"We have chosen the yellowwood because like Mandela this tree stands out above the rest of the trees in the forest. It gives protection so that other growth can flourish. The yellowwood is the Mandela of the forest."
Louw added that trees, like education, are an investment for the future "just like the courses offered at NMMU".
The vlier tree dedicated to the George Business Chamber. From left: Sam Webber (lecturer and exco member of the chamber), Abrie de Swardt (part-time lecturer), Arthur Peters (lecturer), Dr Marianne Doubell (lecturer), Martin Loubser (director of operations at NMMU), Adele Potgieter (lecturer), Elsa Myburgh (manager of the NMMU Business School in George) and Dr Willie Cilliers (president of the George Business Chamber). Photos Myron Rabinowitz
ARTICLE: MYRON RABINOWITZ, GEORGE HERALD JOURNALIST
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