Malawian socialite Phemphero Mphande was filmed rising from one of a handful of chairs to accept what he alleged was an honorary doctorate from the University of South Africa (Unisa). Photo: Phemphero Mphande/X
In a sparsely decorated hall, Malawian socialite Phemphero Mphande was filmed rising from one of a handful of chairs to accept what he alleged was an honorary doctorate from the University of South Africa (Unisa).
In red academic regalia, and to a backdrop of whoops and hollers - and a lone vuvuzela - he walked to the stage with a blue hood in hand, ready to be hooded as Dr Mphande.
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