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David Dyzenhaus recognized by University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Published: April 8, 2025
David Dyzenhaus, a University Professor in the Faculty of Law and the department of philosophy in the Faculty of Arts & Science, has received an honorary doctorate from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, commonly known as Wits University.
The university awards honorary doctorates recognizing individuals who have made lasting contributions to their respective fields, advancing knowledge, research and policy that benefit society at large.
Dyzenhaus is recognized for his outstanding contributions to the study of constitutionalism, the rule of law and legal theory. His scholarly interests were first shaped by upbringing in pre-democratic South Africa. During apartheid, he completed his bachelor and law degrees at Wits, leading to a career-long fascination of rule of law and administrative law, the substantive area of law he teaches.
"As a distinguished scholar and educator, David has significantly influenced legal theory and philosophy,” says University Professor Jutta Brunnée, dean of the Faculty of Law and James Marshall Tory Dean’s Chair. “I know that receiving an honorary degree from his alma mater is a recognition that is especially meaningful to David and I am delighted he has been honoured in this way.”
Dyzenhaus received his honorary Doctor of Laws at the Wits Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management convocation ceremony on April 1.
