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Unisa Special Graduation Ceremony

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24 November 2021

The University of South Africa (Unisa) confers honorary doctoral degrees to outstanding recipients in recognition of their commitments in rendering distinguished services in the field of public, academic, non-governmental or private sectors which are deemed appropriate for recognition by the university. 

Honorary degrees will be conferred to the following recipients:  

  1. Mr Moloko John Mashamaite – Doctor in African Languages (honoris causa)  

Mr. Mashamaite is a presenter/ producer of the SABC radio Thobela FM. He hosts a wedding program which is broadcast every Saturday from 08:05- 09:00.  

The Unisa council wishes to confer the degree in recognition of the following: 

  • Broadcasting excellence in African languages, Northern Sotho 
  • Preservation of the indigenous language, Northern Sotho 
  • Promotion of the indigenous cultures – such as traditional weddings 
  • Enhancement of African heritage through songs 
  • Excellence in the entertainment and broadcasting industry 
  1. Rev Daniel Mothobi Lekota – Doctor of Theology (honoris causa) 

Rev Lekota is a well-known pastor in the Free State Province and a host of a religious programme in the SABC radio Lesedi FM.  

The Unisa council wishes to confer the degree in recognition of the following: 

  • Contributed in the shaping of academic and theology content 
  • Preaching in the church but mostly on Radio 
  • Held religious program every Sunday from 7h30 – 8h00, from 1984 – 1991 
  • Prepared and preached 52 sermons for a period of 8 years 
  • Scouted preachers from different denominations and held workshops for invited preachers 

The conferment of the degrees by the university would give expression to the spirit of Unisa’s vision, mission, principles and values. 

The Special graduation ceremony will take place as follows:  

Date   : Monday, 29 November 2021 
Venue : ZK Mathews Hall, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Building, Unisa Muckleneuk Campus in Pretoria. 
Time   : 18:00   

The university will also be hosting the Master's and Doctoral Graduation Ceremonies from the 1 - 3 December 2021 at 10:00

Attached hereto is the fact sheet of the awarding of honorary degrees by the University of South Africa (Unisa)

Member of the media are invited to attend. 

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For enquiries, please contact Acting Manager: Media Relations Tommy Huma on 072 218 6197 / 012 429 3981/ humatm@unisa.ac.za OR Senior Media Officer Edgar Rathelele on 063 731 5456 / 012 429 6712/ ratheme@unisa.ac.za 

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