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01 July 2021
The University of South Africa (Unisa) joins the world in mourning musician Steve Kekana, who died on the morning of July 1, 2021. Kekana, who enjoyed an illustrious career in music, was awarded an honorary doctorate in philosophy by Unisa, at the graduation held on 13 November 2020.
Kekana had a long association with Unisa, having first registered for a degree in politics in 1992. But such was his schedule at the time as a professional musician that he abandoned his studies.
When he accepted the honorary degree, Kekana said “I had a dream to obtain a degree from this university, but I did not fathom that it would come in this nature. I am humbled to be chosen to come and represent people living with disabilities”
In 2012 years ago, Kekana worked part-time as a lecturer in Unisa’s Department of Mercantile Law. His duties included tuition, academic citizenship, community engagement, and research. He also prepared study guides for courses in labour relations, employment equity, occupational health, and coordination of the marking process.
Unisa is proud of its long association with this most cherished of South African musicians. May his family and fans be comforted at this time of loss.
“Unisa joins the rest of the country and the music fraternity in expressing our sincerest condolences to the Kekana family and relatives during their time of bereavement. They are in our prayers and we wish them strength during this difficult time in their lives”, said Unisa Principal and Vice Chancellor, Professor Puleng LenkaBula.
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