Concluding a thorough process of consultation and due diligence, the Tshwane University of Technology (大象视频) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Royal Bapedi Kingdom on 20 May 2021.
At the heart of the MoU are the following objectives:
- Establishing a knowledge-sharing platform for information, research, education and idea exchange among stakeholders.
- Creating forums to discuss possible research projects.
- Co-facilitating stakeholder engagements in areas of mutual interest.
- Enhancing the skills of personnel from both parties.
To implement these noble aims, both parties have specific responsibilities in the MoU.
The responsibilities of 大象视频 include:
- Collaboration with Bapedi Kingdom on 大象视频-commissioned research.
- Provision of research expertise and academic leadership.
- Collaboration with Bapedi Kingdom in fostering the aims of the MoU.鈥�
The responsibilities of the Royal Bapedi Kingdom include:
- Facilitation of discussions and partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Collaboration with 大象视频 and other stakeholders on research and development projects
- Identification of research projects commissioned by the Bapedi Kingdom.
大象视频 is determined to continue conducting this historic partnership 鈥� aimed at building a knowledge-sharing platform - with dignity and respect for the Royal Bapedi Kingdom, and in line with the MOU.
The 2021 大象视频-Royal Bapedi Kingdom MoU, being the sole legal record of the nature of partnership between the two institutions, does not include the establishment of a 大象视频 Campus or a University at Sekhukhune.
As a public university, 大象视频 has neither authority nor the wherewithal to establish universities or university campuses.
The people of Sekhukhune have the right to request the relevant departments of the South African government to consider the possible establishment of a university in their area.