All the feels as Mam' Esther becomes Dr. Mahlangu!

10 April 2018 - 07:36 By Jessica Levitt

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Mam Esther Mahlangu at her graduation ceremony at the University of Johannesburg.
Image: University of Johannesburg

We knew that it was going to happen, that she was going to get an honourary doctorate at the University of Johannesburg, but when she walked in with her squad and took her place amongst the graduates, we were all up in our feels.

Mama Esther Mahlangu’s entourage arrives at the UJ Kingsway auditorium for her Honorary degree graduation ceremony... dressed in Traditional Ndebele Apparel. #EstherMahlangu #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/lRomz01BN9
— Lopang Alamu (@LopangAlamu) April 9, 2018

UJ saluted Mam' Esther with the doctorate and applauded her for making such inroads despite the challenges she has faced.

With this honorary doctorate, we at UJ recognise Mamma Esther Mahlangu's legacy as a cultural entrepreneur who has skillfully negotiatesd local and global worlds and played a major role as an educator. #UJEstherMahlangu @mediauj
— University of JHB (@go2uj) April 9, 2018

Dr Esther Mahlangu you are a visionary individual that has traversed what to others seemed insurmountable in terms of political barriers and we salute you. #UJEstherMahlangu @mediauj
— University of JHB (@go2uj) April 9, 2018

Thank you for breaking down barriers in your own way #UJEstherMahlangu @mediauj
— University of JHB (@go2uj) April 9, 2018

As a traditionalist you have made us proud Dr Mamma Esther, by allowing the world to witness Ndebele cultural expression and ensuring the survival of Ndebele arts you continue teaching many youngsters. Congratulations on your Honorary Doctorate! #UJEstherMahlangu @mediauj
— University of JHB (@go2uj) April 9, 2018

With such a victory, Mzansi, like us, was up in the feels and everyone has come together to pay tribute to Mam' Esther.

Dr Esther Mahlangu 🎓🎓🎓#EstherMahlangu
RT if you are proud to be Ndebele cos I am 🙌🙌🙌 pic.twitter.com/wkhDwZJrqR
— Thokozani 👑 (@Thokii_Phiri) April 9, 2018

World-renowned Ndebele artist Esther Mahlangu is to be awarded with an honourary doctoral degree from the University of Johannesburg this evening. She is seated on stage, looking all sorts of beautiful ❤️ In a short while, she will be known as Dr. Mahlangu! #EstherMahlangu pic.twitter.com/iuTNVuLXGh
— Avant (@avaseeth) April 9, 2018

Don't scroll down and pass this, without an RT.

Let's all RT, we show support to her talent. Let's acknowledge her while see can still hear and see it. It's her time, her moment.
May God continue to bless her with more days of survival#EstherMahlangu #Honorary_Doctorate #UJGrad pic.twitter.com/W3jPEdfGiI
— My name is Chris 🇿🇦 (@Christos_Fanuel) April 9, 2018

And our Dr is trending 👏👏🙌🙌🙌#EstherMahlangu pic.twitter.com/CFAh6L6PXn
— BONGANI (@PANGELABONGS) April 9, 2018

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