Former President of the Republic of South Africa, Hon. Thabo Mbeki, planted a tree beside the graves of the nation's freedom fighters during a special visit to the Solomon Mahlangu Campus of Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) on May 22, 2025.

He planted the tree as part of efforts to support the fight against climate change and to honor the strong historical ties between Tanzania and South Africa.
The tree planting ceremony was witnessed by the Morogoro Regional Commissioner Hon. Adam Malima, the University Chancellor, Retired Judge Hon. Warioba, Vice Chairperson of the Council Ms. Dorothy Mwanyika, university management, and various SUA staff members.