It matters who teaches: A response to the UCT Chancellor
16 March 2015
On 16 December 2014, a few of us who are academics committed to transformation in higher education in South Africa were present when Mrs Graça Machel addressed postgraduates at the graduation ceremony for the Faculties of Law and Health Sciences.
Others watched the address later online (see below). We were heartened by the recognition of the work that the University of Cape Town, through its staff, performs daily to nurture, teach, and learn with students. We agree that the struggle for transformation in which the Chancellor, many of us, and others still participate has won considerable gains. And yes, twenty years into this hard-won democracy, we have made considerable strides.
UCT Chancellor Graça Machel at the 16 December 2014 graduation ceremony for the Faculties of Law and Health Sciences.