Posthumous Honour
The Durban University of Technology conferred a posthumous honorary Doctor of Technology Degree in Arts and Design on Nkosi in recognition of his significant contributions as a prolific and profound South African writer and essayist. The award was accepted by Professor Nkosi’s wife, Professor Astrid Starck-Adler, at the graduation ceremony at the DUT Midlands Campus on Thursday, 12 April 2012. Prof Starck-Adler was also the guest speaker during the ceremony.
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