08/12/2025
๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ก๐ ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ ๐ ๐ง๐๐๐ง๐๐ช๐: ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ข๐ก ๐ข๐ ๐๐ข๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ง ๐ข๐ ๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ฆ
University of Zimbabwe Disability Volunteers' Club
I remember back in 2014, when I bumped into then Dr. ๐๐ฑ๐บ๐ผ๐ ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐๐ต๐๐ฎ at the University of Zimbabweโs Faculty of Social Studies. โGood afternoon, Mr Mthethwa,โ I greeted him. He corrected me politely, โItโs Dr Mthethwa,โ and I immediately noticed how particular he was about being addressed properly. That interaction left a lasting impression, and today I am proud to share a monumental update.
๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ง๐ข๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐๐๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ง๐ฆ
Last week, as we marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we also celebrated a triumph: Dr. ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐๐ต๐๐ฎ was conferred the distinguished title of ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ, specialising in Social Work, Disability, and Social Policy. This is not just a personal victory; it is a milestone for the disability rights movement in Zimbabwe.
Professor ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐๐ต๐๐ฎโs journey reminds us all that perseverance pays off. Despite systemic challenges, his dedication to advocacy, excellence, and pushing against barriers has earned him a seat at the table where decisions are made. His achievement is a source of inspiration, not only for people with disabilities but for everyone striving for impact in their communities.
Recognition may take time, but it does not deny commitment. Makorokoto! Amhlophe! Congratulations, Professor ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐๐ต๐๐ฎ โ your success is a shared celebration and a beacon of hope for all.