Ntate Daniel Kgwadi

Ntate Daniel Kgwadi (born 1967) is the vice-chancellor and previous rector of the North-West University in South Africa.

Ntate Daniel Kgwadi
Rector of the North-West University Mafikeng Campus
In office
2004–2014
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byMaselesele, M.
Vice-Chancellor of the North-West University
Assumed office
2014
Preceded byEloff, T.
Personal details
Born1967
Kraaipan, Western Transvaal, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Spouse(s)Mable
Alma materBall State University, Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, University of the North and University of Bophuthatswana

Early life

Kgwadi was born in Kraaipan, Western Transvaal, South Africa. He matriculated at Kebalepile High School, Mafikeng. He obtained degrees: a BSc from the University of Bophuthatswana, an MSc in Chemistry from Ball State University, an MPhil from University of the North in South Africa, and a PhD in Teacher Education from Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education in South Africa. He married Mable Kgwadi.[1][2]

He taught at Phatsima High School.

Career

In 2004 with the start of North-West University, he was appointed rector at the Mafikeng campus of the university. He occupied this position until 2014.[3]

Vice–chancellor

In 2014 the then vice-chancellor Theuns Eloff resigned after a video surfaced showing first year students doing a Hitler salute, although an investigation showed no racial intent. Eloff resigned as a sign of goodwill.[4] Kgwadi was appointed as Vice-Chancellor of the university with effect on 1 April 2014. Kgwadi was the first black, non-Afrikaans speaking vice-chancellor.[5] He is based at the head office in Potchefstroom.[6][7]

When Kgwadi assumed the vice-chancellor's office, Afrikaans was the language spoken by more than 50% of the students. Interpreter programmes (in class) were organized by the university.[8] Students had the option to write exams in English or Afrikaans. Kgwadi's plan was to have no dominant language.[9][10]

In April 2018 he had a heart attack, but survived it and continued to serve.[11]

Honoris Causa

A Honoris Causa PhD was awarded to him by the Hanseo University in Seosan, South Korea in 2010[12]

References
  1. van Rensburg, M. (18 April 2017). "Prof Ntate Dan Kgwadi" (PDF). NWU.
  2. "Dan Kgwadi, appointed honourary professor in the SSMT" (PDF). Sediba News, Newsletter of the Sediba Project 11. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  3. Mcilhone, M. (25 November 2013). "SA: Premier congratulates N West varsity vice chancellor". African Brains. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  4. "NWU Vice-Chancellor Steps Down After Nazi-Salute Scandal". SA Breaking News. 7 March 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  5. "North-West University's Ntate Dan Kgwadi: new captain of the ship". City Press newspaper. 8 December 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  6. Venter, C. (7 March 2014). "NW varsity gets first black head". The Citizen newspaper. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  7. "North-West University's Ntate Dan Kgwadi: new captain of the ship". NIHSS. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  8. "Interpreter services expand to school". Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  9. Nkosi, B. (13 August 2015). "No plan to diminish Afrikaans at NWU". Mail& Guardian newspaper. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  10. Govender, P (1 July 2018). "There is no such thing as separate but equal". Sunday Times.
  11. Gregan, E. (20 April 2018). "(Afrikaans) Kgwadi in hospitaal na hart aanval. (translated=Kgwadi in hospital after heart attack)". network24. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  12. "Mafikeng Campus Rector reached Honoury Doctorate".
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