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University of Fort Hare

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University in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa

About University of Fort Hare

According to Wikipedia, The University of Fort Hare is a public university in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was a key institution of higher education for Africans from 1916 to 1959 when it offered a Western-style academic education to students from across sub-Saharan Africa, creating an African elite. Fort Hare alumni were part of many subsequent independence movements and governments of newly independent African countries.

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What Is University of Fort Hare Known For?

University of Fort Hare is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

University of Fort Hare's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

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Who Are University of Fort Hare's Most Influential Alumni?

University of Fort Hare's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Political Science, Anthropology, and Social Work. Here are some of University of Fort Hare's most famous alumni:

Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela
A First President of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist .
Robert Mugabe
A 2nd president of Zimbabwe from 1987 to 2017.
Robert Sobukwe
A South African teacher, Pan-Africanist, and anti-apartheid activist .
Oliver Tambo
A South African anti-apartheid activist and politician .
Julius Nyerere
A Tanzanian politician and writer, first Prime Minister and President of Tanzania and Servant of God.
Chris Hani
A South African anti-apartheid activist .
Dennis Brutus
Dennis Brutus
A South African activist and writer .
Mangosuthu Buthelezi
A South African politician.
Loyiso Nongxa
A Vice Chancellor of University of the Witwatersrand.
Stephen Lee
A South African anti-apartheid activist.
Seretse Khama
A First President of Botswana .
Nokwanda Makunga
A Professor of Biotechnology.

Who Are University of Fort Hare's Most Influential Faculty?

University of Fort Hare's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Political Science, Anthropology, and Social Work. Here are some of University of Fort Hare's most famous alumni:

Sipho Moyo
Sipho Moyo
A Zimbabwean economist.
Nduduzo Makhathini
A South African jazz pianist, composer and music producer.
Zethu Matebeni
Zethu Matebeni
A South African writer and film director.