Thursday, 9 April 2015

Honours For Masekela And Madonsela

JAZZ maestro Hugh Masekela and public protector Thuli Madonsela are set to be conferred with honorary doctorates at Rhodes University on Friday.

Masekela will receive an honorary music doctorate for his contribution to social campaigns through music.

Public Protector Madonsela, who was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2014, will be rewarded for her contribution to the human and civil rights movement.

They will be honoured during the Grahamstown university's three day graduation ceremony. The honorary doctorates recognise people who have shown leadership and made valuable contributions in different sectors in society.