECOMMENDED
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Beach ( e.g Camps Bay/ Clifton 4th/ Glen Beach/ Muizenberg beach/ etc)
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Table Mountain
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Food Markets(e.g V&A Food Market/ Mojo Market/ etc)
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Signal Hill
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Picnic at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens / Arderne Gardens
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Two Oceans Aquarium
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Rush in Claremont (Indoor Trampoline Park)
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Putt-Putt ( mini golf)