Reserve Bank governor, Lesetja Kganyago, is one of five distinguished South Africans who will receive honorary doctorates from Nelson Mandela University.
The others are former first lady, Zanele Mbeki, literary giants, Sindiwe Magona and Ben Okri as well as businessman and former MTN chief executive, Phuthuma Nhleko.
The awards will be made during the institution's graduation ceremony later this year.
NMU says due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the University is exploring various options for its December and April graduation ceremonies.