The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Council presented the annual Ellen Kuzwayo and Alumni Dignitas awards.
Also referred to as the Council Awards, this ceremony honours individuals for their exceptional contributions to the higher education sector and recognises UJ alumni for their impactful contributions to the institution’s advancement and development.
The awards are split into two, the Ellen Kuzwayo Awards and the Dignitas Alumni Awards. The former recognises outstanding South Africans for their extraordinary contribution to the higher education sector. While the latter recognises UJ alumni for their contributions to the growth and advancement of UJ.
This year’s Ellen Kuzwayo Awards recipients were Yvonne Chaka Chaka, for her extraordinary impact as both a musical icon and a compassionate humanitarian. Nomali Letta Mbulu Semenya, also received the same award for her lifelong dedication to music and social justice.
Dignitas Alumni Awards went to Lebogang Letsoalo, for her outstanding contributions to the supply chain industry and her advocacy for diversity and inclusion. While Thabisile Charity Phumo received the same for her distinguished career in communication and social performance, and her commitment to uplifting women.
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