Vol9 no4 2017
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HERE WE GO!
I’M Lesedi Legodi (18). I’M FROM Pretoria. I’M STUDYING Hospitality Management at the Department of Hospitality Management, Faculty of Management Sciences. WHAT’S THAT, YOU MIGHT WANT TO KNOW. WELL, LET ME BRING YOU INTO THE PICTURE: Hospitality Management focuses on the food, beverage and accommodation industry. It offers a wide variety of job opportunities, from becoming a Quality Food Inspector to owning or managing a hotel, casino, to mention a few. I HAVE DECIDED TO STUDY IN THIS FIELD BECAUSE it has been my ultimate dream to own my own establishment. I’m thinking along the lines of a combination of Gold Reef City and Sun City in one. Imagine! AFTER COMPLETION OF MY STUDIES I WOULD LIKE TO get a job while finding investors to ensure that my dream becomes a reality.
LESEGO THOSAGO, a Visual Communication (Photography) student, was the photographer behind the lens of this striking photo reminding us to keep our heads up high.
please send your name and cell number to heita@tut.ac.za on or before 15 July 2017. Mark the subject field: POWER
To win this
POWER BANK,
A record number of 10 148 students received
qualifications during the 2017 AUTUMN GRADUATION CEREMONIES. Heita! attended at least one graduation ceremony per Faculty and subjected the newly-qualified graduates to questions – ranging from GRADUATION FASHION to FREE EDUCATION.
Read their responses on
the next pages.
AYANDA LETSAPA (23)
National Diploma: Mechanical Engineering
“Cross-night studies at the library were my favourite – having sleepless nights prior to exams and making new friends.”
DUNCAN BALOYI (26)
National Diploma: Accounting
“Getting distinctions for three of my favourite subjects was the best thing ever. I worked very hard and it payed off.”
JP STORM (23)
B Tech: Architecture
“I love the environment and the surroundings of the University (especially the Pretoria Campus where I studied). As an Architecture student, I will always remember what I was taught, the work that I have done and just being a part of this amazing place.”
LUNGILE GUMEDE (25)
B Tech: Architecture
“It is not quite a memory, but rather how my fellow students and lecturers became family over time, and how everyone worked well together until the end.”
NKATEKO BILA (24)
B Tech: Mechanical Engineering
“My best memories were when I was a member of the Student Christian Organisation. I was groomed well in academics and my spiritual life; but also, being a student here, seeing all the possibilities in a big city like this, have inspired me to become a better person beyond my imagination.”
NKHENSANI BALOYI (24)
National Diploma: Cost and Management Accounting
“Being funded by a bursary that I didn’t think would pay for my studies until the end. I’m grateful for that.”
PHATANE THOKOANE (25)
National Diploma: Mechatronics
“My best memory of studying here was the day that I received the Best Academic Achievement Award. It was my proudest memory before graduation.”
REBONE NENE (23)
National Diploma: Internal Auditing
“Being in the Top 10 for the Best Auditing Student.”
SANYA OLUBENGA (48)
M Tech: Cost and Management Accounting
“I was overwhelmed by the course itself. There were many highs and lows, but through it all, I succeeded to be the best in my workplace.”
SINALITHEMBA MKHWANAZI (22)
B Tech: Cost and Management Accounting
“Making friends for a lifetime and finding people who have the same passion as me.”
SOLLY MHLANGA (25)
National Diploma: Economics Analysis
“I came second of the top 10 Statistics Analysis students in my class. I will always take pride in that.”
THYLA MCGUINNESS (22)
B Tech: Architecture
“I made friends for a lifetime. They will forever be a part of my life.”
TO VIEW ANSWERS, CLICK ON ANY OF THE IMAGES
RANDS & CENTS
FEZEKA FANISO (24)
B Tech: Logistics
“Graduates should spend as much as they like on graduations because it’s a big day. I’ve spent a small amount because this is my second graduation. Last year, I went all out because it was my first.”
PHELADI LETOABA (23)
B Tech: Logistics
“Graduates spend a lot on graduations and with good reason. People study for so long, they work hard and study tirelessly. It’s only reasonable to spend a lot of money on graduations to celebrate this achievement. I didn’t spend a lot this year because it was my second graduation.”
LOUIS BRUWER (24)
National Diploma: Logistics
“Graduation is a good and memorable experience. It is worth spending money on. Not many people get to graduate. Luckily, for me, I saved because my sister graduated last week so I don’t get to spend on the academic regalia.”
