Thomas van Heerden has received the Faculty of Science’s 2026 Established Teacher Award for his student-centred teaching, academic mentorship and contributions to curriculum renewal…
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu: While globally revered as a religious leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Desmond Tutu was a giant of Cape Town media and public communication. From his base at St. George’s Cathedral, Tutu routinely used press conferences, broadcasts, and global television interviews to defy apartheid censors, rally international public opinion, and advocate for non-violent resistance and truth-and-reconciliation.
