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ISSN 2410-6496
TVET
Volume 56
College Times
March 2019 The Official Quarterly TVET College Newsletter and Journal
TVET Colleges:
Training for the
4th Industrial Revolution
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TVET COLLEGE TIMES March 2019
Training for the 4th Industrial Revolution
W elcome to the first edition of
the year. Despite colleges
having to get the Academic Year
Artisan Development, WorldSkills
Competitions, Workplace Experience
and Entrepreneurship Development.
off to a good start, our dedicated In Campus Matters, we also reflect
contributors still found a moment on Registration 2019 and welcome
within the frenzy, to submit a very new leadership appointments.
interesting range of items ideally In Policy and Operational Shifts,
suited to your reading interest. we read the address of the Director-
We also welcome among them, General for Higher Education and
new contributors who have Training, Mr Gwebs Qonde, delivered
joined the growing band of TVET on the occasion of the launch of the
professionals that regularly submit South African Renewable Energy
items for publication. Technology Centre. We then have
As usual we commence with the penultimate instalment on the
Editorial team a word from the Minister. In From Strategy for TVET in the African
the Ministry, we take our cue from Union. This is followed by the final
Editor: Keith Loynes
speeches made by the Minister and instalment of Prof Maree’s paper on
Rotating Assistant Editor: Ivan Swart
Design & Layout: MPDPS (PTY) Ltd Deputy Minister. In Cutting Edge the subject of making TVET colleges IN THIS ISSUE:
Printing: RSA Litho
Professional language service:
News, we read how our students institutions of First Choice. We close Cover Story
hold their own in international with the Intellectual Debate on a See “Students shine in
Woodleys Literary Services
Account Management:
competitions in fields of expertise subject brought to us by Senior international 3D Printing and
False Bay TVET College that are the launching pads for Lecturer Jerome Canterbury. Intelligent Manufacturing
the 4th Industrial Revolution. In As we settle into the gist of Competition” on Page 8,
Copyright Movers and Shakers, we take Academic Year 2019, let us pursue and how a college is training
inspiration from students and a education and training options local animators for the
DHET TVET Colleges, Private Bag
X174, Pretoria 0001, South Africa college that have achieved great that indeed begin to equip our international market on Page 13,
feats. Often in spite of the most graduates for the skills demands among similar related reports.
TVET Colleges Website trying of circumstances. We move of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
on to Campus Matters, where we Happy reading and best wishes for From the Minister
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FROM THE MINISTER
Academic Year 2019
off to a good start,
with improved access,
bursary administration
and enrolment support GNM Pandor, MP
Minister of Higher Education Training
I n 2019, our 26 public universities provided
access to approximately 210 801 new
entrants. There were a further 322 438
be accommodated in the January enrolment
may find that they can be accommodated
later in the year. About TVET Colleges
spaces available within the TVET college The Department of Higher Education and
system for new entrants. Universities and
TVET colleges prepared for their registration
Training developed the Central Applications
Clearing House (CACH) mechanism to assist T here are 50 TVET Colleges operating
on more than 267 campuses across
the nine provinces of South Africa.
period and had systems in place to manage prospective students who want to enter a
the influx of students. university or TVET college but who may The colleges serve approximately
Prospective students from across the face challenges with getting a space. The 700 000 students per annum and
country were well informed in 2018 that CACH 2019 service was available from the the Department of Higher Education
they needed to apply early to secure an 4th of January 2019 to the 28th of February and Training employs in excess of
NSFAS bursary and a space at one of our 2019. The service records information of 18 000 personnel in the colleges.
institutions. It is worth noting that, altogether prospective students without them having The colleges offer a large variety of
there were 172 043 students who passed to stand in long queues at the entrance of courses in response to the human
their national senior certificate (NSC) with each institution. This improves the chances resource requirements of a diversified
a Bachelor’s pass in 2018. Many of these of students finding a space in the post
economy. The colleges are operated in
students applied to access the available school system that matches their academic
terms of the Continuing Education and
spaces at universities. There were a further achievements and provides an opportunity
Training Act 16 of 2006 and statutory
141 700 students who passed their NSC for further study.
institutional structures comprise of the
with a Diploma pass. Many of these students I congratulate TVET colleges whose
Council, the Academic Board and the
sought access to either a university diploma planning and enrolment mechanisms
programme or a TVET college diploma were in place to ensure that registration Students Representative Council.
programme. It is clear therefore, that there and admissions were effectively managed.
were sufficient spaces in the system to Government is putting in substantial funding
support students who achieved their NSC. to support qualifying poor and working-class About TVET College Times
I want to emphasise that first-time students, and none of these students is
entry spaces in public universities and TVET
colleges are subject to approved enrolment
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their targets because funding is allocated on In conclusion, I can add that in 2019, It also serves as a vehicle for keeping
the basis of these plans. Institutions cannot many new skills training opportunities, college council members, principals,
take more students than there is space to ranging from apprenticeships, learnerships,
management, staff and TVET
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practitioners in general informed of the
aware that not all students will be successful be made available through various Sector
latest developments in the TVET sector.
at securing a space at their institution of Education and Training Authorities (SETAs)
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FROM THE MINISTRY
Minister Pandor’s speech
at the opening ceremony of the
Thyssenkrupp Technical
Training Academy on 8 November 2018
CEO of Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions
South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa:
Dr Phillip Nellessen;
CEO Regional Office Sub-Saharan Africa
Thyssenkrupp; Regional Headquarters MEA:
Mr Thabo Molekoa;
Group CEO Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions:
Mr Marcel Fasswald
T hank you for inviting me to this ceremony. The
ceremony marks a significant achievement,
namely, the opening of the R28 million
Thyssenkrupp Technical Training Academy.
Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions South
Africa, is a company which is part of the
Construction Sector Education and Training
Authority. Thyssenkrupp is said to always
timeously submit workplace skills plans and
annual training reports.
I am also informed that Thyssenkrupp the 13 trades in high demand for the country’s We need to grow to over 1 million young people
is involved with four other Sector Education infrastructure projects. The list of priority in the TVET sector by 2030. To achieve this, we
and Training Authorities in the training of trades that have been identified include those have to improve the character and quality of our
apprentices in boiler making, mechanical for bricklayers, electricians, boilermakers, TVET colleges. We need to increase the number
fitting, and welding. plumbers, automotive and diesel mechanics, of skills training partners in industry.
These are skills that are in demand carpenters and joiners, welders, fitters and Secondly, it is vital that our colleges have the
in our economy. We are keen to expand turners, and riggers. I hope that Thyssenkrupp necessary infrastructure and skilled trainers to
industry partnerships with TVET colleges that Technical Training Academy will participate produce 21st century workers and entrepreneurs.
will contribute to the production of relevant in the initiative especially in the trades that Again, industry can play a role. I am hoping that
skills. Such a partnership also exists between you offer. We plan to expand the number of every industrial- and equipment based Human
Ekurhuleni West College and this company. colleges involved in the current two-year Resource Manager in South Africa will create
The DHET would like TVET colleges to expand Programme, as well as the number of trades partnerships with our colleges. Thirdly, we must
the provision of mid-level technical and covered. If such key programmes are expanded incorporate entrepreneurship into our training
occupational qualifications. In other words, to include more areas and regions, with more programmes. We must produce job creators as
government wants more young people to partners like Thyssenkrupp Technical Training well as job seekers.
attain skills and competencies that will help Academy joining the cause, we believe such a Economic growth in South Africa
them find jobs or create their own enterprises. momentum will create more jobs. has slowed down. Mining and formal
The partnership between TVET colleges and As we invest in the TVET sector, we are manufacturing have been particularly hard
Thyssenkrupp Technical Training Academy is also working towards better quality TVET hit by the slowdown over the past years. We
therefore most encouraging and most welcome. programmes and strengthened college have identified policies to incentivise growth
Recently, the DHET launched an outcomes. Three years ago, we declared 2014- in the agriculture, mining and manufacturing
initiative that focuses on the teaching of 2024 as the Decade of the Artisan with the sectors. We need to create jobs for young
13 trade occupations at 26 TVET colleges. aim of creating a pipeline of qualified artisans people, by not only providing workplace based
This initiative, known as the Centres of to fix the scarce skills shortage. The status and learning opportunities, but also by exposing
Specialisation Programme, is designed to profile of artisans is being elevated through this them to new digital skills. South Africa has the
address the growing demand for the skills campaign. The DHET will continue learning most developed, diversified and technological
needed in our current state-infrastructure from academies like Thyssenkrupp Technical advanced economy on the African continent.
build. The Programme is part of our plan to Training Academy and encourage employers to Cumulatively, the investments announced
build an expanded, effective and integrated open up their workplaces as training spaces. during the Investment Conference are worth
post-school education system. One that is You have already indicated to me that nearly R290 billion. These investments are
anchored by the TVET colleges, and which at Thyssenkrupp you are familiar with the in addition to other investment pledges of
adequately prepares students for the workplace challenges that South Africa faces, particularly over R400 billion already made since the
or self-employment. In this regard, the in manufacturing and skills development. inauguration of President Ramaphosa.
Programme is deliberately structured in such There are three important challenges for which
a way that students will develop and maintain we must find solutions. In closing, I wish the Thyssenkrupp Technical
close working relationships with employers in The first, is to increase the number and Training Academy every success in providing
their areas of study. This is achieved through type of skills produced by our colleges and modern apprenticeship training in partnership
equally close partnerships between colleges universities. We need to do this in partnership with TVET colleges.
and employers. The Programme will achieve its with industry. Our National Development Plan
objectives by focusing on the development of (NDP) sets the college sector an ambitious target. Thank you.
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Minister Pandor’s speech delivered on the
occasion of the launch of the Vhembe TVET
College Clinic on 10 November 2018
LGBTI students; issues of masculinity; the Based Violence (GBV). The summit highlighted
Ms BR Hlekane, Principal of
psychological stresses of student life; reckless the unacceptable and painful realities of
Vhembe TVET College
alcohol use, and so on. HEAIDS has expanded GBV in our country as a whole, and within
Dr Ramneek Ahluwalia,
its work to embrace these challenges. At the education institutions in particular. There are a
CEO of HEAIDS and his team
same time, it has incorporated the country’s number of difficult and important social issues
College students, staff and peer educators.
