VANDERBIJLPARK – The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) was abuzz with celebration as the long-awaited official inauguration of Professor Khehla Ndlovu as Vice-Chancellor and Principal finally took centre stage.
Ndlovu was formally inaugurated in a prestigious ceremony at the packed Desmond Tutu Great Hall on March 12.
Ululation, praise singing, and applause were the order of the day as the professor robed in his official regalia and claimed his place at the helm of one of the Vaal’s top institutions.
Taking the stage to speak, Institutional Forum’s Dutch Matlaletsa said: “We congratulate Prof Ndlovu on his appointment. We had an opportunity to know you and through this period we weathered some good and bad times, which made us more mature in managing the university as we mark a new beginning. Despite the challenges, we will learn and discover how to make VUT the university of choice. As the forum, we intend to work with you.”
Convocation President Makhosonke Sangweni said: “It is with great pride and deepest respect that we stand here today and congratulate you on this momentous occasion. We take a moment to reflect on the significant contributions that you have made so far. My unsolicited advice is that if you work and listen to the stakeholders you will not have problems.”
USAF’s Chris Nhlapo said; “Professor Ndlovu is a highly respected academic and a leader whose career is been defined by a deep commitment to teaching, research and institutional transformation. We are confident that this university will continue to thrive.”
