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What was the University of Cape Town originally established as in 1829?

  • South African College

  • Cape Town Academy

  • Cape Town Institute

  • Cape Town University

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