50 TVET colleges into its programme. As in our sector that we need to address. These
many of you know, the HEAIDS First Things include transactional sex, drug and alcohol
I t gives me great pleasure to extend a warm
welcome to you on the occasion of the
HEAIDS First Things First Imbizo hosted by
First Programme, aims to bring much needed
health and wellness services to our colleges.
I acknowledge at the outset, the
abuse and stigma and discrimination against
people living with HIV, and members of the
LGBTI community.
Vhembe TVET College. commitment of the province to meeting the This is why we are all gathered here today
The HEAIDS programme was initiated in health and wellness needs of its young people. at this college. We are here to raise awareness.
2001 as a response to the HIV crisis that was I also acknowledge the leadership here at Evidence has clearly shown that most new HIV
ravaging the country. At the time there was no Vhembe TVET College for hosting us. Recently, infections occur in the age group of 15-24. The
effective treatment for the infection. Prevention I attended the Presidential Summit on Gender- impact of the First Things First programme can
of infection through safe sexual practices was be seen in the significant increase of individuals
the only effective response and we were anxious who tested for HIV, TB, and STI’s in the sector.
to empower students to make the right choices. In particular, our efforts The First Things First programme provides
Thankfully, much has changed since then. at preventing HIV through you with on-campus education and services
There is now treatment for HIV and prevention that empower you to protect yourselves. The
changing personal behaviour
options are now widely available. We are package of services provided through the
much wiser about the complexity of facilitating have taught us to respect HEAIDS First Things First programme today at
change in sexual behaviour or any health- the power of social factors the college, will assist you to get to know your
related behaviour. HIV status, screen for STI’s, and provide access
In particular, our efforts at preventing HIV in determining our health. to reproductive health services. I encourage you
through changing personal behaviour have We have become much more to convince your partners and fellow students
taught us to respect the power of social factors to get tested. I urge young people, who have
in determining our health. We have become
sensitive to the impact of tested positive, to use this opportunity to take
much more sensitive to the impact of stigma stigma and prejudice in the better care of your health. I thank all students
and prejudice in the way we manage our own way we manage our own and staff for their co-operation and for joining
health issues. The HEAIDS Programme has us in efforts to come closer to our goal of a
evolved alongside this expanded understanding health issues. The HEAIDS healthy and HIV-free nation.
of preventative health programmes. Programme has evolved
In the campus context, it has become I believe that educated youth and staff have the
clear that any successful HIV programme
alongside this expanded power to become change agents and help end
has to deal with the empowerment of young understanding of preventative AIDS in South Africa. Finally, yet importantly, I
women. It must also deal with the elimination health programmes. commend you for making this event a success.
of gender-based violence; the rights of I thank all of you. Ngiya bonga!
Deputy Minister Buti Manamela visits the
Central Application Clearing House Call Centre
to find a phenomenal public uptake of the service
T he Deputy Minister of Higher Education and
Training, Buti Manamela visited the Central
Application Clearing House (CACH) Call Centre
Briefing the Deputy Minister on the
overall performance and usage of the CACH
communication channels by applicants, Mr
captured between 12 and 22 January 2019. Of
those registered during the first week, 11 116
registered themselves online while 7 100 called
in Randburg to familiarise himself with public Matthews Makgopela, CACH Project Manager in and were registered by the call centre agents.
response to the service within the first 18 days of in the Department of Higher Education and Of the 12 500 applicants who were registered in
the 2019 operation. Training, informed the Deputy Minister, that by the second week, 3 700 registered themselves
The visit to the Call Centre, formed part of the third week of January, 26 145 applicants online, while 8 800 called in and were captured
the wider registration monitoring process the had used the Short Message Service (SMS) by the call centre agents.
Deputy Minister had been conducting nationally to access the service. A further 11 941 used Mr Makgopela indicated that the 2019
at institutions of higher learning. It also gave the the telephone service, while 4 671 used the statistics had so far shown a significant increase
Deputy Minister the opportunity to interact with the Voice Mail service. Another 8 846 applicants in the usage of CACH when compared to last
call centre agents, giving him first-hand experience used email to get access to the service. In the year. For the entire period of the 2018 CACH
of the daily operations of the call centre. CACH first two weeks of CACH 2019 campaign, the campaign, a total of 34 000 applicants were
opened on 4 January for the 2019 academic year service already had a total of approximately registered on the CACH system. In the 2019
and was in full operation until 28 February 2019. 52 000 enquiries. campaign, 32 716 were already registered
It is particularly useful for applicants or individuals Of the 52 000 enquiries, a total of 32 716 within the first two weeks of the campaign,
who applied for admission to a university or applications were signed up by CACH. No fewer indicating the likelihood of far surpassing the
college, but who had not been offered a place in than 18 216 applicants were captured during 2018 performance by the end of the window,
their study programme of choice. the first week while a further 12 500 were which closed on the 28 of February.
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CUTTING EDGE NEWS
Students shine in international 3D Printing
and Intelligent Manufacturing competition
PHANUEL CHAUKE
Editor’s Note:
The following article offers reassurance that
leading TVET Colleges in SA are indeed
preparing students for the 4 th Industrial
Revolution. In international competitions,
they are also more than capable of holding
their own.
T he Belt & Road and BRICS Skills Development
Alliance, last year held the 2nd 3D Printing
and Intelligent Manufacturing Competition. It was
held in Inner Mongolia, Chifeng Province, China.
