# The First Black Cardiologist in Southern Africa | Johannesburg News

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Published: 2026-07-16T13:33:18+00:00
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At 94, Professor Kubedi Patrick Mokhobo, southern Africa’s first Black cardiologist, was honored with an honorary doctorate from Wits University — a moment that moved four generations of his family as he walked across the stage. His journey began in 1953 as the sole Black student at Wits, overcoming apartheid’s barriers while working as a farm laborer and caddy. He earned his medical degree in 1957, became the first Black registrar in pediatrics and internal medicine, and later passed the grueling Medical Fellowship exams — and the British Specialist Examination — in the 1960s. In 1973, he shattered another barrier as the region’s first Black cardiologist. He then built medical systems in Eswatini and Lesotho, founded the Lesotho Medical Association, and served as minister of health in Bophuthatswana, championing community healthcare. His legacy lives on through countless trained doctors and his inspiring autobiography, “From Nowhere to Somewhere.” At his honorary ceremony, his granddaughter urged graduates to use their skills for society — and to remember their role in shaping Africa’s future. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ece43d4a73cf033e

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