Tim Modise’s 30-year media legacy earns NWU honorary doctorate

Tim Modise’s 30-year media legacy earns NWU honorary doctorate

After more than three decades of broadcasting, veteran broadcaster and media personality Timothy Molefe “Tim” Modise is set to receive an honorary doctorate from North-West University (NWU), recognising his contribution to South African broadcasting, public communication and democratic discourse.

Tim Modise: Honorary doctorate for democracy impact

For more than three decades, Tim Modise has helped South Africans make sense of politics, democracy and a changing nation. Now, North-West University (NWU) will recognise his contribution with an honorary doctorate. The university will confer the degree at a special ceremony at the Great Hall on its Mahikeng Campus on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The honour follows other recent recognition of influential cultural figures, including President Cyri…