Rhodes graduates warned against betrayal of public trust for personal gain
Addressing a multitude of graduates and the university's alumni at a prestigious ceremony -- the first of six graduation events running from Thursday to Saturday in Makhanda, formerly Grahamstown -- Mabizela cautioned against the betrayal of public trust.
Mabizela warned the graduates, as they initiate their roles in the public and corporate sectors, to always respect the communities they serve. "When I became the vice-chancellor of this great university I made a public commitment that we would make quality and transformative education to academically capable young people of our country accessible and affordable regardless of their financial circumstances."
"On behalf of our Chancellor [Justice Lex Mpati], council and the entire Rhodes University community, we wish to convey to you both our heartfelt appreciation and deep gratitude for all that you have done for our university. Our university is much the better for the immense contribution you have made over many years. We wish you well in the next phase of your ever-unfolding future."
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