Speeches

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…

What was / is it all about?An Address to the fifth Donald Bongani Mkhwanazi Address by Dr Reuel J. Khoza I  30 July 2020 The theme of my address on the fifth Donald Bongani Mkhwanazi Memorial lecture is: What was / is it all about? The theme is inspired by the profound question raised by…

Dr Reuel J Khoza’s response on receiving an honorary doctorate of law degree from Warwick University 21 January 2020 Salutations:  M C, Chancellor/Vice Chancellor, Members of Council & Senate, Members of Staff-both Academic & Administrative; my wife and daughters who have accompanied me to witness this defining moment, honoured guests. Having regard to Cicero’s wise…

Conferment of honorary doctorate of law degree to Dr Reuel J Khoza by Prof Colin Sparrow from Warwick University 21 January 2020 Our honorary graduant this morning is a man of many parts – businessman, author, academic, multi-linguist, musician (with a particular passion for choral music) and now farmer.  It is a great pleasure to…