{"id":271170,"date":"2025-10-03T10:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T08:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/?p=271170"},"modified":"2025-10-03T11:11:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T09:11:02","slug":"probe-into-residence-food-at-uct-expedited","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/probe-into-residence-food-at-uct-expedited\/","title":{"rendered":"UCT responds to food safety concerns in residence dining halls after student complaints"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The University of Cape Town (UCT) is addressing student complaints about the quality and safety of food in its residence dining halls. Students recently reported incidents of expired yoghurt and a fly in a meal, sparking frustration and concerns about hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UCT spokesperson Elijah Moholola said the university is treating the matter \u201cas a matter of urgency.\u201d He stressed that UCT \u201cremains committed to maintaining high standards of food safety\u201d and is acting to improve dining hall conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stronger-oversight-and-new-safety-measures\">Stronger oversight and new safety measures<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>UCT has already introduced several interventions to restore confidence. The measures include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Independent food safety audits by a Nosa-accredited auditor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated pest control and fumigation contracts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clearer reporting systems for complaints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stricter brand specifications to ensure trusted suppliers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ongoing training programmes for catering staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In May 2025, a Nosa-accredited auditor inspected all residences. Each scored above 80%. Leo Marquard achieved the highest score at 96,16%, while Tugwell followed with 90,64%. Medres, however, recorded the lowest at 80,68%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-clearer-channels-for-student-complaints\">Clearer channels for student complaints<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>UCT has also created more accessible reporting options. Students can now report problems through residence coordinators, food service controllers, the Pay &amp; Connect app, or a dedicated email address. Importantly, UCT promises to resolve escalated issues within seven days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The university also introduced a new waste management system and increased fumigation schedules. Together, these steps aim to create a cleaner and safer dining environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cUCT remains committed to addressing catering concerns quickly and ensuring residence meals meet the highest standards,\u201d Moholola said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-students-continue-to-monitor-progress\">Students continue to monitor progress<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Because residence meals are a central part of campus life, students remain invested in the outcome of these reforms. 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