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THE Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Nompendulo Mkhatshwa, has expressed her heartfelt condolences to the Kgwadi family on the passing of Professor Daniel Kgwadi, who served as the Vice Chancellor of the Vaal University of Technology (VUT).
Prof Kgwadi passed away on Sunday, leaving a profound impact on the entire higher education sector, which Mkhatshwa acknowledges and appreciates.
Prior to his tenure at VUT, he also served as the Vice Chancellor of the North West University, and contributed significantly to various professional bodies including Umalusi Council, leaving behind a shining legacy.
The committee had previously engaged directly with Prof Kgwadi in Parliament, where he emphasized the importance of stabilizing management and governance at VUT to ensure that the university could perform effectively on its core mission of providing students with a sound education, knowledge, and skills that are responsive to the needs of the South African industry and beyond.
“The committee is behind the Kgwadi family during this very difficult time of grief and mourning and extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues of Prof Kgwadi and the entire VUT community. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” said Mkhatshwa.
North-West University’s Professor Dan Metsileng from the subject group Economics said even though it was never an easy ride for Prof Kgwadi, he has achieved a lot and leaves behind a lasting legacy.
“You guided the campus as rector and later the NWU as vice-chancellor on a sometimes bumpy and difficult road, but you never faltered in your resolve. You tackled issues head on, always having the university and its staff and students in mind.”
“The NWU family has entrusted the leadership of this family in your capable hands. As Patrick Lumumba once said – ’Time limits are good things. No matter how good a dancer you are, you must leave the stage’. Farewell Prof Kgwadi – the Mahikeng Campus wishes you good health and all of the best in your future endeavours. You will always be the trusted ambassador of this family,” concluded Professor Metsileng.
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