Premier Maape mourns the passing of Professor Dan Kgwadi

North West Premier Bushy Maape has expressed sadness at the passing of Professor Dan Kgwadi.

At the time of his passing Professor Kgwadi was the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the Vaal University of Technology.

Prior to this appointment, he served as the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) from April 2014 to 31 January 2022.

Professor Kgwadi also served as the first Rector of the North-West University, Mafikeng Campus. He started his term as Campus Rector on 1 January 2005 to 31 March 2014.

Premier Maape says Professor Kgwadi will be credited for guiding the North West University through the challenges of transformation.

“He grew up in a very poor community where there were no resources. But he was one of the few black academics who defied the odds and was passionate about physical science and mathematics from an early age. He obtained various scholarships to pursue his