Three Ekurhuleni West TVET College students,
currently in China for a 12 month internship
programme, represented South Africa in the
competition. In a few years, 3D printers will be at
the heart of large-scale production capabilities in
several industries around the world. The purpose
of the competition was to provide technicians from
various countries with the opportunity to make
use of machinery that they may not ordinarily be Nonhlanhla Mtshali, Lefa Makhubedu and Qiniso Vilakazi represented South Africa in The Belt & Road and
able to access. Students who participated in the BRICS Skills Development Alliance 2nd 3D Printing and Intelligent Manufacturing Competition, held in China
competition came from all corners of the world,
including many from underdeveloped nations. The trophies and Gold Medals. In addition, they went was an amazing experience. “Our Chinese
competition provided students with the opportunity on to represent their host institution in China, counterparts are so intelligent and hardworking”,
to gain knowledge and experience, as well as a the “Wuxi Institute of Technology”, in a domestic she added. Fellow international exchange
crucial leg-up in the cutting-edge technology. competition. Again, they were awarded certificates student competitor, Lefa Makhubedu added,
Competitors from all BRICS countries of honour for excellence for their achievements in that for them being in China is a great learning
participated. Lefa Makhubedu, Nonhlanhla the competition. experience. “I will make sure that I get the most
Mtshali and Qiniso Vilakazi, who are amongst Nonhlanhla Mtshali a 2016 Ekurhuleni West out of this opportunity. I am so grateful to the
the exchange students who went to China, TVET College Graduation Top Achiever in NC (V) College for this opportunity”, she concluded.
represented South Africa in the international Electrical Infrastructure Construction, noted that The students had after all promised to
section of the competition. They achieved first competing with one of the leading countries represent the College in the most positive
position and were awarded with certificates, like China, when it comes to manufacturing, way possible!
Competitors receive instruction on the machinery to be used
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MOVERS AND SHAKERS
NSFAS bursary helps an orphan receive a full
house of distinctions
THOKOZANI NDHLOVU
L indelwa Hlatswayo (19), a student of Gert
Sibande TVET College Sibanesetfu Campus,
received a total of seven out of seven distinctions for
the TVET System was not easy. “In High school
teachers were always pushing me to do my school
work, but at the College it was difficult, because
the November 2018 Examinations. She attained a I had to learn to take my work seriously without
total average of 86,3% in Level 3. She is enrolled anyone pushing me,” continued Lindelwa.
for a National Vocational Certificate (NCV) in Civil Lindelwa’s dream of becoming an architect is
Engineering and Building Construction. what motivates her to do well in her school work.
Lindelwa’s journey has not been easy. Her She believes that Architectural Science will give
mother passed away in 2005. She was raised her an opportunity to change the face of South
by her father who did everything for her. Tragedy Africa. “Architecture will give me the opportunity
struck again in 2015 when her father passed to build state-of-the-art infrastructure for the
away. “I was taken by my father’s family to stay country,” she continued. Her recipe for success
with them. They have been good to me, even is study and study more. “I do things differently
though at times, I miss my parents,” alluded from high school. I make it a point that I study
Lindelwa. Despite the difficulties, she is a every day before I go to sleep. I do not wait for
motivated young woman who is destined to make examinations to start studying,” shared Lindelwa. Lindelwa Hlatswayo’s dream of one day studying
a success of her life. Her advice to young people who are thinking architecture is on course through an NSFAS bursary and
Lindelwa joined the college in 2017 with of giving up because they do not have money her preparatory TVET College studies
the help of a NSFAS bursary after completing her to further their studies, is that they should not
matric at Takheni Secondary School. The NSFAS despair because a NSFAS bursary is there to the Level 4 by enrolling for Nated courses.
bursary has enabled her to pursue her ultimate help those who are in need. “NSFAS provides “After completing my N6 I want to enrol with a
dream of becoming an Architect. According to opportunities to those in need,” says Lindelwa. University for Architectural Sciences in 2021,”
Lindelwa, the transition from high school to She plans to further her studies after completing she concluded.
College honoured for academic excellence
by being ranked first in SA
IVAN SWART -
Public Relations, Social Media and Digital Content Practitioner
In the 2018 National Certificate Vocational
(NC(V)) examination results, Northlink TVET
College, one of the largest TVET Colleges in the
Western Cape, was ranked as the top performing
TVET College, out of 50 TVET Colleges nationally.
Through the combined achievements of its
Belhar, Bellville, Protea and Parow Campuses,
Northlink TVET College achieved a national
pass rate of 89.4%. The Northlink TVET College
Parow Campus, was awarded top NC(V) Campus
with a pass rate of 93.3%. Raymond Smal,
Parow Campus Manager adds, “It is with great
pleasure that we congratulate the NC(V) students
and staff of Parow Campus who contributed to
this excellent achievement of having the best
academic results nationally.” Despite another
TVET College in the Western Cape obtaining a
pass rate of 87.7%, Northlink TVET College still
remains “Top of its class for 2018.”
