A Day in the Life of the University of Pretoria. 31 March 2003

On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" Dr R.E. Moraka,the first black Dean of Students resigned at UP to take up the position of Vice-Principal at the University of the Free State.

Prof P.B. (Flip) van der Watt retired as Dean of Students on 30 June 2001 after 12 years in office. He was succeeded by Dr R.E. (Ezekiel) Moraka. Dr Moraka was very popular amongst the students and served in this position until 31 March 2003. After an extended vacancy, during which the retired Prof Van der Watt returned to his former position, Prof M.T. (McGlory) Speckman was appointed Dean of Students on 1 October 2004.

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