UJ confers an honorary doctorate in Philosophy to Nonkululeko Gobodo
The doctorate holder is described as being an influential figure in the countrys business and accounting landscape.
” ‘Dr Nonkululeko Gobodo, I love the sound of that’, “, were the words shared by Gobodo after the University of Johannesburg (UJ) conferred an honorary doctorate in Philosophy on her.
Gobodo is described as an influential figure in South Africa’s business and accounting landscape, “What a privilege. To the College of Business and Economics, and to the University of Johannesburg as a whole, I am moved by this recognition. When you dedicate yourself to your craft, tirelessly pushing boundaries, you never quite anticipate standing where I am today, receiving such a profound honour,” she said.
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Hailing from Mthatha, Eastern Cape, Gobodo, graduated with a BComm from the University of Transkei in 1984. Furthering her studies, she earned an honours in accounting sciences from the University of South Africa, becoming a Chartered Accountant in 1987. Rising swiftly from a junior lecturer to Chief Financial Officer at the Transkei Development Corporation, she established her private practice in 1992. Despite apartheid challenges, her practice grew into Gobodo Incorporated, later merging with SizweNtsaluba to form SizweNtsalubaGobodo (SNG), South Africa’s largest black accounting firm. Under her leadership, SNG expanded its operations across Africa and advocated for transformation and gender equality in the accounting profession.
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In her speech, she implored all to set forth on their path, while keeping in mind that their success lies within their hands. “Your UJ qualification is a gateway to endless possibilities. It is incumbent upon you to represent with pride and lead with distinction wherever life takes you.” She ended off by saying that our nation urgently requires ethical and capable leaders who can take decisive steps forward and that as a youthful nation, there is ample room for progress. “Each of you holds the potential to create a significant impact and shape the world.”
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