Founded 1977 | ||
Address Tipini, Mthatha, South Africa Notable alumni Binyavanga Wainaina, Chris Jafta, Mbuyiseli Madlanga Similar Walter Sisulu University, University of Fort Hare, Nelson Mandela Metropolit, Cape Peninsula University, University of the Western |
University of Transkei was a university in Umtata in the former bantustan of Transkei in South Africa. It was founded in 1976 as a branch of the University of Fort Hare and after the Transkei gained independence in 1977, it became the University of Transkei. On 1 July 2005, the university merged with Border Technikon and Eastern Cape Technikon to become the Walter Sisulu University, named after anti-apartheid activist Walter Sisulu.
Well-known graduates include Wiseman Nkuhlu, economic adviser to former President Thabo Mbeki , and Luyanda Sithamela. Cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro was made an Honorary Doctor of Literature by the University in 2004.
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