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HONORARY DOCTORATES

WALKING

WITH The awarding of Honorary Doctorates is a
graduation highlight. Mandela University
was proud to name three remarkable South
GIANTS Africans as our recipients this season.

Ambassador Mfenyana
said it was evident from the
vision, mission and values of
the University that it aims to
produce a high calibre of well-
rounded graduates, who are

sensitive to the needs of their
communities”

Ambassador Sindiso Mfenyana
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (HONORIS CAUSA)

ecognised for his lifelong struggle for South for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy
Africa’s liberation, vocality on anti-corruption (CANRAD) in April 2018.
R and patronage and a firm belief in constitutional “I am grateful for the high honour bestowed upon me. I
democracy, Ambassador Mfenyana has left an indelible owe this to my parents and family, for their encouragement
mark on society. and high expectations,” he said, addressing graduands
An ANC stalwart and veteran, he excelled academically and their families.
and soon rose through the ranks of the ANC Youth League, “I owe it to the leaders and comrades, who provided
before furthering his studies in the USSR, reading for an MSc guidance and support during periods of strife and
in Economic Studies at Kiev Economics Institute, and meeting personal strain. In particular, the encouragement from my
his wife, Rita, an Aeronautical Engineering graduate. lifelong partner through thick and thin.”
He held several high-profile roles in civil service, Ambassador Mfenyana said it was evident from the
including Full Secretary to Parliament, South African vision, mission and values of the University that it aims to
Ambassador in Tanzania and membership of the ANC produce a high calibre of well-rounded graduates, who
Integrity Commission. are sensitive to the needs of their communities, willing and
Ambassador Mfenyana’s autobiography, Walking with able to transform the country, and who contribute to a
Giants, was launched by Mandela University’s Centre better world.

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