The festivities kick off on September 9th with a dynamic panel discussion, facilitated by Prof JJ Tabane, and Alumni and Convocation President Mr Donald Selamolela. The panel will bring together diverse voices from across generations, and the gathering will offer a unique perspective on UL’s legacy and future direction:
Grand Masters: registered 50 or more years ago
- Mr Pandelani Nefolovhodwe: Chairman of UL Council
- Mr Nthibedi Tloubatla: Interim SRC President 1974-1975
- Adv Kgomotso Moroka SC: SASO activist on campus
- Mr Kaborone Sedibe: SRC President during Viva Frelimo Rally & Ex Robben Island Prisoner
Veterans: registered between 30 and 49 years ago
- Prof Lesibana Rafapa: Research Professor – Faculty of Humanities
- Mr Ernest Khosa: Chairperson of the Board – South African Civil Aviation Authority
- Mr Musa Zuma: SRC President 1994/95
Young Lions: regisrtered 15 to 29 years ago
Cadets: registered or graduated less than 15 years ago, as well as the current generation of student leadership.
Throughout the week, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and engage with key figures such as Ms Khanyi Mlambo, Senior Associate at the Cambridge Institute of Sustainable Leadership; Mr Tito Mboweni, former Governor of the South African Reserve Bank; Adv Mojanku Gumbi, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General of the UN; Prof Barney Pityana, Co-Founder of SASO and the Chairperson of the Board of the National Lotteries Commission, among other luminaries.
Each evening, we will feature a special night of movies at the New Cinema Hall (NCH), providing a cinematic journey through the stories that have shaped our university and community. The celebrations will culminate in a grand gathering—a Mass Meeting at the Student Centre, where all University SRC presidents, student leaders and the entire UL community (past and current) will unite in a powerful dialogue about our shared vision.
This week of events will bring together alumni, students, faculty, and staff from across South Africa and the African continent, highlighting UL’s unified commitment to shaping the future of knowledge. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of our journey as we continue to make history. Here’s a glimpse of the exciting week-long programme ahead:
PROGRAMME 9 – 14 SEPTEMBER 2024
CHARITY GOLF DAY: 15 SEPTEMBER 2024
Join us on Sunday, 15 September 2024 for the University’s Charity Golf Day, where you can make a difference! We’re raising funds to support our students living with disabilities. Whether you want to play, sponsor, or advertise, this is your chance to get involved and give back. Contact us at 068 356 5782 to secure your spot and be part of something truly impactful!
RSVP online using the link below
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General Enquiries
Mr Moses Moreroa
Email: moses.moreroa@ul.ac.za
Tel: (27) 015Â 268 2121/2625
Join us throughout the Anniversary Season as we celebrate our academic and community milestones, and participate in the conversation on social media using  #ULTurns65