{
  "id": 4208322,
  "title": "UWC honours Adila Hassim, Naledi Pandor and Mary Robinson",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/uwc-honours-adila-hassim-naledi-pandor-and-mary-robinson",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T13:56:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/mercury/news/2026-08-29-uwc-honours-adila-hassim-naledi-pandor-and-mary-robinson/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The University of the Western Cape honoured seven distinguished individuals with honorary doctorates for their significant contributions to South Africa and beyond. Among the recipients were Advocate Adila Hassim SC, Dr Naledi Pandor, and Mary Robinson. The ceremony took place and the university's leadership expressed deep admiration for the recipients' achievements and commitment to social justice.\n\nDr Naledi Pandor, a highly accomplished educator, parliamentarian, and diplomat, expressed her deep sense of pride and privilege in receiving the honorary doctorate. She emphasized the historic role of the University of the Western Cape in the struggle for freedom and its ongoing commitment to building a just society. Advocate Adila Hassim, renowned for her distinguished legal career and unwavering dedication to advancing constitutional rights and social justice, described herself as \"completely overwhelmed\" and \"taken by surprise\" by the honour. She currently serves as an evidence leader for the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, investigating corruption and criminality within South Africa's criminal justice system. Her legal career spans nearly three decades, with significant contributions to advancing constitutional rights and healthcare access.",
  "summary": "Advocate Adila Hassim SC was among seven people recognised by the University of the Western Cape with honorary doctorates for their contributions to South Africa and the wider world",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}