The CPUT Dome of Remembrance, located on the Bellville Campus, is a place of memory, reflection and honour. It commemorates members and friends of the CPUT community who have passed away, including staff and former staff members, students, alumni, Council members, honorary doctorate recipients and friends of the University.
The Dome provides a dedicated space where the University community can remember those who have departed, celebrate their lives and contributions, and acknowledge the lasting impact they have had on CPUT and society.
More than a physical memorial, the Dome represents CPUT's commitment to preserving institutional memory and honouring those who have contributed to the University's story. Their achievements, service and connection to CPUT remain part of the legacy of the institution.
Following the relaunch of the Dome of Remembrance in October 2023, CPUT established an annual ceremony to honour members of the University community who have passed away. The inaugural ceremony was held in November 2024, establishing what has become an annual University tradition — CPUT Remembrance Day.
2023
Click the link below to watch a short video of the event.Launch of the Dome of Remembrance 2023
2024
Click the link below to see photographs of the event.Inaugural Remembrance Day 2024
2025
Click the links below to view various media of the event.Remembrance Day 2025
2026
28 October 2026 The 2026 CPUT Remembrance Day will take place on 28 October 2026 at the Dome of Remembrance. As we prepare for this year's commemoration, we invite members of the CPUT community to help us ensure that those who have passed away are remembered and appropriately honoured. If you know of a member of the CPUT community who has passed away and whose passing may not yet have been brought to the University's attention, we encourage you to submit their details for consideration for the 2026 Remembrance Day. Submissions may be made for: Where available, please also provide a photograph of the deceased person when submitting their details.
Remembrance Day 2026
Help Us Remember
Email the photograph with Remembrance Day 2026 and the deceased's name in the subject line to
Important Information
To preserve the integrity of the Dome of Remembrance, all submissions are subject to verification by the University.
Only verified CPUT staff and former staff members, students, alumni, Council members, honorary doctorate recipients and recognised friends of the University are eligible to be honoured through the Dome of Remembrance.
We Remember
The Dome of Remembrance is a reminder that the history of CPUT is not only told through its buildings, programmes and achievements, but also through the people who have shaped the University and contributed to its journey. Through remembrance, their connection to CPUT endures.
We remember their lives. We honour their contributions. We preserve their legacy.