Epic parade and student-inspired music festival painted Braamfontein blue and gold as Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ enters its second century.
On Friday, 6 October 2023, thousands of Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ students and staff celebrated the University’s 101st birthday with a colourful parade that snaked through the vibrant streets of Braamfontein.
Dressed in Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ signature blue and gold colours, the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Parade also included Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ residences and societies, Departments, Faculties and Schools, Kudos Kudu mascot, stilt walkers, the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Brass Band, float and the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ cheerleaders.
The parade was followed by a picnic and an energetic Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Music Festival which was held at the Diggs field. The line-up included talented Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ students and included some of South Africa’s biggest stars in entertainment such as Mafikizolo, Mi Casa, and Amapiano DJ’s Dlala Thukzin and DBN Gogo.
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Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ University is a national treasure that occupies a special place in the hearts and minds of both Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ies who have walked these halls and friends of Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ all over the world. For 101 years the institution and its staff, students, and alumni have played an integral role in the development of the University, the City of Johannesburg, and our country, and have made a global impact.