Do students spend too much on their graduation outfits? Who better to ask than graduates who were capped during the Faculty of Management Sciences’ graduation ceremonies.
SIFISO MNDEBELE (22)
National Diploma: Hospitality Management
“We obviously spend a lot of money on graduations because your first graduation only comes once. I spent R6 000 and it was worth it.”
SIMPHIWE MADONDO (21)
National Diploma: Logistics
“People spend too much on graduations, but I suppose it’s one day you can never compromise. You have to spend to look the part. My dress and shoes both cost an arm and a leg.”
DIKETSO SELEPE (23)
B Tech: Logistics
“I spent R5 000 and I think it’s too much. Clothing is expensive, especially suits and shoes for guys. Make-up and hair for ladies are also expensive. I suppose it depends on one’s budget.”
TO VIEW ANSWERS, CLICK ON ANY OF THE IMAGES.
FINDING EMPLOYMENT & FREE EDUCATION
Education, Education, Education
SHOULD EDUCATION BE FREE, AND WHO PAID FOR YOURS? Art graduates say their say!
DOES A QUALIFICATION INCREASE ONE’S CHANCES OF FINDING EMPLOYMENT? Future/current teachers who graduated from the Faculty of Humanities share their views.
AYANDA MZIMELA (26)
Master’s: Education
“It does because a qualification is more tangible in self-marketing, compared to simply claiming that you have a skill in a particular field but nothing to prove it.”
CHARLOTTE
TSHABALALA (25)
National Diploma: Education
“It does because nowadays it’s difficult to find a job with no formal educational training, as compared to many years ago.”
MATLOU
MOCHEBANE (54)
Honours: Education
“Education does boost one’s chances of employment because in today’s world, if you are not educated you are not well-equipped for the workplace.”
NEMUKAKULA
PFARELO (25)
National Diploma: Education
“It does and it does not. Yes, without education, you will not know where you fit in, in terms of skills training and knowledge. No, because there are many entrepreneurial opportunities an uneducated person can create for him/herself.”
THULI NGUBANE (24)
Honours: Education
“Obtaining a qualification is advantageous. I had no chance of being employed before getting my degree. It has opened doors and created a better life for me. The more qualified you are, the more employable you become.”
MMAPUDI MOLEDI (46)
Advanced Certificate: Education
“I am a teacher who had only a basic diploma in teaching. I have now added an Advanced Certificate to my qualifications which means that I will get a promotion at work. Indeed, a qualification does increase your chances.”
ALECIA VAN
ROOYEN (23)
B Tech: Fine Arts
“Education should be free because the more educated people are, the better the future of the country. My parents paid for my studies.”
CLINTON LOXTON (23)
National Diploma: Multimedia Design
“It should be free. If government funds education, everyone will have access to it and that will be beneficial for the economy of our country. I paid for my fees through a study loan. This means that I am now in a lot of debt.”
NEIL CLOETE (21)
National Diploma: Multimedia Design
“If education is free, people who want to study will get an equal opportunity to do so. My parents funded my studies.”
CHUMA SIJEQA (24)
B Tech: Vocal Art (Performing)
“It should be free because it is difficult to become something without education. The workplace is becoming more and more competent. NSFAS paid for my studies.”
KEORAPETSE
KOLWANE (24)
National Diploma: Music (Jazz and Popular)
“Absolutely! My colleagues and I just had a discussion about how we are burdened by the amount of money we owe to different banks, bursary schemes, etc. I did part-time student jobs and my mother helped to pay where she could.”
BOLEDI DAMBUZA (21)
National Diploma: Performing Arts Technology
“Yes and no. It should be free for those who qualify to study, but don’t have the financial capacity to do so. However, paying for education for me speaks to the quality that will be received. My parents paid for my education.”
INTO THE FUTURE
ICT STUDENTS WANT TO BRING IT FAR
Where do you see yourself in the next five to 10 years? It seems that most ICT graduates want to follow the entrepreneurial route.
SCIENCE GRADUATES ASPIRE
TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
How will you use your education to make a difference in the world? Recently qualified students from the Faculty of Science speak out.
BRINGING IT FAR AND
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
NOTHILE NYEMBE (23)
National Diploma: IT (Support Services)
“I would like to study up to Master’s level. After that, I want to establish a number of Internet cafés to provide basic IT services to the community. I would also like to be in partnership with big ICT companies, such as Telkom.”
OKUHLE MBAMBO (26)
B Tech: IT (Business Applications)
“I aspire to be a business analyst which requires about seven to 10 years of experience. Right now that is the career I am working towards.”