Within the College sector, NC(V) provides
another path towards achieving a qualification Principal Leon Beech congratulates Parow Campus Manager Raymond Smal on the excellent achievement
equivalent to Grade 12 on the National
Qualifications Framework. This study path Hospitality, Engineering and Related Design, Here are some other firsts that Northlink TVET
therefore offers a prospective student, who has Fitting and Turning, Automotive Repair and College has achieved in recent years:
passed a minimum of Grade 9, the opportunity Maintenance and Fabrication (Boiler-making).
to complete an NC(V) in three years while “Being ranked first in the country is ●● Lead implementer of Learnerships in SA
being exposed to the theory and practical truly an honour. The achievement supports ●● First established Contact Centre
competencies of a specific vocational area. These our mission to provide quality education ●● First online application system.
vocational areas include: Safety in Society, Office and training to help develop our students to
Administration, Primary Health, Marketing, become responsible citizens of our Province For more information on the college visit
Finance, Economics and Accounting, Tourism, and our Country,” says Principal Leon Beech. www.northlink.co.za
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TVET COLLEGE TIMES March 2019Jewellery Incubator ‘Gems’ dazzle at the
2018 PlatAfrica competition
TSHEGOFATSO RAPOO -
E-Media & Communications Administrator
F our ORBIT TVET College ‘Gems’ were selected
to take part in the 19th annual PlatAfrica
Competition. The competition took place in
October at the Theatre on the Track in Kyalami,
Midrand, Gauteng Province. PlatAfrica is a high-
profile initiative that promotes innovation and
nurtures new talent in platinum jewellery design
and manufacturing.
Themed, ‘Blessings of Love’, this year’s
competition looked to celebrate the important Siyabonga Mtshukuma, Olebogeng Mushiane, Koketso Lenyatsa, and Mable Moruwakgomo particpated in the 19th annual
milestones in the lives of young women. PlatAfrica Competition in October
Siyabonga Mtshukuma, Olebogeng Mushiane,
Koketso Lenyatsa, Mable Moruwakgomo and rising jewellery designers and manufacturers, confidence booster. I have no doubt that they will
from ORBIT TVET College, as well as other was an eye-opener and a motivation to do much do even better next year. It is pleasing to see our
professional, apprentice and student designers, better next year,” Mr Mtshukuma said. He added young people at the forefront of the beneficiation
were tasked with submitting designs that that he is grateful to the Platinum Incubator chain of Platinum minerals,” Ms Shongwe said.
would commemorate these milestones across Management Team, especially the Production “I am also very excited that the collaboration
three broad categories: Nature’s Spirit, Modern Manager, Mr Tebogo Nkesi who continues to between the Platinum Incubater and the College
Feminine and Cultural Confluence. Their final mentor and inspire them. is finally bearing fruits. So far, we have prepared
jewellery pieces had to emphasise the rarity and The Platinum Incubator did however produce and developed more than 70 graduates (NQF
strength of both platinum and the women who two winners at the event! A Motheo TVET College Level 5-7), from all over South Africa, as well as
wear it, through modern, timeless design. student, Mr Mandlenkosi Moses won 3rd position 140 NQF Level 3 & 4 candidates from the ORBIT
It was the first time that the Rustenburg in the ‘Professional Category’, while Tshwane TVET College Jewellery Manufacture & Design
Campus Jewellery Design and Manufacture University of Technology student, Mr Matete Programme,” she concluded.
graduates, and now incubates of The Platinum Seliane of Seliane Jewels, scooped the ‘2018 The winners will be travelling to India as
Incubator situated at Rustenburg Campus, entered People’s Choice Award’. part of the collaboration between Anglo American
this sought-after competition. Even though none Platinum Incubator CEO, Ms Sibongile Platinum and Platinum Guild International
of them won, Mr Mtshukuma said that having Shongwe says she is very proud of all the (PGI) India, to participate in PGI India’s design
been selected to compete was an achievement candidates for doing so well. “We are extremely outsourcing process for the prestigious Evara
on its own. “The entire experience was totally proud of them for having gone as far as they brand. The PlatAfrica Competition is a partnership
amazing, and went beyond my expectations! did in the competition, considering that they between Anglo American Platinum, PGI India and
Being in the presence of some of SA’s renowned were all first-time entrants. This was definitely a Metal Concentrators.
Partially blind student plays lead role in
Barnum - The Circus Musical
ANNELIE VAN ZYL - Performing Arts Lecturer
T he Northlink TVET College Performing Arts
Department presented Barnum, the Circus
Musical by Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart
at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town, Western
Cape Province. Barnum is based on the life of
“The World’s Greatest Showman” PT Barnum,
portrayed by final year Performing Arts student,
Tomely van Vuuren.
Partially blind Tomely, former learner of
the Pioneer School for the blind in Worcester,
Western Cape Province, was cast as the lead role
in the stage production of Barnum – The Circus
Musical performed at the Baxter Theatre during
November. Tomely, studied Performing Arts Tomely van Vuuren helps his on-stage wife Eurika van Wyk across the steps while the rest of the Circus Dancers wow the
at Northlink TVET College Tygerberg Campus, audience with their acrobatics and choreography
after he won a scholarship to the value of
R72 000 in a competition run by the College in determine my future. My heart is in theatre and wife Chairy, portrayed by Eurika van Wyk. Finally,
2016. “When I am on stage, I feel comfortable, the performing arts. I want nothing else but to when his museum burnt down, Barnum joins
complete and content. However, when I am excel in my gift,” Tomley adds. the Circus of James A. Bailey (Jesse Pretorius) to
in a public space, I sometimes feel lost,” says The story of Barnum is very interesting. form the famous Barnum and Bailey Circus.
