On International Nelson Mandela Day, CUT will join millions of people across the globe in expressing appreciation and gratitude to Nelson Mandela's long standing commitment to freedom, peace, justice and equality for all South Africans.   When CUT awarded a Doctor Technologiae in Education (honoris causa) degree to the then retired first black president of South Africa and anti-apartheid revolutionary, the university was inspired by Madiba’s valuable contribution in advancing education and his courage for creating non-racial, non-sexist, democratic and prosperous nation.  For CUT this was rare privilege as the only former Technikon at the time to have awarded Mr Mandela with an honorary doctorate. In a few days, as we will be celebrating International Nelson Mandela Day, CUT would like to extend best wishes to Madiba and pray for his speedy recovery at this critical moment. This year the theme is Take Action! Inspire Change. Let’s us celebrate his life, his commitment to serve and lead the country towards the attainment of ideals embodied in the Freedom Charter.

“We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference.”

– Nelson Mandela