Deputy President Paul Mashatile attends a graduation ceremony of the University of South Africa

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will tomorrow, Friday, 27 October 2023, attend the annual spring graduation ceremony of the University of South Africa at its Main Campus, Muckleneuk, in Pretoria, Gauteng Province. 
 
The Deputy President attends the ceremony at the invitation of the Principal and Vice Chancellor of University of South Africa (UNISA), Prof Puleng LenkaBula.
 
This year’s graduations coincide with the University’s 150th anniversary as a leading Comprehensive, Open Distance e-Learning institution which continues to produce quality graduates, contributing to the country’s human capital.

During the spring graduation ceremonies, UNISA is conferring honorary degrees on outstanding individuals in recognition of services rendered to their communities in particular and the country in general.
 
His Grace Bishop Dr Engenas Joseph Lekganyane, the esteemed Spiritual Leader of the St. Engenas Zion Christian Church, will become the latest eminent person to join the list of illustrious UNISA alumni, when the university confers on him the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Theology (Honoris Causa) at tomorrow’s graduation ceremony. This is in recognition of His Grace’s outstanding achievements and globally impactful societal contributions to peace, social cohesion, as well as successful and resilient African-initiated institutions in the 21st century.
 
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover are as follows:
 
Date: Friday, 27 October 2023
Time: 18h00
Venue: ZK Matthews Great Hall, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Building, Preller Street, Muckleneuk, Pretoria
 
For more information and accreditation, please contact Tommy Huma, Media Relations Officer on 072 218 6197 OR Sam Bopape, The Presidency on 082 318 5251
 

Media enquiries: Mr Vukani Mde, Spokesperson to Deputy President Mashatile on 081 307 9233

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria