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DUT TO CELEBRATE DR THEMBI MTSHALI-JONES WHO RECEIVES AN HONORARY DOCTORATE ON WEDNESDAY, 20 JULY 2022

DUT TO CELEBRATE DR THEMBI MTSHALI-JONES WHO RECEIVES AN HONORARY DOCTORATE ON WEDNESDAY, 20 JULY 2022

The Faculty of Arts and Design at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) will celebrate the Honorary Doctorate recipient, the legendary actress Dr Thembi Mtshali-Jones, during the opening session of the DUT Celebratory Autumn Graduation ceremony to be held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Durban International Convention Centre on Wednesday, 20 July 2022.

She will be among the 607 graduates from the Faculty of Arts and Design who will grace the graduation stage and be acknowledged for their hard work.

Dr Mtshali-Jones, who currently stars as MaNdlovu on ETV’s drama, Imbewu: The Seed, will be conferred with an honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Visual and Performing Arts, in recognition of her exceptional contribution and accomplishment to the world of Arts, particularly in acting.

Professor Runette Kruger, the Executive Dean in the Faculty of Arts and Design at DUT said: “The Faculty of Arts and Design is delighted that the Honorary Doctorate will be conferred on Ms Mtshali-Jones. She is a giant in her field, with decades of ground-breaking achievements and contributions to show for her dedication and talent. The faculty looks forward to much collaboration and engagement with Dr Mtshali-Jones, as we know our academic programme and students will benefit greatly.”

Later on in the evening at 20h00, Wednesday, 20 July 2022, DUT will host a Celebratory Gala Dinner to honour Dr Mtshali-Jones at the Durban ICC.

Pictured: Thembi Mtshali-Jones.

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