Kaya 959 Reporter
Noxolo Grootboom, a former isiXhosa television newsreader, has been awarded another honorary degree.
After a 37-year career, Grootboom retired in March 2021.
Grootboom was honoured by Nelson Mandela University for her contributions to journalism and the advancement of linguistic heritage.
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And there you have it! Dr Dr Noxolo Grootboom. Nelson Mandela University has just conferred a Degree of Dr of Philosophy (honoris causa) to Dr Noxolo Grootboom “for her invaluable work and contribution to journalism…” Dr Dr Nox🙌🏿 pic.twitter.com/simZ1QkwmC
— Yolisa Njamela (@yolisanjamela) April 25, 2022
Nelson Mandela University said that Grootboom represented “many things that Nelson Mandela University stands for”, saying she worked to preserve “the intellectual heritage of isiXhosa for families across the nation”.
“Grootboom will receive a Doctor of Philosophy (honoris causa) for her invaluable work and contribution to journalism, media and communication, as well as her upliftment of the linguistic heritage of South Africa,” read University’s statement.
Congratulations are in order.
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