The Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), congratulates Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning, Prof. Mogomme Alpheus Masoga, on receiving the South African Humanities Deans’ Association (SAHUDA) Outstanding Recognition Award for Distinguished Leadership and Service.

The prestigious award recognises a career dedicated to advancing African scholarship, strengthening higher education, fostering intellectual collaboration, promoting good governance, and advancing South Africa’s scholarly interests both nationally and internationally.

SAHUDA commended Prof. Masoga’s more than three decades of distinguished service marked by academic excellence, ethical leadership and public service. The association highlighted his contribution to strengthening institutions, advancing knowledge that benefits society, and enriching the country’s intellectual landscape.

A National Research Foundation-rated researcher, supervisor and mentor, Prof. Masoga has made significant contributions to African scholarship, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, curriculum transformation and postgraduate development. His work has helped shape generations of scholars while elevating the recognition of African knowledge and perspectives within higher education.

SAHUDA also recognised his leadership across the higher education sector, including his service at several universities and national bodies, as well as his tenure as SAHUDA President, where he strengthened collaboration among scholars and advanced the role of the Humanities and Social Sciences in addressing societal and developmental challenges.

For CUT, the award reflects Prof. Masoga’s enduring impact on higher education and his commitment to developing people, strengthening institutions, and advancing African knowledge for the benefit of society.