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In which year was the University of Cape Town established?

  • 1829

  • 1850

  • 1900

  • 1918

Answer

The University of Cape Town (UCT) was established in 1829 as the South African College. It was granted full university status in 1918, making it the oldest university in South Africa and the oldest university in Sub-Saharan Africa in continuous operation.
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