TEBOGO MOKASOLA (24)
National Diploma: IT (Software Development)
“I would like to start my own IT company – developing innovative programmes and software that can change society and help solve problems.”
LESEGO MAROPENG (26)
National Diploma: IT (Business Applications)
“I would like to become a business analyst, since I’ve loved computers from a tender age. One of my long-term goals is to work for the South African Reserve Bank as they have all the best business analysts. I prefer challenges in my profession, otherwise I will get bored.”
TIDIMALO MOLEFE (24)
National Diploma: IT (Multimedia)
“For the short-term, I would like to complete a couple of certificates that are required in my field of study. In the long-term, I want to start my own business, specialising in multimedia, which is my passion.”
KARABO MOKUBANE (24)
National Diploma: Water Care
“I will use my education to reduce ground water contamination, especially that from mines. I am from Ekhurhuleni, and I want to assist my community with the purification of water and come up with innovative ways to conserve water.”
LINAH SKHOSANA (25)
National Diploma: Water Care
“I want to manage one of the biggest water plants in the country. As we all know, water is a scarce resource. In my management, I will ensure that it is better preserved for now and for generations to come.”
MOLEBOGENG RASETSOKE (25)
National Diploma: Water Care
“Studying Water Care triggered me to do something that will change the water sector, which experiences lots of problems. I believe it starts with changing people’s perceptions about water usage.”
SAMANTHA LOUW (23)
National Certificate: Dental Assisting
“I want to help people feel comfortable when they visit the dentist.”
ANZA MBOYI (33)
Master’s: Water Care
“I want to improve the standard of research in Water Care. I want to do research that will be implemented in industry. Most importantly, I want to be more involved in community work, encouraging young females to study further, pushing beyond their PhDs.”
ROSS MIDDELCOTE (22)
National Diploma: Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics
“I want to add value, making a significant impact in people’s lives via my profession. I will focus on third-world countries, and even make prosthetics for war zones.”
BAKHONA NGWENYA (24)
National Diploma: IT (Multimedia)
“I want to retire in the next five years. I’ve already started my own company and in the long term, I want my company to be counted among the top in the country.”
TO VIEW ANSWERS, CLICK ON ANY OF THE IMAGES.
Sibling rivalry? What’s that? Tebogo and Lerato Mokae seem to have never heard of it. The pair gets on like a house on fire. Tebogo is coach of the TUT Ladies’ Football team, while Lerato is managing the TUT Men's team. In 2016, both teams came out tops in the Varsity Cup football series. Jackey caught up with Lerato to find out more about her love for the beautiful game.
Jackey Masekela
Lerato Mokae
TELL US WHERE YOUR LOVE FOR FOOTBALL STARTED. Well, growing up in a family full of boys, my brothers were my friends and I always spent time with them. Their favourite sport was football, so I was always their number one supporter.
HOW DID YOU GET TO WORK WITH THE MEN'S TEAM? I had to submit my admin logbook as a requirement to complete my qualification in Office Management and Technology, meaning I had to find a job in admin. I found out that the TUT Men’s Football team didn’t have an administrator/team manager, so I volunteered my services.
WHEN YOUR TEAMS WON THE VARSITY CUP, HOW DID THAT MAKE YOU FEEL? It made me extremely happy. It was a dream come true. I believe we prepared well and worked hard before and during the tournament to achieve those results. In 2015, we lost in the final. That made us more eager to win in 2016.
WHAT MAKES A WINNING TEAM? Teamwork, a common goal, great leadership and preparation.
WHAT ARE THE FUTURE PLANS FOR YOUR SPORTS ADMINISTRATION CAREER? Developing women in football and, hopefully, a chance to render my services to the PSL in future.
PLEASED TO MEET YOU
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win R300
It’s easy! All you have to do is answer the following
question (don’t fret, you should get the answer somewhere
in this edition): WHO IS THE PHOTOGRAPHER OF OUR COVER IMAGE?
Please send your answer, name and contact number to heita@tut.ac.za on or before 15 July 2017. Mark the subject field: COMPETITION. The winner will be announced in the next edition. Only registered TUT students can enter.
Good luck!
SECHABELO DESMOND MASALESA (23), an Information Technology student at the Soshanguve Campus, is the winner of the competition featured in Heita! Vol9 no3 2017.
CONGRATULATIONS!
SPEND THE R300 WISELY.
The winner of the BACKPACK is VALENTINE NDLOVU (23), an Education student at the Soshanguve Campus.
All work and no play make Jack (and Jill) a dull boy (and girl).
