'Dr Leleti Khumalo!' - Seasoned actress Leleti Khumalo honoured with honourary Rhodes University Doctorate

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Johannesburg - Veteran thespian Leleti Khumalo has been awarded an honourary Doctor of Laws (LLD) (honoris causa) from Rhodes University at their autumn graduation ceremony which took place recently in Makhanda formerly known as Grahamstown.

This milestone is in recognition of her contribution to the South African arts.

The Sarafina! lead actress took to Instagram recently to pen a lengthy letter thanking the prestigious academic institution for "seeing me. I still don’t have the words".

"Dr Leleti Khumalo," she said.

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"Never in a million years did I ever think that would be my title.

"From a little girl in the dusty streets of Kwamashu to a holder of an honourary Doctor of Laws (LLD) (honoris causa) from Rhodes University in recognition of my profound contribution to South African theatre, film and television, and for my enduring role in using storytelling to illuminate the social realities of our country," said the revered actress.

A flood of congratulatory comments came from well established media personalities including Unathi Nkayi, Relebogile Mabotja, Melanie Bala, Zizo Tshwete, Somizi and Carol Bouwer amongst some who congratulated the award-winning Yesterday lead actress.

"Oh I could only dream, and now it’s a reality for little old me," she said.

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