Here follows a photographic recap of the warm-hearted Free State welcome extended to CUT’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Pamela Dube, during her inauguration on Friday, 17 February 2023.

Cover Photo (above): Prof. Dube shares her plans during an interview with the media (SABC).

Free State MEC for Education congratulates Prof. Pamela Dube on her appointment

The Central University of Technology has always had a good and strong relation with both local and Provincial government. In delivering a message of support, the Free State MEC for Education, Dr Tate Makgoe, said he hopes that many of the projects they have with CUT will continue to strengthen under the leadership of Prof. Dube. “We have quite a number of collaborations with the university, this is our second home. CUT has a special place in my heart because of its strength in Science, Engineering, Technology and Maths. I believe that if we continue to work together, we will be able to deal with all the challenges we are confronted with and as the Free State government, we promise to rally behind you and support you in all your endeavours.”

Carousel photo 1: Front row: Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof. Pamela Dube, CUT Chancellor, Madam Justice Mahube Molemela, and Deputy Chairperson of Council, Dr Charity Mbileni-Morema (seated left). It is an emotional, historic, and glorious moment for the CUT community and the newly inaugurated Vice- Chancellor and Principal as the CUT Chancellor, Madam Justice Mahube Molemela officially vests Prof. Pamela Dube into her position as the CUT Vice- Chancellor and Principal of the university.

Carousel photo 2: CUT Registrar, Dr Sally Dzingwa officially robing the Vice-Chancellor. 

Carousel photo 3: Prof. Dube having a sisterly moment with Dr Charity Mbileni-Morema, Deputy Chairperson of Council.

Carousel photo 4: Prof. Puleng LenkaBula, the first woman Vice-Chancellor of the University of South Africa (UNISA) came to support another woman Vice-Chancellor in her new role. 

Being known for her close relations with student governance, the Bloemfontein and Welkom Student Representative Council (SRC) showed immense excitement with Prof Dube’s appointment. Both SRC presidents of the Central University of Technology campuses, shared their congratulatory messages and highlighted that they are happy for the appointment of Prof. Pamela Dube. “We hope to work closely together in making this academic year fruitful. We hope to serve the students under your guidance and ensure that CUT achieves its goal,” said student leaders Thabo Moopela and Katleho Nthaba.

Carousel photo 1: CUT Bloemfontein campus SRC together with the newly appointed CUT Vice-Chancellor and Principal. From left: Ntombizonke Dhlamini, Residence and Accommodation Officer, Professor Pamela Dube: Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Thabo Moopela, Bloemfontein SRC President, Kgalalelo Taunyana, Student Affairs Officer and Saluleko Makhombothi, Transformation, Equity and Diversity Officer.

Carousel photo 2: Katleho Nthaba, Welkom SRC President shaking hands with Prof. Dube, Vice-Chancellor and Principal.

Carousel photo 3: Thabo Moopela, Bloemfontein SRC President.

Carousel photo 4: Katleho Nthaba, Welkom SRC President.

Both National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) and National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) leaders pledged unity, support and working closely with the Vice-Chancellor to realise the Vision 2030.

Carousel photo 1: Ms Boipelo Mooketsi, Chairperson of NTEU Branch at CUT. 

Carousel photo 2: Dr Mantoa Molete, NEHAWU Free State Branch representative.

Carousel photo 1: CUT leaders: front row from left: Prof Pamela Dube, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof. Alfred Ngowi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: and Prof. David Ngidi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning.

Carousel photo 2: Chancellor Madam Justice Molemela officially opens the inauguration ceremony.

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