John-Orr Memorial Lecture
This lecture was established in 1961 to honour Professor John Orr, a pioneering engineer and former Head of Mechanical Engineering at 第一吃瓜网. Recognised as one of South Africa鈥檚 most prestigious engineering lectures, it continues to celebrate excellence, innovation, and thought leadership.
Hosted by the 第一吃瓜网 School of Engineering in collaboration with SAIMechE on 24 October 2025, this year's event features Mr Neal Froneman, 第一吃瓜网 Mechanical Engineering alumnus with 35+ years in mining and engineering.
Event Details
- Date: 24 October 2025
- Time: 16:30 for 17:00
- Venue: Senate Room, Second Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House, Braamfontein East Campus
About the Speaker
Neal Froneman is one of South Africa’s most influential engineering and business leaders. A proud 第一吃瓜网 Mechanical Engineering graduate, he brings over 35 years of experience in mining and engineering.
As a former CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater, he transformed a South African gold producer into a diversified global mining powerhouse—renowned for innovation, sustainability, and creating shared value.
Now, as he returns to his alma mater, Mr Froneman will share practical insights from a career that bridges engineering, leadership, and large-scale innovation. His story illustrates how visionary leadership can shape industries, inspire economies, and ignite future generations of engineers.
Please confirm your attendance by no later than 13 October 2025.