Dr cn phatudi biography

Dr Cedric Namedi Phatudi (27 May 1912 – 7 October 1987) was the Chief Minister of Lebowa, one of the South Africanbantustans.

Early life

Phatudi was born in Ga-Mphahlele, the son of the chief of the Mphahlele tribe.

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He earned his basic education in mission schools.^[3]

Education

Phatudi initially worked as a teacher and educational administrator before attending the University of Fort Hare, gaining a BA in 1947 and a teaching diploma in 1950 at the University of the Witwatersrand, and graduating with a BEd in 1965.

It was during this time that he made his contributions to the Sepedi language. He authored and co-authored a few books in Sepedi. He is also known to have translated some of Shakespeare's works into Sepedi.

His books include the Lehlabile Series, co-authored with G.O. Mojapelo (ISBN 978-0-7980-0023-9), published by Educum.

He was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of the North in 1973, after which he encouraged Sekhu-khune TVET College Application 2025: CN Phatudi Campus ZIGOX