the young actor. He adds that playing the lead Barnum charmed his way into the hearts of the The Musical was overflowing with energy.
role was such a great honour. As a result, he American people with his collection of freakish People could hear some of their favourite vintage
is constantly trying harder and doing more, to people on display. From the world’s tallest to songs such as “Come Follow the Band” and, “The
be the best in his craft, while not losing sight of the world’s smallest, they were put through their Colours of my Life”. Add the hit single and Oscar
his dream to one-day act and direct television paces in his museum. He eventually employed nominated, “This is Me” from the movie “The
shows such as 7de Laan or Isidingo. “Acting is the Swedish Opera singer, Jenni Lind (Zandre World’s Greatest Showman”, and you will know
my first love and I do not let my partial blindness Messeur). This led to the demise of his marriage to what we mean.
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TVET COLLEGE TIMES March 2019CAMPUS MATTERS
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Nurturing local animators for a global market
CATE HUNTER AND ROSHIN SCHMIDT
W hile the South African animation sector
is still in its infancy stages, it has the
potential to grow exponentially. Consistent work
of high standard, in partnership with international
studios, is key to this objective.
South African produced work is receiving
greater international recognition. Johannesburg
based 2D Animation Studio, Mind’s Eye Creative,
has done work for some shows on Netflix. This
studio was also involved with an Amazon show
that was nominated for three Daytime Emmys.
“Cape Town based Triggerfish Studios, animated
the short film, Revolting Rhymes. Revolting
Rhymes was subsequently nominated for an Oscar
in the Best Animated Short Film category”, says
Mike Buckland, Head of Production at Triggerfish 2D Animation trainees Sbu Ngubelanga and Apelele Sezelwa, working on Lip synching characters for Jabu’s Jungle with
and the co-producer of Revolting Rhymes. Tim Pascal Nzoni Mikulu of Pixcomm
Keller, Director at Sunrise Productions, says
talent-sharing between animation houses is opportunities include, digital collaboration with Rapunzel. This show is currently in pre-production
common practice. Tim cites another challenge Pixcomm. Pixcomm are the owners of one of South development. Rapulani and Rapunzel will be a
as being the maintenance and retention of key Africa’s most widely and internationally watched multiplatform and multimedia project. It includes
talent. Experienced employees frequently head television shows. The College’s 2D Animation a 2D animated short film, early reader books,
overseas for better opportunities. Department worked on one of the episodes from and potentially a television series for four to six
Clarifying the idea that the creative industries Jabu’s Jungle. The African Hare, an upcoming year-olds, primarily girl target audience. Rapulani
are all about drawing, it is important to note that children’s animated series, will be aired globally and Rapunzel was created by producer, director,
there are also numerous support career paths with an estimated 4 million viewership. Just Films, screenwriter and actor, Yolanda Mogatusi. It
available. The skills learnt can be used in many a Cape Town based production company, provided grew out of her documentary feature titled ‘Hair
career paths. According to sources such as the trainees with the opportunity to create 2D character that moves’. Yolanda realised the need to create
Harrington College of Design and the Bureau artwork for their IP Fumi and Friends. This show body positive images aimed at the black African
of Labour Statistics (USA), “The job outlook is currently in pre-production development. Fumi girl to counteract the normalisation of Western
for graphic design is bright. It’s a fast growing and Friends is a mixed media TV series for five to ‘beauty’ standards in mainstream commercial
industry, and jobs are expected to increase by seven year old deaf children in foundation phase. animation productions.
13 percent by 2020.” This could be ascribed Fumi and Friends will teach Sign Language while The 2D Animation students were invited by
to the high demand for fresh content across all providing an opportunity for hearing impaired Ms Alta du Plooy of the Isivivana Multipurpose
entertainment platforms. children to engage with a television show that aims Centre for an outreach drawing experience. After a
False Bay TVET College, 2D Animation to entertain while teaching. The objective is to grow walking introduction of the Isivivana Multipurpose
programme is funded by MICT Seta in partnership their imagination, creativity and to have fun while Centre, the students were joined by members of
with the College. Through the Work Integrated learning sign language. 1000 Hugs Productions, Umbambano, a self-organised youth group from
Learning programme, students participated a Johannesburg based production company, Manyano High School in Ilitha Park; and children
in amazing opportunities to learn and grow provided the trainees with the opportunity to create and care-givers from a group home called Ilitha
their artistic abilities and applications. These 2D character artwork for their IP Rapulani and Labantwana in Khayelitsha. The programme
kicked off with a viewing of ‘Just One Sip Frog’.
This is an animated art short film by brothers,
animator Diek Grobler and illustrator Piet Grobler.
The short film set the mood for the engagement
of activities. Inspired, the students participated in
a fun character artwork drawings and storytelling
workshop with the children. Sharing ideas and
styles, students were able to impart some of their
learnt drawing skills techniques with those who
had yet to discover their creative ability. It was an
enlightening experience for the children of Ilitha
Labantwana, who too may one day continue to
draw and make a career of it.
