The North-West University (NWU) is pleased to announce that an honorary doctorate will be conferred upon Peter Monametsi Chiepe, an esteemed earth scientist, social entrepreneur, distinguished businessman, and farmer from Botswana during its Spring graduation ceremony on Thursday, 3 October 2024.
As a cattle breeding specialist and owner of Desert Ranch Reproduction Management Centre, Mr Chiepe will be honoured for his immense contribution to agriculture in South Africa.
The university congratulates Mr Chiepe and all the students that will be graduating in the upcoming Spring graduations.
The conferral of Mr Chiepe’s honorary degree and the Spring graduation ceremony will also be live streamed – more details to follow.
As we eagerly await these celebrations, please remember the following:
Spring Graduations
Date: Thursday, 3 October 2024
Location: NWU Great Hall, Mahikeng Campus
We invite you to participate in the celebrations across all our social media platforms using the hashtag #MyNWUGrad2024.
Members of the media interested are requested to confirm attendance with Phenyo Mokgothu on 076 687 9250 or phenyo.mokgothu@nwu.ac.za.
Issued by NWU Corporate Relations and Marketing
Mr Oscar Mosiane
Manager: Communication
Tell: 018 389 2144
Cell: 076 684 5014
oscar.mosiane@nwu.ac.za
Mr Peter Monametsi Chiepe.
