The Access Control department offers the following services:

• production of UCT staff, student and third-party identification cards
• replacement of lost or damaged cards (see conditions below)
• assigning access to individuals or groups to specific areas on campus (all requests to be authorised by relevant heads of department)
• processing general access-related queries.

If you need a replacement card the following conditions apply:

• Badly damaged or lost cards: If your card is badly damaged (cracked or bent) or has been lost you will have to pay for a replacement card. The cost is R120, payable at the cashier’s office, level 3, Kramer Law Building, Middle Campus. Upon payment, you will receive a receipt which you bring to Access Control for the new card.
• Worn cards:If the print on your card is badly worn from normal wear and tear the card is replaced free of charge.
• Stolen cards: If your card is stolen it is replaced free of charge provided you present an affidavit from the police where it was reported stolen.
• Proof of identification: Should you wish to get a new card for whatever reason you will be required to produce positive proof of identification.