Beloved actor Sello Maake kaNcube has been bestowed with an honourary doctorate by Trinity International Bible University. But ibambe lapho (hold your horses, folks)!
Turns out, this university might be as legitimate as a politician’s promise during election season.
Over the weekend, Sello Maake Kancube took to social media to celebrate his newly flaunt his newfound scholarly status. Posting pictures with a quote from the Bible, he exclaimed, “Look at God! It’s now Dr. Sello Maake Kancube! Someone please tell my co-pilot, Pearl Mbewe Maake Kancube, that she is no longer traveling this life journey with a national treasure only, but with an honorable Dr.!”
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2
Look at God! It’s now Dr Sello Maake kaNcube 🤩🥰😍
Someone please… pic.twitter.com/PqqyFtfAke
— Sello Maake kaNcube -Archie Moroka ☺️ (@sellomkn) April 20, 2024
However, the authenticity of the honorary doctorate has been called into question by social media users. But wait, there’s more! Minister of higher education Blade Nzimande, channelling his inner detective, dropped a bombshell.
According to his intel, Trinity International Bible University isn’t exactly the Harvard of South Africa. In fact, it’s not even registered!
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Minister Nzimande addressed the issue on Sunday, stating that Trinity International Bible University is not a registered private higher education institution, according to the records of the Department of Higher Education and Training.
The Department of Higher Education and Training has previously sent warnings to Trinity International Bible University, urging them to regularize their operations. The department has also sought guidance from the Council on Higher Education (CHE) on how honorary qualifications should be offered and by whom.
Department spokesperson, Veli Mbele, emphasized that the department has nothing against Trinity International Bible University or the celebrities they have chosen to honor. However, he expressed deep concern over the university’s persistent disregard for the department’s regulations.
“The department is deeply disturbed by the persistent disregard for the department’s regulations by the management of Trinity International Bible University,” said Mbele. “We are considering more comprehensive and decisive action against the university and all other individuals or institutions who continue to undermine our regulations.”
Mbele added that the department is willing to engage with Trinity International Bible University and the honoured celebrities to clarify their position. Protecting the integrity of qualifications and the post-school education and training system is a legal responsibility of the Department of Higher Education and Training.
Hayi shame, what about our dear Sello? Well, he’s caught in the crossfire. But fear not, folks! He might as well use that not so honourable DR title, and ain’t nobody taking it away.
