Activist Kumi Naidoo calls on SA’s leaders to join fight to end corruption
South African human rights activist Kumi Naidoo‚ who was given a honorary doctorate in social science by the University of KwaZulu-Natal on Monday‚ used his acceptance speech to urge South African leaders to end corruption. The former head of Greenpeace International was recognised for his outstanding contribution to the South African struggle for democracy‚ the international fight against climate change and the struggle against poverty and injustice. On receiving the award‚ Naidoo said he was extremely nervous and emotional but honoured. "My higher education started at this university. But this is the first time that I am actually receiving the degree. In the old days we said we are attending a racially segregated university and in protest many of us boycotted our graduation.
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