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.

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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 26Installation, functionalitySuccessful 
macOS Tahoe 26Upgrade, functionalitySuccessful 

 

Application and services
Results & Comments
Status
Microsoft Office 365Basic functionality 
Microsoft TeamsBasic functionality 
Mac MailBasic functionality
Recommended supported email client for Microsoft 365 Outlook		  
Adobe Reader DCBasic functionality  
Adobe DC ProBasic functionality  
SAP GUIBasic functionality and installation  
Mozilla FirefoxBasic functionality  
SafariBasic functionality  
Trellix EndPoint SecurityBasic functionality  
Trellix EPO AgentBasic functionality  
Parallels DesktopBasic functionality  
EndNoteBasic functionality  
PapercutBasic functionality (use mobile printing)  
EZProxyBasic functionality  
PeopleSoftBasic functionality  
Third Party SystemBasic functionality  
VPN (Cisco VPN AnyConnect Client)Basic functionality 
BomgarBasic functionality  
eduroamBasic functionality  
eduroam CATBasic functionality  
CIFS and SMB (Access to the UCT file services cluster)Basic functionality  
SPSSBasic functionality 
Microsoft AutoUpdateBasic functionality  
NVivoBasic functionality 
iPrintBasic functionality  
Google Drive 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.comFunctionality / Authentication    
https://icts.uct.ac.zaFunctionality / Authentication    
https://password.uct.ac.zaFunctionality / Authentication    
https://sapfiori.uct.ac.za/Functionality / Authentication  
https://thirdparty.uct.ac.za/Functionality / Authentication  
https://netstorage.uct.ac.zaBasic functionality, authentication, file upload, file download and browsing network drives using Firefox.     
https://ictsdownloads.uct.ac.za/Functionality / Authentication  
https://ezproxy.uct.ac.zaFunctionality/Authentication   
https://vula.uct.ac.zaFunctionality / Authentication (Note: lecture recordings)    
http://outlook.office365.comFunctionality / Authentication    
http://whitepages.uct.ac.zaFunctionality / Authentication    
https://mpsportal.uct.ac.za/appFunctionality / Authentication    
https://successfactors.uct.ac.za/Functionality / Authentication    
https://amathuba.uct.ac.zaFunctionality / Authentication