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Bongani Drama
obtains his Master’s
Good teachers
Value of a university
qualification
Cost of graduation
outfits
Student experience
Leadership
Vol11 no3 2019
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GRADUATION ISSUE
Photography student, FIKILE
BOOYSEN (26), who obtained a National Diploma: Photography during the Autumn graduation ceremonies, captured our striking cover image. The image formed part of an assignment to photograph a beauty portrait, outdoors.
“I want to be an entrepreneur. The curriculum has taught me not to rely on one source of income,” says VUTIVI TRINITY KHOZA, an enthusiastic Mbombela Campus graduate. She obtained a National Diploma: Accounting (cum laude).
NELLY MAKOENA MASENYA received the Chancellor’s Medal for outstanding academic achievement during a Faculty of Economics and Finance graduation ceremony. “I dedicate this medal to my mother, who is my pillar of strength,” she says. Nelly obtained a National Diploma: Finance and Accounting (Public).
The Swati Royal family arrived in numbers to witness the graduation of PRINCE LUDUMO SMOIMOI DLAMINI. Prince Ludumo obtained a B Tech: Economic Management Analysis from the Faculty of Economics and Finance. “During my studies, I have acquired immense knowledge and skills; and the University has certainly empowered me to pursue my interest in Economics,” he says.
In what is considered one of the most imaginative B Tech dissertations originating from the Department of Visual Communication this year, a Photography student has captured a series of photomontage images that depict Southern African myth and folklore. CONRAD BITZER obtained his degree cum laude.
Read more about him in the next edition.
Recognise the face? Yes, you’re right. It’s BONGANI DRAMA NOMCWEYA, better known as Bongani Drama. He obtained a Master’s degree in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre).
DINEO HLAGALA, ISRC President General, obtained a National Diploma: Legal Assistance from the Faculty of Humanities.
KEVIN PHEHLA, the first beneficiary of the Benjamin Phehla Bursary, obtained a B Ed degree. Kevin is the younger brother of Benjamin Phehla who sadly lost his life during the #FeesMustFall protest action in October 2016.
To honour her father, NANDIPHA ZULU showed up at one of the Faculty of Humanities’ graduation ceremonies dressed in imvunulo, the isiZulu traditional attire worn by men only. She obtained a National Diploma: Correctional Services Management.
SBONAKALISO
NKABINDE (24)
B Ed (General Education and Training)
“A good teacher should be a parent to learners. He/she should also be a manager, motivator and punctual.”
TIPS FROM TEACHERS
What are the qualities of a good teacher? Who better to ask than newly capped Education graduates!
TEACHERS TAKE NOTE!
PATRICK MHLANGA (25)
B Ed (General Education and Training)
“Firstly, a teacher should listen, be supportive, be a parent to learners and be able to determine when a learner has a problem, without the learner necessarily telling him/her. He/she should also be an assessor, lifelong learner and motivator.”
SIYAMKELA
ZULU (26)
B Ed (General Education and Training)
“A good teacher must be disciplined, punctual and have self-respect. Most of all, he/she must be a motivator, mediator, manager and co-parent.”
THULILE
SOSIBO (25)
B Ed (General Education and Training)
“A good teacher should be a lifelong learner, a parent to learners, learner-orientated, professional and a leader.”
PELLY
RAMDHALE (23)
B Ed (General Education and Training)
“A good teacher should be a role model, encourage learners and ensure that effective teaching and learning take place in the classroom.”
NCOBILE
DLADLA (24)
B Ed (General Education and Training)
“He/she should be cooperative, offer support to learners and be a lifelong learner.”
TO STUDY, OR NOT TO STUDY
Does a university qualification really give you a better start? Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) graduates tell us what they think.
THOBANI NKOSI
N Dip: IT (Computer Systems Engineering)
“A university qualification gives you a better start because, so far, it has provided me with a lot of opportunities in the market place. However, sometimes industry is more interested in skills than qualifications.”
INNOCENT SETHOSA (28)
B Tech: IT (Business Applications)
“It gives you a better start, since it equips you with a better understanding of the field that you would work in.”
FORTUNE MALULEKE (25)
N Dip: IT (Technical Applications)
“Yes! It opens doors for you. It gives you a head start in life, as compared to people without qualifications.”
LUCIA MVUGE (26)
N Dip: IT (Software Development)
“Without a university qualification, I don’t think I would be able to work in industry. It gives one a better start because most of the things I did in class are exactly what I do in industry. Without it, there is no future.”
