# The North-West University honoured ten remarkable professionals at its prestigious biennial Alumni Excellence Awards ceremony held in Pretoria. The distinguished honourees include veteran South African actor Hans Strydom, World Cup cricket star Tazmin Brits, and health economist professor James Avoka Asamani, among others. Strydom received the Lifetime Achievement award in recognition of his pioneering contributions to South African television and film, as well as his tireless advocacy for performers’ rights. The university says all the honourees are making a lasting impact in their respective fields.
North West University honours ten individuals including veteran actor Hans Strydom