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Professor Pitika Ntuli serves as the holder of the UNESCO Chair in Culture and African Heritage at the University of Fort Hare. A South African sculptor, poet, writer, and academic, he was born on February 18, 1942. His work explores themes of African spirituality, identity, and heritage through sculpture and poetry. Ntuli has contributed to political and artistic discourse in South Africa, including during periods of exile.
In 2025, the University of Fort Hare announced the establishment of the UNESCO Chair in Culture and African Heritage under Professor Ntuli as part of its expanding portfolio of research chairs. This appointment recognizes his expertise in advancing the preservation and study of African cultural heritage. Professor Ntuli has delivered public lectures, including the 3rd Hugh Lewin Memorial Human Rights Lecture, and continues to engage in academic and cultural activities at the university.
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