MMETSA MOLOTO (26)
N DIP: IT (Software Development)
“Yes! Our curriculum does not only focus on theory, but also has a strong practical component. When we get to industry, we already know what is expected of us.”
DUMISANI MASILELA (27)
N Dip: IT (Technical Applications)
“I believe a university qualification is a necessity because it equips you with skills and knowledge. It certainly gives you a better start because it enables you to do things that people without qualifications are not able to do.”
DO DIPLOMAS & DEGREES
REALLY MATTER?
FINE FEATHERS
SAMKELISIWE RADEBE (23)
B Tech: Economics and Management Analysis
“Yes, for the first graduation students tend to spend too much. But, not for the second one. By then, they’ve realised that the exorbitant cost of graduation outfits is so unnecessary.”
Do students spend too much on graduation outfits? Economics and Finance, and Management Sciences graduates share their views.
TSHEPO MODISE (27)
N Dip: Economics and Management Analysis
“Yes, we spend a lot on our graduation outfits and sometimes we end up spending money that we don’t even have. This is our big day and we really want to look good. We worked so hard for this day.”
MPHO
MOTAUNG (25)
N Dip: Sports Management
“Yes, they spend too much. However, it’s a special day and a reward for all the hard work. I spent R3 500 on my outfit.”
OMPHILE
MOKGOSI (25)
N Dip: Retail Business Management
“Yes! Graduations are important and we are going to use these outfits for job interviews. I spent
R2 500.”
ALETHA MPHATI (28)
N Dip: Retail Business Management
“Yes, but it’s worth it because we worked hard. I spent R5 000.”
LESIBA DAVID MOJAPELO (27)
N Dip: Economics and Management Analysis
“Yes, they do because they want to look presentable and make the day memorable.”
JEREMIAH THANTSHA (27)
N Dip: Economics and Management Analysis
“We do, but it’s worth it. This is our big day and we must look our best. It is a reward for all the sleepless nights we had while studying.”
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
How do you rate your studies at TUT out of 10, and why? Arts graduates have their say.
DOMINÉ STAPELBERG (23)
B Tech: Interior Design
“Lecturers are good at what they do. I chose Interior Design at TUT because the curriculum is more practical as compared to other universities.”
SHARON
SIBANYONI (23)
N Dip: Multimedia Design
“The resources were convenient, e.g. free WiFi and fast working computers that enabled us to do our research. What we learned at University prepared us for the world of work during Work-Integrated Learning.”
JAMES PITOUT (23)
N Dip: Graphic Design
“It was difficult at some stages, but at the end of the day I’m receiving my Diploma and I’m happy about that.”
THAPELO
SEBAYI (22)
N Dip: Film and Television Production
“Our Department has only three lecture halls and the equipment is not enough for the number of students. Sometimes, we couldn’t finish our assignments/projects on time.”
THEALIZE FÜRSTENBURG (22)
B Tech: Drama
“They could have done more to prepare us for the industry. There is nothing wrong with what we have learned, but we don’t have practical work, such as Work-Integrated Learning in our course, like with other qualifications.”
JOHANNES
MOGANEDI (23)
N Dip: Multimedia Design
“The experience was nice and most lecturers were determined and helping us to ensure that we pass. Everything was in order, even the environment.”
LEADERSHIP
These are the qualities of a
On 8 May South Africans voted during the general elections. Engineering and the Built Environment, and Science graduates share the qualities they look for in a political leader.
LEANDRÉ DE WITT (23)
B Tech: Sports and Exercise Technology
“Someone who is not corrupt and knows the importance of equal rights for everybody.”
KEYURAN GOVENDER (24)
N Dip: Electrical Engineering
“Honesty, trustworthiness and someone whose actions speak louder than words.”
ALECIA MOKHUDU (24)
N Dip: Electrical Engineering
“A corrupt-free leader who puts the nation first and someone who realises the importance of a sound economy.”
BRENT
BAILLIE (31)
N Dip: Electrical Engineering
“Someone who will act in the best interest of the country.”
CALVIN VAN DER MERWE (22)
B Tech: Dental Technology
“They must have vision, character, good intentions and create a better country for everyone.”
MARI-LEE
VISSER (23)
B Tech: Sports and Exercise Technology
“A good leader must be fair and want to improve every citizen’s life and environment.”
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WINNERS OF COMPETITIONS FEATURED IN THE PREVIOUS EDITION ARE: KHOLOFELO SETEI (23), an Analytical Chemistry student at the Arcadia Campus (SERVING BOARD), and SONTO MGIDI (24), a Human Resource Management student at the eMalahleni Campus (NOTEBOOK).
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