TUT Honors Yvonne Chaka Chaka, David Tlale and Esther Mahlangu for Their Contributions to the Industry

TUT Honors Yvonne Chaka Chaka, David Tlale and Esther Mahlangu for Their Contributions to the Industry

  • The Tshwane University of Technology is all about giving flowers to those who have had an impact in various sectors while they can still smell them
  • The institution recently conferred gogo Esther Mahlangu, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, David Tlale and Mike Nkuna with honorary doctorates
  • A statement issued by the TUT spokesperson stated that these legends are being honoured because of their immense contributions to the country

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Award-winning South African singer and songwriter Yvonne Chaka Chaka, renowned fashion designer David Tlale, business magnet Mike Nkuna and internationally acclaimed artist Esther Mahlangu were recently conferred honorary doctorates by the Tshwane University of Technology.

David Tlale, Esther Mahlangu and Yvonne Chaka Chaka honoured
TUT conferred honorary doctorates to Yvonne Chaka Chaka, David Tlale, Mike Nkuna and Esther Mahlangu. Image: @esthermahlanguart and @yvonne_chakachaka.
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The legends were being honoured for their immense contributions to their various sectors.

According to ZAlebs, TUT’s spokesperson Phaphama Tshisikhawe said they decided to honour these stars because they are "giants in their fields." He also added that the institution hopes to collaborate with them on programs that will benefit learners. He said:

“These are giants in their field, with decades of groundbreaking achievements and contributions to show for their dedication and talent. Furthermore, we look forward to much collaboration and engagement with the recipients, as we know our academic programmes and students will benefit greatly.”

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According to Sunday World, renowned artist, Esther Mahlangu was honoured with the Doctor of Art and Design. Yvonne Chaka Chaka, fondly known as the Princess of Africa, was honoured with the Doctor of Performing Arts. Internationally acclaimed fashion designer David Tlale was awarded the Doctor of Art, while business tycoon Mike Nkuna was honoured with the Doctor of Management Sciences in Organisational Leadership.

RHOD star Londie London allegedly confirms split with baby daddy Hlubi Nkosi via Instagram stories

In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that Londie London is said to have left her wealthy baby daddy, the identity of whom is unknown. According to ZAlebs, all that is known about him is that he is wealthy and his name is Hlubi Nkosi.

The publication also claims that the split was confirmed by the Real Housewives of Durban star via Instagram stories. This happened months after they made headlines for alleged cheating.

“Thanks for the info in the dms. But we are not together anymore. He is free to date whoever he wants,” reports ZAlebs.

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Privie Kandi (Entertainment Editor) Privilege Kandi is an entertainment news editor (joined Briefly in 2022). A Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from the Christian College of Southern Africa (2016), she has been in the arts and entertainment industry for seven years. Privie has worked for the Zimbabwe International Film and Festival Trust as a communications officer and a writer and TV producer for lifestyle and entertainment channel CME TV. She passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at privie.kandi@briefly.co.za.

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