Johannesburg- Retired SABC’s IsiXhosa news anchor Noxolo Grootboom has been awarded with a degree from Rhodes University (Doctore of Letters-D Litt- honoris causa).
This was in recognition of her significant contribution to the national pride and culture.
In a video from the university’s website, Grootboom said, she is thankful to Rhodes university for the acknowledgment.
“I would have failed if I do not express my sincere gratitude to my home language. I am on this platform because of IsiXhosa and that is why I refer to IsiXhosa as my pride. My pride, today, Rhodes university acknowledges you,” she said.
She continued to recite a poem is IsiXhosa, about IsiXhosa.
Dr Noxolo Grootboom !!!! Dr Mommy pic.twitter.com/tqGBtxfLb7
— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) October 29, 2021
It’s Dr Noxolo Grootboom to you now.
— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) October 29, 2021
Her Majesty Dr Noxolo Grootboom ❤️🖤❤️ pic.twitter.com/o4KNcJ86Cj
— Ndabezitha 🖤💚💛👑 (@KingMntungwa) October 29, 2021
Appreciation tweet For Dr Noxolo Grootboom pic.twitter.com/2AfS1hd2oe
— Dovongwa (@NyikoooP) October 29, 2021
Dr Noxolo Grootboom to y'all. Congratulations Mama, well deserved. pic.twitter.com/2w9EGWuplR
— TroubleGal (@Deartroublegal) October 29, 2021
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