CELEBRATING outstanding individuals with the Ellen Kuzwayo and Alumni Dignitas Awards
The ceremony was held on Friday 22 November 2022, was marked by Professor Tshilidzi Marwala’s last awards ceremony as VC before his move to Japan. He will be succeeded by Vice- Chancellor Professor Lethlokwa Mpedi. It was also Council Chairperson Mr Mike Teke’s last award ceremony, as his term has come to an end. He will be succeeded by Ms Xoliswa Kakana in 2023. During his welcoming address, Prof Marwala said that many farewells the past few weeks have afforded him the gift of reflection: Honourable Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni (South African Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies) is presented with the UJ Dignitas award by former Vice-Chancellor Professor Tshilidzi Marwala. This strange murky middle ground I find myself in has not only been an avenue for reflection but has also affirmed many of my views about this institution. Our story is truly remarkable and our success in recent years has been nothing short of extraordinary. When I reflect on the facets that have led us to this point – it is indeed the confluence and convergence of excellence and a commitment to community that have been our great definers.
THIS YEAR’S COUNCIL AWARDS WERE CHARACTERISED BY ENDINGS AND BEGINNINGS. THE AWARDS, WHICH ARE HOSTED BY THE COUNCIL OF UJ HONOURS INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR, AS WELL AS UJ ALUMNI FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GROWTH AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE INSTITUTION.
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