VANDERBIJLPARK – The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) and the Academics fraternity is mourning the passing of Professor Dan Kgwadi who died due to his illness.
According to the institution, the 56-year-old met his untimely death on Sunday evening, April 30.
In a statement issued on Monday, May 1, the Chairperson of VUT Council, Professor Mandla Radebe, confirmed the passing of their suspended Principal.
“It is with sadness that we announce the news of the passing of our Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Dan Kgwadi. According to the family, Prof Kgwadi passed away last night (Sunday) due to illness,” said Radebe in a statement.
“Kgwadi assumed the role of VUT’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal on 1st February 2022. He joined our institution from North-West University where he held a similar role for several years,” he said.
Radebe sent his condolences and that of the institution to the Kgwadi family following the passing of Prof Kgwadi.
“I wish to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues,” he said.
Twitter was flooded with messages of condolences;
Rest In Perfect Peace 🕊️🕊️Prof Ntate Dan Kgwadi, departed peacefully late sunday evening
My deepest and sincere condolences to family, friends, students @theNWU and to the community of Delaryville at large.
RIP Prof Dan Kgwadi 🕊️🕊️ pic.twitter.com/a1M6ZsQQCf
— Bongani Steven Dhlamini (@BonganiStevenD) May 1, 2023
RIP Prof Kgwadi. I remembered this photo we took when Prof Kgwadi was still the VC at the University of North West https://t.co/BgqwqGEhsy pic.twitter.com/63LXgvcOYs
— Mosidi (@mosidimokgele) May 1, 2023
Brutally honest man i have ever met.
Rest in power Prof Dan Kgwadi pic.twitter.com/56xoPd4cNT— Motanyane (@MathumetseMj) May 1, 2023
[JUST IN]
The Former Vice Chancellor and Rector of the North West University has passed away.
Prof Dan Kgwadi was The Suspended Vice-Chancellor of Vaal University of Technology.
He was aged 56.#NORTHWESTTIMES #PEOPLEMUSTKNOW pic.twitter.com/loAM51zCwC
— NORTH WEST TIMES (@NorthWesTimes) May 1, 2023
