Скачать или смотреть University of Pretoria honours the legacy of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

The University of Pretoria joined the world in mourning the passing, on 5 December 2013, of the first democratically elected president of South Africa, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. On Wednesday, 11 December 2013, staff and students of the University attended a memorial service in the Musaion. Prof Wiseman Nkuhlu (Chancellor), Prof Cheryl de la Rey (Vice-Chancellor and Principal) and Mr Leo Haese (Chairperson of the Convocation) were also in attendance.


Some staff members who were already on leave returned to Pretoria in order to pay tribute to Tata Madiba, one of the most beloved statesmen in history. The Musaion was filled to capacity as various speakers delivered their eulogies and reflected on his legacy to all South Africans. Despite the prevailing sadness there was also a sense of gratitude for his legacy and celebration of this most unique life. Staff and students were afforded the opportunity to sign the University's Nelson Mandela Memorial Book. Read more on http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipkCa...