Rhodes University academic, administrative, and support staff recently gathered at the Senior Common Room to celebrate those who have been in service at the University for 30, 35 and 40 years, respectively.

Since this ceremony could not be held over the past two years due to COVID-19 restrictions, this long-service award ceremony included staff members from 2020 and 2021.

“This is one of those special days in our university calendar to pay special tribute to our colleagues who have served this university loyally, and with great dedication and commitment, for a considerable amount of time,” said Rhodes University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sizwe Mabizela.

Two staff members received an award for 40 years of service over the past three years, 21 staff members were acknowledged for being employed by the University for 35 years and 12 staff members had worked at Rhodes University for 30 years.

Dr Mabizela said, “We are very privileged to be able to celebrate our long-serving staff after a two-year hiatus. It is these individuals that have enabled us to build and sustain Rhodes University into the great institution that it is today. And for this, we are exceptionally grateful.”

 

The long-service staff who were honoured, and their years of service are as follows:

Mr Arnott – 40 years in 2020

Prof Jonas – 40 years in 2020

Prof Britz – 35 years in 2020

Mr Trollip – 35 years in 2020

Prof Steenveld – 35 years in 2020

Ms Heunis – 35 years in 2020

Prof Sewry – 35 years in 2021

Mr Dyala – 35 years in 2021      

Mr Katiya – 35 years in 2021     

Ms Makubalo – 35 years in 2021         

Ms Mantshongo – 35 years in 2021    

Ms Sodladla – 35 years in 2021           

Ms Stofile – 35 years in 2021

Mr Swartbooi – 35 years in 2021         

Dr Abboo – 35 years in 2021     

Mr Keep – 35 years in 2021       

Ms Wicks – 35 years in 2021

Mr Ngxitho – 35 years in 2022

Ms Sewry – 35 years in 2022

Prof Wells – 35 years in 2022

Ms Cattaneo – 35 years in 2022

Ms Cartwright – 35 years in 2022

Prof Walker – 35 years in 2022

Prof Nyokong – 30 years in 2022

Mr Morgan – 30 years in 2022

Mr Gill – 30 years in 2022

Mr Kosi – 30 years in 2022

Mr Matyolweni – 30 years in 2022

Mr Mcuba – 30 years in 2022

Mr Peter – 30 years in 2022

Prof Klerck – 30 years in 2022

Prof Froneman – 30 years in 2022

Prof Villet – 30 years in 2022