Celebrating extraordinary leadership, innovation, and service to society.
The Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) has a proud history of honouring prominent leaders and world-renowned individuals for their leadership roles in society and their contributions to the advancement of humankind, as well as their support of CUT as a young and innovative institution.
We proudly celebrate these remarkable individuals, and we respectfully remember and honour those we have lost over the years, whose legacies continue to inspire us.
Honorary Degrees Awarded (honoris causa)
The following recipients have been awarded honorary doctorates and master's degrees by CUT:
Dr NR Mandela (1918 - 2013)
Doctor Technologiae: Education
Dr K Mokhele
Doctor Technologiae: Management
Dr TA Manuel
Doctor Technologiae: Business Management
2004 Milestone: Technikon Free State and Vista Welkom Campus officially merge to become the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) on 1 January 2004.
Prof. K Asmal (1934 - 2011)
Doctor Technologiae: Education
Dr T Wohlers
Doctor Technologiae: Mechanical Engineering
Dr MA Pyoos
Doctor Technologiae: Management
Dr S Mthembi-Mahanyele
Doctor Technologiae: Management
Dr D Tutu (1931 - 2021)
Doctor Technologiae: Education
Dr P Molemela (1933 - 2017)
Doctor Technologiae: Management
Dr CA Troskie (1936 - 2022)
Doctor Technologiae: Management
Dr PJ Gordhan (1949 - 2024)
Doctor Technologiae: Business Administration
Dr HSP Mashaba
Doctor Technologiae: Business Administration
Dr G Marcus
Doctor Technologiae: Business Administration
Prof. ZKG Mda
Doctor Technologiae: Language Practice
Prof. S Ramakrishna
Doctor Technologiae: Engineering
Mr L Mule
Masters Technologiae: Business Administration
Dr Brand Pretorius
Doctorate of Management Sciences in Marketing Management
Dr KD Nkhatho
Doctor Technologiae: Communication in Language Practices
Prof. IJ Mosala
Doctor Technologiae: Business Administration
Dr JS Chaka
Doctor of Philosophy: Environmental Health
Dr CJ Hansen
Doctor Technologiae: Mechanical Engineering
Dr D Mashile-Nkosi
Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences (Entrepreneurship)
Dr S Joosub
Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences (Business Administration)
Dr Michael Jordaan
Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences (Business Management)
Dr W Hlakoane
Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering
Chancellor’s Excellence Awards
Recipients of the Chancellor’s Excellence Award have demonstrated leadership and the capacity to guide and motivate others to excellence. These individuals have proven their commitment to serving the community and improving the lives of others.
Mr Teboho Loate
Leadership and community involvement
Dr Sylvan Seane
Leadership and community involvement
Dr Ellen Blekie
Community involvement
Dr Tate Makgoe
Leadership
Mr George Ellert Cohen
Hospitality Management
