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WELCOME VICE CHANCELLOR: Adam Habib and Dikgang Moseneke Photo: Emelia Motsai
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BEING MERRY: Prof Loyiso Nongxa said he was confident Habib's would do well.
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WE KNOW WHERE TO FIND YOU: Sibulele Mgudlwa said to Habib :"We trust that you will lead this university to greater heights and if you do not, we have you on Twitter." Photo: Emelia Motsai
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ALL DRESSED UP: SRC members Tasneem Essop and Pearl Pillay at the cocktail party. Photo: Emelia Motsai
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FOOD GALORE: Snacks and drinks were provided to guests before the proceeding. Photo: Shandukani Mulaudzi
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A GANG LEADER: Dr Mamphela Ramphele arrives for the installation ceremony. Photo: Shandukani Mulaudzi
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THE OLD AND THE NEW: Habib and his predecessor Loyiso Nonxga at the cocktail party. Photo: Emelia Motsai
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MAN OF THE MOMENT: Adam Habib said he is deeply humbled by the honour bestowed on him to lead "this" great University. Photo: Emelia Motsai
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CELEBRATIONS ALL AROUND: A marimba Band entertaining the guests right after the installation. Photo: Emelia Motsai
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THE FIRST LADY: Fatima Habib speaking to guests before the cocktail party. Photo:Emelia Motsai
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SOUND OF MUSIC: John Kani enjoying the Wits Choir Photo: Nokuthula Manyathi
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CENTRE STAGE: The Wits Choir entertaining the audience Photo: Nokuthula Manyathi
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THE LOVEBIRDS: The vice-chancellor of Wits and the first lady Fatima Habib Photo: Nokuthula Manyathi
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NICE TO SEE YOU AGAIN: Prof Anton Harber and Prof Ihron Rensburg Photo: Nokuthula Manyathi
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JUST FOR LAUGHS: Dr John Kani shares a joke with fellow guests. Photo: Nokuthula Manyathi
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THIS WAY: Moeletsi Mbeki and Gauteng MEC of Health Hope Papo Photo: Nokuthula Manyathi
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SMOOTH SOUNDS: Sean Jacobs and Nick Rumpelt
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GIVING CONGRATULATIONS: Given Makhari congratulates the new Vice Chancellor Photo: Nokuthula Manyathi
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THE LEGEND: George Bizos arrives at the event with a Wits ambassador Photo: Nokuthula Manyathi
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THE VC'S: Dr Max Price and Prof Ihron Rensburg, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg Photo: Nokuthula Manyathi
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LET THE PARTY BEGIN: Chancellor and Deputy Chief Judge Dikgang Moseneke opens up the dance floor Photo: Nokuthula Manyathi
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AFRICA ARISE: The Marimba band playing outside the Cocktail function which took place after the official ceremony. Photo: Shandukani Mulaudzi
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POWER MAN: Power FM’s chairman Given Mkhari shares insights on how Habib can stay a great leader. Photo Shandukani Mulaudzi
By Nokuthula Manyathi, Emelia Motsai and Shandukani Mulaudzi
Professor Adam Habib was officially installed as Wits vice chancellor and principal on Saturday. Habib took over the position from Prof Loyiso Nongxa at the beginning of June. Before moving to Wits Habib was deputy vice-chancellor for research,innovation, library and faculty Coordination at the University of Johannesburg (UJ).
Guests at the event included Moeletsi Mbeki, George Bizos, Mamphela Ramphele, Given Mkhari and Ahmad Kathrada. Habib’s wife Fatima and their two sons were also present.
Guests were treated to a cocktail party on the library lawns after the installation.
