Moloi-Motsepe plans to use global networks to open doors for UCT
Moloi-Motsepe said she was excited to link UCT with some of her networks in South Africa, on the continent and globally to extend opportunities for the university community. Photo: FileNewly installed University of Cape Town chancellor Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe believes that the role of university chancellors should not just be a ceremonial one, but that they should be actively involved in supporting the development of higher education institutions.
“Our knowledge and expertise [will] benefit the broader education and higher education sector. You know how higher education funding has unfortunately been cut; you know how access to higher education is so difficult for poor students, and [there are also] issues of values at universities. That is what we will focus on,” she said.
“If you look at Stellenbosch [University], you have Judge Edwin Cameron; you’ve got Advocate Mojanku Gumbi [at the University of Venda]; you’ve got Professor Bonang Mohale [at the University of the Free State] and you’ve got Dr Judy Dlamini at Wits. “We’re going to be exploring other areas in conjunction and in consultation with [Universities SA] because they are the executives.”
The self-described “product of education from the township” said being approached to become chancellor was a wonderful opportunity because education is an area she has always been passionate about. Moloi-Motsepe said:
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