The University of the Witwatersrand, will host a memorial service in honor of former president Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, unequivocally one of the greatest leaders of all time.
Wits Chancellor, Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke will open the ceremony.
Speakers include:
- Advocate George Bizos
- Dr Ahmed Kathrada
- Parks Tau, Mayor of the City of Johannesburg
- Dr Randall Carolissen, Chairperson of the Wits Council
- Professor Adam Habib, Wits Vice-Chancellor and Principal
- Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, Wits President of Convocation, and
- Shafee Verachia, Wits SRC President.
Date Thursday, 12 December 2013 | Time 16:30 for 17:00 | Venue Wits Great Hall
An exhibition on Nelson Mandela, featuring some of his most valuable papers, will be on display.
All welcome.