# Stellenbosch University has awarded internationally acclaimed South African jazz musician, composer and songwriter, Jonathan Butler, with an honorary doctorate. He was honoured for his musical influence and contributions to arts and culture, and his dedication to creating platforms that ensure access to the arts for young people from marginalised communities. In his acceptance speech, Butler said this moment is a dream fulfilled, one that has come through beyond anything he could ever ask, think or imagine:
SA jazz icon Jonathan Butler conferred with an honorary doctorate by Stellenbosch University [SOUND]
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