Cape Town – South African businesswoman and socialite Shauwn Mkhize has received an honorary doctorate in Philosophy for her charitable efforts in communities.
Mkhize received the honorary doctorate from Good Shepherd College of Religion and Training, a Christian institution.
According to Sunday World, Mkhize who owns Zikhulise Construction Group amongst other things, was honoured by the institution in recognition of her significant role in developing the lives of rural communities with her multimillion-rand company which has been plying its trade in the cut-throat construction industry for 20 years.
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In gratitude, Shauwn took to her Instagram page to pen a letter to her late parents saying: “Dear Mama and Papa. Here we are…your daughters are both doctors. I hope you and dad are watching over this moment and you are beyond proud. Thank you Lord for this day and thank you to oKhabazela ka Mavovo [K]ayihlandla. It’s moments like this that I cherish from the bottom of my heart , being celebrated and acknowledged whilst I’m still alive. It’s official you can now address me as Dr President Shauwn Mkhize.”
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Take a look at some of the stunning pictures from Mam’Khize’s graduation ceremony:
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