The late arts and culture innovator Zayd Minty was posthumously awarded his doctoral thesis today at the University of Cape Town PhD graduation.
, Minty’s career journey involved impactful roles in various cultural institutions. He reportedly served at the Robben Island Museum and the District Six Museum and held the position of coordinator at the Community Arts Trust between 1993 and 1996.
Among those who collaborated closely with Minty was Laura Nkula-Wenz, who also served as one of his co-supervisors. She expressed deep sorrow at the news of his passing, which came so shortly after he had submitted his thesis for examination. As per the request of Minty’s wife, Tali Tofas, Nkula-Wenz received the PhD on his behalf during the graduation ceremony.Urban Cultural Governance and the South African City: The Case of Johannesburg’s Newtown Cultural Precinct
Initiated in 2007, his PhD journey exemplified Minty’s innovative approach to arts and culture, where he constantly pushed boundaries and sought to effect meaningful change.
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