BLOEMFONTEIN: The Central University of Technology (CUT), Free State, has congratulated Kgosi Gaboilelwe Moroka of the Barolong Boo Seleka traditional community on her latest recognition.
She received a prestigious Professional Higher Doctorate degree from the International University of Entreprenology under the leadership of President Dr James A. Omps.
Prof. Pamela Dube, vice-chancellor and principal of the CUT, said the recognition illustrates Moroka’s global impact.
“Wow, an absolute African woman of substance indeed. Congratulations, our dearest Kgosi ya Barolong Boo Seleka. We are so proud of you and grateful to be associated with you as a key CUT partner. Enjoy this special recognition and keep up the great work,” said Dube.
She added that Moroka’s recognition was a proud moment for the Thaba Nchu community and for the broader Free State and South Africa.
“The CUT celebrates her continued impact and looks forward to strengthening its partnership with her leadership and community vision,” said Dube.
Moroka also received recognition as an honorary officer and ambassador by the Global University for Lifelong Learning (GULL). This recognition was bestowed upon her for her visionary leadership, commitment to community development and lifelong service.
In a gracious message, Omps commended Kgosi Moroka’s distinguished leadership.
“Your body of work and the example that you have set certify that this credential, beyond honorary, is wholly and completely earned,” said Omps.
He praised Moroka for her courage, wisdom, and strength, describing her as “a well-placed lighthouse” guiding society through change.
Gaboilelwe Moroka is the first woman to be crowned as a tribal ruler of her tribe.
She addresses societal issues with the same passion as taking on the courts. As a princess, she ran an organisation, Princess Gabo Foundation, focusing on reproductive maternal and child health; and Kangaroo Mother Care, involving skin-to-skin contact with newborns.
Moroka spearheads various youth-led programmes, including responsible reproductive and sexual education, a partnership flagship with the University of the Free State (UFS), taking a holistic approach involving the school, parents and community.
Her motivation stems from her journey into motherhood, but also from observing what can be done to prevent societal challenges such as gender-based violence (GBV).
