Playwright Dr John Kani has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the prestigious Wits University.

Kani was honoured with an honorary Doctor of Literature degree at a closed ceremony this week.

The world-renowned veteran actor is one of the pioneers of contemporary theatre in South Africa.

Wits honours Dr John Kani with honorary Doctor of Literature degree

Wits University has honoured Dr John Kani with an honorary Doctor of Literature degree.Source: UGC

Professor Segal was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science in Medicine degree.

TheUmqombothihitmaker compiled a Throw-Back Thursday (TBT) Instagram post that thrilled her many fans.

In the collage, the singer also included snaps with Dionne Warwick and Vicky Simpson.

She has met some of the world’s greatest minds such as the late Nelson Mandela and Mirriam Makeba.

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