Motaung received an honorary doctorate in commerce during the graduation ceremony at Wits yesterday. This was the second honorary doctorate for Motaung, after he was bestowed by the University of Cape Town with the Doctor of Social Science in July 2022 for his contribution to football and social development in the country. Motaung says Chiefs bring excitement to the country, ”A couple of weeks ago we won a  trophy  after 10 years or so and the country was in a different mood and I have never seen the country like that. It as like a world cup was being play yet it was just a local cup being played and that demonstrated the power our supporters have everywhere we watched universities, hostels, everywhere people were celebrating.”

Motaung was only 25 when he formed Chiefs in 1970 with some of his former teammates and officials from Orlando Pirates, when they broke away from the club.

Now 55 years later, and in charge of the biggest football club in the country, he looks back with pride at the achievements and being a member of the Wits community...

“ I am happy that I was able to accept this honour, its a great honour bestowed upon me by the university.  And it's an honour that should be celebrated. My family members have gone through this university my children and grandchildren and  am proud to be part of this community,”

--ChannelAfrica--