For more visit:
https://themediaonline.co.za/2018/04/
south-africas-booming-animation-industry/
http://www.harrington.edu/student-life/blog/
december%202013/graphic-designer-job-description-
Sharne Dames takes her hardcopy pre-production artwork to digital format, for Fumi and Friends and-future-outlook
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TVET COLLEGE TIMES March 2019Inclusive college opens to the Deaf
MATSATSI KGAMEDI - Public Relations Intern
W aterberg TVET College has joined other TVET
Colleges around the country in recognising
the need for an inclusive education system. A
system where all human beings have the right
to quality education no matter their race, gender,
creed, nationality, sexual orientation or disability.
The College together with a representative
from the office of the premier, Mr Selaelo Makgato,
who advocates for the rights of people with
disabilities, recognised a gap that needed to be
filled within Limpopo Province’s TVET Colleges.
Hearing and Deaf students interact in a Public Relations class
The need to include people with disabilities into
mainstream education in the 2019 academic
year, led to Waterberg TVET College committing In preparation, the College held a disability and deal with, the changes that would take
to admit 30 deaf students in their mainstream sensitisation workshop in October 2018. place when the Deaf and hearing impaired
NCV programme. The programme is Office The intention was to prepare faculty and the students were integrated into their classes.
Administration Level 2. surrounding community to better understand The College invited representatives from Deaf
Federation South Africa (DEAFSA) to give a
brief presentation on some topics relating to
deaf people. The discussion facilitated better
understanding and interaction with the Deaf.
The occasion left our faculty informed and
enthusiastic to receive the students. A dedicated
and committed Ms Molamu, Acting Campus
Manager for the Business Studies Centre,
ensured that the Centre was well equipped
and ready. Sign language interpreters were also
identified for the 2019 registration.
With the help of Mr Makgato and DEAFSA,
the College managed to successfully enrol a total
of 24 Deaf students into the Office Administration
programme, as envisaged. To our surprise,
on the 23rd of January, the College received a
support visit from Mr Selaelo Makgato, Director
Special Programmes in the Premier’s Office and
Adv. Joe Malatji, National Commissioner of
the SA Human Rights Commission (Disability
and Older Persons). Their visit intention, was
to join in welcoming the Deaf students. The
visitors could witness the interaction of the Deaf
students with hearing students in class. The
Deaf students will be learning the same way
as the hearing students. A lecturer presents
the lessons and an assigned sign language
interpreter translates simultaneously for the Deaf
and hearing impaired.
Waterberg TVET College recognises the
right to quality education for everyone without
discrimination. The College recognises that
education should be adaptable to the needs of
society as a whole.
Pre-Vocational learning pilot programme
eases students into post-school studies
students to the programme. These students
NONDUMISO KHUMALO are all fully funded by the NSFAS. The classes
commenced promptly on opening. With
D ue to the increased numbers of students
who do not meet the requirements for entry
levels, DHET has introduced a pilot programme
N1 programmes, which is required in order
for them to study their desired qualifications.
The Pre-Vocational Learning Programme is
the enthusiasm displayed, it is clear that as
institutions of first choice, TVET Colleges will
play their role in fulfilling the aspirations of
specifically designed for them. a bridging course introduced by DHET in the disadvantaged learners. It will achieve this by
The majority of students with very poor and TVET Colleges in order to assist the afore- uplifting their competency standards in key
highly disadvantaged backgrounds, tend to lose mentioned students. foundational skills.
hope of ever studying further. This is primarily King Sabata Dalindyebo is one of the The project assists those who had lost hope
because they do not meet the admission colleges which has introduced the programme of ever studying further and making a success
requirements for Level 2 and Report 191 this academic year. It has admitted 100 of life for themselves.
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TVET COLLEGE TIMES March 2019Colleges collaborate to bridge the education gap
ROSHIN SCHMIDT - Marketing Officer
Colleges collaborate to bridge the education gap. In front are Acting Principal False Bay TVET College Karin Hendricks and WCCETC Principal Spencer Tonkin.
With them in the second row are faculty Jaqueline Layman, Christiana Nel, Mike Pick. Behind are, Medwin Jacobs, Colin Hogg, Derrick Sayster and Lilian van Louw
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed
between the Western Cape Community
Education and Training College (WCCETC) and
The WCCETC targets post-school youth and
adults who wish to build a foundation for further
learning. It hopes to improve their skills for
Once the student has completed their Grade 9
GETC Certificate with the WCCETC, they are then
able to enrol and further their training options.
False Bay TVET College in December. employability and/or progression to opportunities They can attain a National Certificate (Vocational)
This represents an unprecedented in TVET colleges and/or a university education. Level 2-4 which is the NQF equivalent to a
partnership agreement. It also represents an With a mature approach to education and Grade 12 Certificate upon completion with False
ongoing commitment to make education and learning, the Community Colleges provide an Bay TVET College. “The College is excited to
training more accessible in the communities opportunity to youth and adults to complete collaborate with the WCCETC. The College has
who need it most. The two institutions expressed their Senior Certificate curriculum, even when made huge inroads since its inception through
their intention to co-operate within the scope already employed. The WCCETC is in dialogue the provision and maintenance of state-of-the-art
of their mandates and sphere of competences. with youth and adults seeking to complete or facilities and providing accredited education and
The objective is to work with youth and adults, further their basic education. In a mission to training programmes.
