Speeches

By Dr Reuel J. Khoza  I  23 August 2024 Protocol observed… “One must wait until the evening to see how splendid the day was, one cannot judge life until death.” Charles de Gaulle. “There are three marks of a superior man: being virtuous, he is free from anxiety, being wise he is free from perplexity;…

by Dr RJ Khoza – 25 April 2024 Colleagues have already commendably bid farewell to our esteemed colleague and TEI CEO of more than a decade’s standing. As I come in at the tail-end of this wonderful valedictory party, mine is to echo and accentuate our deep sense of gratitude to Prof Deon Rossouw. Our…

by Dr RJ Khoza – 26 November 2022   Thank you for inviting me to this Year End Function of Lapalala Wilderness School which also celebrates your move to the new premises. May I start by paying homage to those who cooperate to make this wonderful project work:   Chairman Dr John Hanks for championing…

AABLA (All Africa Business Leadership Awards) in partner with CNBC Acceptance Speech: Lifetime Achievement Award By Dr Reuel J. Khoza  I  4 June 2022 A Brief Reflection on Africa’s Leadership Challenge In order to clearly conceptualise Africa’s contemporary Leadership Challenge it behoves us to acknowledge unequivocally that Africa has a date with destiny. Stemming from…

A Tribute to Dr Namane Makgau by Dr Reuel Khoza   Salutation Director of ceremonies, the Serote and Makgau families, in particular Sisi Namane’s children, (Dr) Maruping and Pule, friends and relatives of the bereaved family, distinguished mourners, ladies and gentlemen.  I treasure this opportunity to pay tribute to our beloved sister, a drum major…

This is a special day for students, parents, and the university, rated one of the best in Africa and the world. On the part of students, it has been hard work. It required effort, determination, and persistence in the form of challenges and setbacks, particularly during the COVID-19 Pandemic, with all its radical uncertainties.

A Response to my Inauguration as Chancellor of University of Kwa-Zulu Natal 4TH MAY 2022 DR REUEL J KHOZA Mr MC, Minister of Higher Education, Dr Blade Nzimande MEC: Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Mr Kwazi Mshengu Chair of the UKZN Council, Dr Leticia Moja; Vice Chancellor and Principal, Professor Nana Poku Members of the Provincial Executive…

Ode to my Beloved Sister Fellcia Nomhle KHOZA Matukane “To live in the hearts/minds of those we leave behind is NOT to die” My sister of 69 years 9 months standing, almost the THREE SCORE YEARS AND TEN decreed by the Good Lord, has not died. She lives on, certainly in my heart and in…

Dr Sam Motsuenyane Annual Lecture Address by Dr Reuel J. Khoza | 12 November 2021 INTRODUCTION Tuesday afternoon November 2nd, 2021, will remain indelibly marked in my memory. During this afternoon I had the singular honour of going down the memory lane of NAFCOC, the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry with Dr…