The University of Warwick has conferred an Honorary Doctorate on University of Johannesburg (UJ) Chancellor, Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, in recognition of her outstanding global leadership in advancing gender equality, sustainable development and social justice.
A distinguished Warwick alumna, Dr Mlambo-Ngcuka has dedicated her career to championing women’s rights and inclusive development. She previously served as United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, as well as Deputy President of South Africa, where she played a pivotal role in shaping policies that promoted equality, education and economic empowerment. Her decades of public service and advocacy…
Gold Production: Once the largest gold producer in the world, South Africa still
holds significant reserves, although production has declined in recent years.
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Fun South African Fact: South Africa is now the only country in the world to have hosted the Soccer, Cricket and Rugby World Cup!
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Boerewors — spicy South African sausage [boor-uh-vors] Meaning ‘farmer’s sausage’, this term describes a savory sausage that was developed by the Afrikaners approximately 200 years ago. Boerewors is usually ‘braaied’ and eaten on a hot dog roll with tomato sauce and mustard. Make sure you roll the ‘r’ when pronouncing this word.