towards basic and further education which is bridging the gaps within the education system The formalisation of the partnership between
free from discrimination. offerings, WCCETC Principal, Mr Spencer Tonkin the two institutions, is a first in the Western
Changing macro environments and growing approached False Bay TVET College Acting Cape Province. “It will facilitate greater access to
socio-economic challenges, have had adverse Principal, Ms Karin Hendricks with a proposal. training opportunities to the communities served
effects on the youth of South Africa. Sadly, The proposal centred on further collaboration by the partner colleges”, added Acting Principal
households below the poverty line, may require with the prospect of the WCCETC College Karin Hendricks.
children to leave school after Grade 9, to acting as a feeder of graduates to False Bay
assume the role of breadwinner. These pursuits TVET College. See also:
are mostly in employment paths with zero With an estimated 3.1 million illiterate https://www.westerncape.gov.za/service/
prospects. There are over 30,4 million South adults in South Africa, the General Education community-education-and-training-cet
Africans living in poverty (Stats SA 2015). and Training Certificate (GETC), is a formal
Growing up in poverty is one of the greatest qualification offered by the WCCETC. The https://mywage.co.za/decent-work/
threats to healthy childhood development. Often WCCETC works with Community Learning fair-treatment/child-labour
resulting in youth choosing a life of crime as a Centres to deliver education and training. This is
more attractive alternative. In addition, young designed to help a young person or adult who http://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=10334
adults are distracted by short term gratification would like to complete their formal education or
and impulsive decision-making, only to be left improve their basic education. It equips students http://www.dhet.gov.za/SitePages/
with crippling consequences. by fostering reading, writing and numeracy skills. CommunityCollege.aspx
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TVET COLLEGE TIMES March 2019LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Voter Education: Gauteng Provincial Legislature
in conjunction with a TVET College, host a
vigorous Youth Debate on whether to vote or
not to vote in the 2019 elections
DAVID MULEELE
T he Gauteng Provincial Legislature and
Ekurhuleni West TVET College, hosted a
critical thinking seminar that aimed to facilitate
robust youth debate on the topic: ‘To vote
or not to vote’. The debate was in respect of
the upcoming (May 2019) national and
provincial elections.
The discussion solicited youth’s views
on how they perceive the future of South
Africa and their role in that vision. That role,
is secured through participation in crucial
democratic processes such as elections. The
discussion urged young people to be active
and responsible citizens. The first step of The Youth Debate audience listen attentively
which, would be for them to register to vote
in the upcoming general elections. Current personalities. Among them were Broadcast
statistics suggest that Gauteng youth between Journalist Xoli Mngambi, Radio Personality
the ages of 18 and 29, make up the province’s Bujy Bikwa, Comedian Donovan Goliath (let
largest population bracket. Yet, they are the us keep our humour), Kaya FM Producer
least active in critical democratic processes. Bongekile Skosana and TV Presenter Jessica
The debate was therefore called in a bid to Mthimkhulu. The panel deliberated on issues
raise awareness among the youth. The debate that would facilitate young people changing
also served to probe their thoughts on the their perspective on voting.
value of voting. This is particularly relevant
in a climate where young people seemingly Panelists had this to say:
prefer ‘alternative’ methods of venting their Bujy Bikwa: Young people are frustrated. A
frustrations with government. This manifests large number of youth with qualifications are
in service delivery protests, malicious and sitting in corners doing nothing. They should Bujy Bikwa and Donovan Goliath,
wanton damage to state property, among other not just sit back and do nothing. They need to panellists in the Youth Debate
forms of destructive and anti-social behaviour. be active citizens. They should be volunteering
The debate took place in the form of a and starting their own businesses. of the hardships we are going through as
panel discussion. The panel was comprised a country. More than 26% of the general
of students of the College and influential Jessica Mthimkhulu: Youth vote because they population is jobless. More than 38% of youth
think, and hope things are going to change. She are without jobs.
encouraged young people who are eligible to
vote to go out in numbers to vote for the party Xoli Mngambi who was a moderator during the
they think will make a difference in their lives. debate said: We cannot achieve anything if we
do not get up and do something. Democracy
Donovan Goliath: As youth, we do not have to was brought about through struggle. As the
sit back and do nothing. It is estimated that youth, we need to get up and vote in 2019.
about 33% of the South African population fall
within the youth category. That is a loud voice. Students participated raising issues of service
Large enough to ensure that we see positive delivery in the communities where they reside.
change in our democracy. Other issues raised were the rising cost of
living, joblessness and other social related
Bongekile Skosana: As youth we need to go challenges. Ironically, for some, it is these very
Chantel, a Student at Germiston Campus, asks a question and vote to ensure that we bring about change issues that discourage them from voting.
during the debate in our country. This is the more so because Honourable Mike Madlala, the Gauteng
Provincial Legislature Chairperson of
Committees, encouraged students to
start debates. Especially around issues of
democracy and voting. He furthermore added,
that when he goes back to give a report to
the Gauteng legislature, he will tell them
that “Ekurhuleni West TVET College is an
institution that works”. That factually echoes
the words of the Minister of Higher Education
and Training Honourable Naledi Pandor, who
Celebrity panelists Bujy Bikwa, Donovan Goliath, Jessica Muthimkhulu, Bongekile Skosana and at the IVETA conference in Cape Town said,
Xoli Mngambi at Youth Debate ‘EWC iyaduma’.
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