Honorary doctorate conferred on Kaizer Motaung by UCT

Kaizer Chiefs founder Kaizer Motaung senior has been conferred with a honorary doctorate by University of Cape Town.

Kaizer Chiefs founder Kaizer Motaung senior has had an honorary doctorate conferred on him by the University of Cape Town (UCT) during a graduation ceremony in Cape Town on Friday.

Motaung, 77, is one of the most respected figures in SA football both as a former player and an administrator.

The role of Dr Kaizer Motaung in developing young lives and sport, is admirable, particularly at a time where the youth of South Africa succumbs to alcohol abuse, drugs and unemployment.

May the legacy of Dr. Kaizer Motaung inspire others. pic.twitter.com/DfBmMSzmyD

— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) July 22, 2022

Chincha Guluva, as he is affectionately known, began his career as a player at Orlando Pirates and also plied his trade in the US many years ago.

Dr Kaizer Motaung Addressing UCT Graduation https://t.co/SbKiV5Juf1

— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) July 22, 2022

#UCTGrad2022 Professor Lewis now introduces the fourth distinguished individual being honoured, Mr Kaizer Motaung, the recipient of an honorary degree of Doctor of Social Science. pic.twitter.com/8L5uEG7JkT

— UCT (@UCT_news) July 22, 2022

CIC @Julius_S_Malema with the Motaung Family ahead of Dr Kaizer Motaung receiving his Honorary Doctorate

Today we celebrate Dr. Kaizer Motaung and may his legacy inspire others. pic.twitter.com/yrmlEJ3LKO

— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) July 22, 2022

Motaung formed Kaizer Chiefs in 1970 and the club has grown to be one of the most loved, supported and successful sides in Southern Africa.

When Chiefs celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020, EFF leader Julius Malema called for Motaung to be honoured with an honorary doctorate.

The political party lauded UCT for honouring Motaun and Malema was present at the ceremony in Cape Town.