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FILE: Graca Machel, who has held the position of UCT Chancellor for 20 years, will be replaced by business person Precious Moloi-Motsepe in 2020. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN.

Graca machal

Graca Machel steps down as UCT chancellor

By Jarita Kassen

Machel says she wishes she could have made better progress in the fight against gendered violence on the university campus.

  • President Cyril Ramaphosa makes remarks during the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit. Picture: United Nations Photo.

    Ramaphosa: Women must take centre stage on issues of peace

    At the Mandela Peace Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa signalled his support for gender equality as a necessary part of addressing the world’s biggest problems.

    1336 days ago
  • In celebration of Women’s Day, the Vice-Chancellor of UCT Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng hosted an event under the theme For Women by Women. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    [WATCH] UCT launches new research initiatives under 'For Women by Women'

    In celebration of Women’s Day, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town (UCT) Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng hosted an event under the theme "For Women by Women."

    1383 days ago
  • In celebration of Women’s Day, the Vice-Chancellor of UCT Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng hosted an event under the theme For Women by Women. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    [WATCH] Graça Machel 'deeply disturbed' by Khensani Maseko's death

    Former first lady Graça Machel was one of the keynote speakers at UCT's “For Women, By Women” event.

    1383 days ago
  • The Elders walking from the Grand Parade to the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Picture: Cindy Archillies

    [WATCH] Graca Machel leads Mandela Day Walk in Cape Town

    Machel and a group of humanitarians known as the Elders lead a walk through Cape Town's CBD.

    1769 days ago
  • Graca Machel officially launched International Nelson Mandela Day celebration with learners from a Tembisa school. Picture: Thando Khubeka/EWN.

    Graca Machel urges global community to do good for others

    Nelson Mandela’s widow yesterday launched the International Nelson Mandela Day in Tembisa.

    2174 days ago
  • Nelson Mandela's widow Graca Machel. Picture: GCIS.

    Graca Machel discusses Fees Must Fall campaign

    The former first lady says it’s not sustainable to implement free tertiary education in SA yet.

    2257 days ago
  • Nelson Mandela's wife Graca Machel at the launch of the Mandela remembrance walk in Houghton on 11 November 2014. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Graça Machel still coming to terms with Madiba's death

    As the world commemorates one year since the passing of Nelson Mandela, his widow Graça Machel shared her difficulty in coming to terms with the global icon's passing.

    2726 days ago
  • Former South African president and Nobel peace prize laureate Nelson Mandela (L) is aided by his wife, Graca Machel (R) prior to the inauguration ceremony for President elect, Jacob Zuma, held at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, on May 9, 2009. AFP PHOTO/POOL/KIM LUDBROOK

    Graca Machel thanks public for support

    Nelson Mandela's wife spoke of the love and generosity from around the world.

    3262 days ago
  • FILE:Nelson Mandela is being treated for a lung infection in the Pretoria Heart Hospital. AFP PHOTO/ALEXANDER JOE

    Madiba's doing better, but still 'serious'

    The president says Madiba's health continues to improve and has appealed for more prayers.

    3265 days ago
  • FILE: South African anti-apartheid leader and African National Congress (ANC) member Nelson Mandela waves to the press as he arrives at the Elysee Palace, 07 June 1990, in Paris, to have talks with French president Francois Mitterrand. Picture: AFP

    Don’t create superficial Madiba image - Zuma

    Zuma said people should not only remember Madiba as the first democratically elected president.

    3265 days ago
  • Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (C) arrives on June 10, 2013 with her daughter Zindzi (L) at a Pretoria hospital where her ex-husband, former South African President Nelson Mandela has been hospitalized as a result of recurring lung infection. Mandela remains in a serious but stable condition as he receives intensive care for a recurrent lung infection, the South African government said on June 10. Picture: AFP.

    Madiba receives more visitors

    Two of his daughters are visiting the 94-year-old as he spends a sixth day in hospital.

    3265 days ago
  • Nelson Mandela is aided by his wife, Graca Machel prior to the inauguration ceremony for President Jacob Zuma in 2009. Picture: AFP

    'Madiba in serious but stable condition'

    Activist Ahmed Kathrada says he hopes Madiba will live for a long time.

    3267 days ago
  • Former President Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel. Picture: GCIS/SAPA

    Day 3: No update issued on Madiba

    Reports on Monday claim that Mandela's family have banned everyone including govt from visiting.

    3269 days ago
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