Unisa honours acclaimed Esther Mahlangu with doctorate in recognition of her mathematical prowess
Renowned artist Esther Mahlangu beamed in her acceptance speech when Unisa conferred her with an honorary doctorate in mathematics with patterns and patterning on Tuesday.beamed on Tuesday during her acceptance speech as she was awarded an honorary doctorate by Unisa during the university's graduation ceremony at its main campus in Pretoria.
As she walked into the hall, ululation erupted and the mood was that of celebration and accolade, with people in attire similar to hers sitting in front and chanting Ndebele totems.Born on 11 November 1935 in Middleburg in Mpumalanga, Mahlangu inscribed her name into art and automotive history in 1991 when she became the first woman to contribute to BMW’s revered Art Car series. This after she transformed a BMW 525i into a vibrant cultural masterpiece using feathers.
Mahlangu had to be assisted by two people as she stood up to receive her accolade but she was evidently happy and did say, in IsiNdebele:". .In unison, Thando Masango, Selinah Mahlangu and Chanted Lizzy Ntuli, who were complete in Ndebele attire chanted:According to Unisa, Mahlangu was honoured in mathematics because her art had patterns that could be"explained in formula, had synergy and accuracy".
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