From Grahamstown to New York – A giant leap for higher education

Rhodes is proud to have conferred an Honorary Doctorate on Dr Saleem Badat at the graduation ceremony on the 10th of April 2015. Dr Badat is the former Vice-Chancellor of Rhodes University.

A time to dance

Mr Hugh Masekela was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Rhodes University on the 9th of April 2015. He talks about his first flight to freedom and about the need to conserve and keep on creating South African and African culture.

The People’s Academic

Professor Francie Lund has made a significant difference to child and women poverty alleviation in South Africa. In 1995 she chaired the Lund Committee on Child and Family Support that led to the introduction of the Child Support Grant (CSG) in 1998. She has also championed the rights of those excluded from the formal economy, notably informal workers, particularly street traders. Rhodes University is proud to have conferred an Honorary Doctorate on Prof. Lund at the graduation ceremony on the 11th of April 2015.

The Mystery of Life

Born in in 1938 in Alex Township, Joburg, Dr David Koloane had an inner compulsion to become an artist and to help other black South African artists find their way. On Friday the 10th of April, Rhodes University proudly conferred an Honorary Doctorate on this artist, activist, intellectual, writer, critic, educator, mentor and curator.

Whether you are on the big stage or the small stage

Soweto born Public Protector, Advocate Thuli Madonsela, is featured on Time magazine’s 2014 list of the 100 Most Influential People In The World. She is an outstanding example of a South African with a deep and enduring commitment to serve the people. Rhodes University is proud to have conferred an Honorary Doctorate on Advocate Madonsela at the graduation ceremony on the 10th April 2015.

Rhodes University honours Masekela and Madonsela

The university said Masekela was “without doubt one of South Africa’s most successful artists and his influence on world music

SA master of music recalls epic flight

Only high up in the air could he taste freedom, says Masekela.

Thuli Madonsela to receive another award

After being named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2014, Public Protector Thuli Madonsela is to receive another award

Honours for Masekela, Madonsela

JAZZ maestro Hugh Masekela and public protector Thuli Madonsela are among five prominent South Africans

Double honour for Professor Neil Turok

“When Africa does for science what it has already done for music, then the world will really be in trouble,” says world acclaimed physicist, Professor Neil Turok

Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr Paul Mashatile, congratulates Dr Gcina Mhlophe

The Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr Paul Mashatile, extends his congratulations to celebrated storyteller, author and performer, Dr Gcina Mhlophe, on receiving her latest accolade, an honorary Doctorate from Rhodes University.

Record Rhodes degrees and highest graduation rate

RHODES University opened its three day graduation period on a high note yesterday, with the institution set to award 2 367 degrees

Rhodes tops graduation rates

Rhodes University saw 2 288 students graduate at five graduation ceremonies last weekend at the 1820 Settlers' National Monument.

Bernie Faranoff honoured by Wits University

Dr Bernie Fanaroff was bestowed with an Honorary Doctorate by the Wits University early Wednesday.

Medic to receive Rhodes honour

A MEDICAL doctor who moved to a poor Eastern Cape backwater years ago and set up a community art project will receive an honorary degree from Rhodes University for her groundbreaking work fighting poverty and HIV/Aids.

Mentor, comrade and friend

Nadine Gordimer once wrote: ‘Vusi Mahlasela sings like a bird does, in total response to being alive. He is a national treasure.’