Apple has released macOS Tahoe, the latest version of its operating system (OS) for Mac computers.

macOS Tahoe boasts a fluid new liquid glass design, enhanced continuity with the phone app and live activities,  more powerful Spotlight search capabilities, and expanded Apple Intelligence with AI-driven shortcuts, live transcription, translation, and smarter notes. Visit the Apple website to learn about all the new and exciting updates in this macOS version.

Important

If you use your Mac to access UCT systems and services or connect to the UCT network, please do not install Tahoe just yet – whether the Mac is UCT-owned or personally-owned.

ICTS is currently testing the compatibility of macOS Tahoe with our business systems, so we cannot guarantee that they will work correctly with the new operating system. If you install this update, it may affect your ability to work effectively.

Key to symbols used

Testing Key

Tested and approved

Tested and NOT approved

Not working/Not yet functional

Not tested/Testing in progress

Known issues

 

Test results

The following test matrix details the results of the testing done on applicable systems and software at UCT.

Operating System
What is being tested
Results 
Status

macOS Tahoe 

Installation, functionality

 Testing in progress  

macOS Tahoe 

Upgrade, functionality

 Testing in progress  

 

Application and services
Results & Comments
Status

Microsoft Office 365

 Basic functionality  

Microsoft Teams

 Basic functionality  

Mac Mail

 Basic functionality
Recommended supported email client for Microsoft 365 Outlook		  

Adobe Reader DC

 Basic functionality  

Adobe DC Pro

 Basic functionality  

SAP GUI

 Basic functionality and installation  

Mozilla Firefox

 Basic functionality  

Safari

 Basic functionality  

Trellix EndPoint Security

 Basic functionality  

Trellix EPO Agent

 Basic functionality  

Parallels Desktop

 Basic functionality  

EndNote

 Basic functionality  

Papercut

 Basic functionality (use mobile printing)  

EZProxy

 Basic functionality  

PeopleSoft

 Basic functionality  

Third Party System

 Basic functionality  

VPN (Cisco VPN AnyConnect Client)

 Basic functionality  

Bomgar

 Basic functionality  

eduroam

 Basic functionality  

eduroam CAT

 Basic functionality  

CIFS and SMB (Access to the UCT file services cluster)

 Basic functionality  
SPSS

Basic functionality

  

Microsoft AutoUpdate

 Basic functionality  

NVivo

 Basic functionality  

iPrint

 Basic functionality  

 

Websites (Testing done using Safari and Firefox)
What is being tested
Status: Safari 
Status: Firefox

https://uct.ac.za/

 Functionality    

https://uct.service-now.com

Functionality / Authentication

    

https://icts.uct.ac.za

Functionality / Authentication

    

https://password.uct.ac.za

Functionality / Authentication

    

https://netstorage.uct.ac.za

Basic functionality, authentication, file upload, file download and browsing network drives using Firefox

    

https://ezproxy.uct.ac.za

Functionality/Authentication

    

https://vula.uct.ac.za

Functionality / Authentication (note: Lecture recordings)

    

https://sapfiori.uct.ac.za/

Functionality / Authentication

    

https://thirdparty.uct.ac.za/

Functionality / Authentication

    

https://ictsdownloads.uct.ac.za/

Functionality / Authentication

    

http://outlook.office365.com

Functionality / Authentication

    

http://whitepages.uct.ac.za

Functionality / Authentication

    

https://mpsportal.uct.ac.za/app

Functionality / Authentication

    
https://successfactors.uct.ac.za/ Functionality / Authentication    
https://amathuba.uct.ac.za Functionality / Authentication