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On 30 September, UP held a ceremony to inaugurate Justice Emeritus Sisi Khampepe as UP’s 10th chancellor - the first Black female chancellor of UP. Justice Khampepe’s tenure as chancellor commenced on 28 June, and will continue for a five-year term - with a possibility of renewal pending due process. The ceremony was held at Aula auditorium and the program was directed by Prof. Lucy Moleleki from the department of Biotechnology, Genetics and Microbiology.

In her 20 minute speech the new chancellor began by thanking the electoral college for electing her and paid tribute to her predecessor Prof. Wiseman Nkuhlu. “It is a great honour for me to address you today at my inauguration as

Innings over

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From 3 to 5 October the annual Varsity cricket T20 series took place. With a tough opening game, two phenomenal displays, and a bitter defeat in the semi-finals, UP bowed out of the tournament. Yet, even with UP not being able to retain their title, it was still a tournament that they could walk away from with their heads held high.

Overall, the tournament gave UP a lot to think about when it comes to the up-and-coming northern league. However, what the two games against UCT and Madibaz showed is that UP has the talent and skills. That, combined with their grit against NWU and their never-say-die attitude against Maties, is surely enough to make anyone look towards the coming league games with optimism.

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