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During the Autumn 2025 Graduation, Advocate Paul Pretorius delivered a powerful and thoughtful acceptance speech upon receiving an Honorary Doctorate from Rhodes University for his unwavering commitment to fairness. His contributions, particularly as Evidence Leader for the State Capture Commission, have played a crucial role in shaping South Africa’s legal and democratic landscape.
South African musical icon Jonathan Butler receives an honorary doctorate from Stellenbosch University, recognising his contributions to the arts and his commitment to empowering young musicians
South African musical icon Jonathan Butler receives an honorary doctorate from Stellenbosch University, recognising his contributions to the arts and his commitment to empowering young musicians
While at the public broadcaster, Matjila advocated for additional multilingual youth programs on SABC2, highlighting the under-representation of Setswana, Sepedi, and Sesotho-speaking youth.
I had made up my mind that I was not going to participate in the 2024 general elections, until my mother gave me a whole lecture about how important it is and how my vote could bring change, writes Mpumelelo Dlomo
If we want justice for ourselves and the country, let us visit voting stations and make 2024 our 1994, writes Andiswa Mdunge.
Hard work and dedication yield great results. This was proven by former Uzalo and Muvhango actress Phindile Gwala, who is shining with joy and excitement after graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce from Mancosa, achieving an impressive ten distinctions.
Dr Simiso Mabaso is living proof that your past does not determine your future.
From weed, tik, meth and cocaine, this 22-year-old has been hooked on some highly addictive drugs, yet, he has endured, cleaned himself up and graduated from the Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha.
But the former Generations actor is not the only well-known figure in Mzansi who has been conferred with a bogus doctorate, there are many more including the likes of Shauwn Mkhize, Lucas Kgaphola, Winnie Mashaba, Peter Mabula, Ngwana Ledwaba, Kenneth Makweng and Deborah Fraser.
With 15 years of service to the university, Aunty Livvy has been able to see Dyllan graduate with a BA Degree in Education and now a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). He is one of 183 students graduating with a PGCE.
With as many as 97 exhibitors and registrations topping 10 000, the 2023 NTCE was a great success.
Parents often strive to equip their children with the skills and education necessary to succeed and achieve their career goals.
The university awarded 9 363 graduands, 65% of whom were women, with their respective qualifications.
The university awarded 9 363 graduands, 65% of whom were women, with their respective qualifications.
UKZN’s BCom Honours graduates are looking forward to using their qualifications to enhance their careers.
Meanwhile, the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) will award an honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree in health sciences to Professor Salim Abdool Karim later this month.
Dr Vincent Brennan was awarded a PhD in Theology for his study that examined the different callings of the Church in a Christian community.
Hlongwa was an active alumnus of UKZN where she graduated with a BSc in Chemical Engineering. When she died in 2019, she was reading for a Master of Public Administration in the School of Management, Information Technology and Governance at UKZN.
Elana Solomon’s Master’s thesis looked at the challenges faced by occupational therapists and teachers in the implementation of vocational programmes in special needs schools for learners with severe intellectual disabilities.
Cherry has successfully combined an academic life with activism for more than 40 years, with most of her work focused on the Eastern Cape.
MUT's new chancellor plans to make the institution more attractive to everyone and make corporate South Africa believe in MUT and see it as part of the solution to corporate development.
OPINION: The existing view of education is changing at a rapid rate. What was considered contemporary yesterday, rapidly transitions into traditional. This is a major challenge facing tertiary education providers as they try to find their niche in a world that is being increasingly disrupted and driven by change.
Since its inception in 1970, Cornerstone Institute has been concerned with access to higher education.
It is essential that prospective students consider how a university can equip them for the new world of work