ACDP Congratulates the University of Transkei on Sterling Work

Adv Mighty Madasa – ACDP

Thursday, 15 November 2001

Advocate Mighty Madasa, MP for the African Christian Democratic Party today congratulated the University of Transkei, in the following Notice of Motion:


That the House:

Notes that the University of Transkei is reported to have managed to drag itself back from the brink of closure;
Notes that the interim administrator, one Professor Nicky Morgan attributed Unitra’s success to meticulous planning, student debt recovery and belt tightening in every aspect of its operations;
Notes that this University is located in one of the poorest areas in the country but managed to collect R19 million in fees this year;
Notes that the Eastern Cape has contributed enormously to the countries economic growth and good governance through education;
Congratulates the University’s speedy financial recovery and Professor Morgan in his sterling work;
Calls upon the Minister of Education to ensure that Professor Morgan’s successor is someone with suitable qualifications and who will be able to carry on with the good work already achieved.



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For more information please call Adv Mighty Madasa MP at 083 3024938 or ACDP Media Liaison Liza Bloemetje at 082 4781037