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July/August - Volume 3, Issue 53
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EDITORIAL TEAM
Editor
Nhlawulo Vision Chauke
Deputy Editor
Mbalenhle Zuma Dear Student
Reporters Welcome back to the University after what I hope was a wonderful and
Malema Seroba exciting winter break spent with family and friends. This is the first
Spheyena Nothando Mngomezulu of many times I hope to connect with you throughout the course of Prof Elsa
Sara Ntswaki Mokoka the second semester, 2019. The second half of the academic year is be Coetze
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Priyanshi Tripathi well underway, with staff and students once again actively engaged
Katlego Kgasago in teaching, learning, research and community outreach programmes. Welcome new
Reatlegile Ratlagane students. We are happy to have you join the TUT family. The start of your University journey is such an exciting
time to meet new people, connect with new friends and reflect on aspirations for your future.
Mbalenhle Zuma
Naledi Mabotja I hope that you will participate in our diverse out-of-classroom programmes. The Student Affairs and Extracurricular
Development (SAED) officials are there to assist you as you navigate the path before you. Therefore, it is incumbent on
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Editor you to utilise the services and programmes offered at SAED to your advantage. Our co-curricular programmes will assist
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you to become a well-rounded graduate that is fit to respond to the needs of society and the job market. By exploring
new ways to learn outside the classroom, you have the opportunity to expand your understanding of various cultures and
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The learning programmes students are engaged in at SAED are targeted to meet individual and group learning needs. I invite
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all of you to join a student organisation or group that will challenge you to test new ideas, learn more about tolerance,
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The second semester has many student-centred events and activities like the varsity football tournament, freshers’
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however, not lose sight of your studies; that is why you are here. You must study diligently and seek help from your
lecturers and Student Development and Support staff when you are experiencing academic challenges; do not suffer in
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he founding member of Democratic He said they will strive for better living conditions
Physical Address: Alliance Student Organization (DASO) for students who are studying in universities and
Tshwane University of Technology on Pretoria campus’s branch, Sizwe colleges within the city to have a better place of
Pretoria Campus Skhosana have been recently appointed by City studying without external interruptions.
of Tshwane as a Director of Youth Development Skhosana added that they will write a
Staatsartillerie Rd, Pretoria, 0183
Management (DYDM) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) within
Building 4 – 218
The youth leader Skhosana is appointed to look the university to highlight the challenges that
Telephone: after the welfare of students living, studying in students face with accommodation within the
012 382 4266 the city. city. Skhosana said that in general logic students
According to Skhosana, his duties are to making are not supposed to be asked for experience
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sure students have conducive, safe living
BUAnewspaper@TUT.ac.za Integrated Learning (WIL).
conditions, address accommodation crisis for all
students studying within Pretoria and also for He added that they will be helping out students
internships opportunities to be easily accessible with WIL more especially the faculty of ITC,
to students within the city. Engineering, and Management Science because
“We want to make sure that all students in all most of their courses do not requires a WIL.
universities and colleges get a better education SerobaM@tut.ac.za
they hope for within the city of Tshwane.”
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Play sports or do
something you love because
substances won’t help you and with
the resources that you have been
given you can fight addiction and be
a better person.
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Thabo Nkosi
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tudent Affairs and prepared and served lunch at the event. In
Extracurricular addition, the Sanca Soshanguve football team
Development (SAED), will use TUT Soshanguve North stadium for 4
in partnership with the Directorate training and soccer matches.
of Corporative Affairs and Marketing
Speaking on behalf of beneficiaries, Thabo
took action and made yesterday a
Mokoena (not real identity) gave a vote of
Mandela day by giving back to South
thanks to TUT for what they donated. He
African National Council on Alcoholism
thanked the organization for not giving up
and drug dependence (Sanca) Soshanguve
on them, for always helping them and also
and giving drugs a red card.
thanked the community for their assistance.
Sanca Soshanguve Manager, Lena Ngombane
A recovered addict and founder of Positive
said that TUT partnered with them to help
Peer Culture, Thabo Nkosi said that he has
young people who are fighting addiction.
been clean since 2015 and urged young ones
She added that it was amazing how Nelson to find comfort in other things and stick to the
Mandela is still able to touch people’s lives programme offered at the centre.
even when he is no more.
“Play sports or do something you love because
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“This event is to help improve the recreational substances won’t help you and with the
part of our treatment programmes. Recovery is resources that you have been given you can
a process not a once off event while addiction fight addiction and be a better person.”
is hard because people tend to relapse.”
Motivational speaker, Fortune Vilakazi said that
Head of Department (HOD) Primary Education, it is important to know your opponent because
Professor Mphahlele gave a keynote address that is where the leverage is at. She added that
of behalf of Prof. Elsabe Coetzee, Acting DVC: in John 10 verse 10, the thief only comes to
SAED. steal, kill, and destroy.
She touched on the history of Nelson Mandela “The enemy is the one that is coming after our
and the different lives he has touched. Some lives. Rehabilitators and young people should
of these programmes are Nelson Mandela’s know that we are fighting the one who wants
Children Foundation and hospital which has to destroy and frustrate us.” Photo 1: Prof Mphahlele giving a key note address.
continued to add value to the development and
She said that patients should always speak of Photo 2: Fortune Vilakazi motivating the youngsters and their
survival of many needy children.
drugs as something of the past and not the parents .
“It is therefore our inherent responsibility to present because with everyone’s help the fight Photo 3: Chief Executive Officer, Celeste Duprees receiving table
carry on the legacy and pass it on to the next will be won. games and a soccer ball from Professor Mphahlele.
generation. This iconic symbol lives within
Sanca Chief Executive Officer, Celeste Duprees Photo 4: Thabo Nkosi sharing his recovery story with patients
us and every generation has the potential to
thanked TUT for all the help and the gifts that and parents.
personify his values.”
they have received. She added that she is Photo 5: From left: Motivational speaker, Fortune Vilakazi,
TUT donated a brand new soccer kit and soccer hopeful for more collaboration with TUT in the Recovering addict, Thabo Nkosi, Dimakatso Chabangu, Sanca
boots to the boys and board games to keep future. Chief Executive Officer, Celeste Duprees, Remembrance
their minds constructively active, so that they Mokoena, Sanca Soshanguve Manager, Lena Ngombane and
do not relapse and go back to substance abuse. BuaNewspaper@tut.ac.za Pastor Prince Sibanda.
The Department of Hospitality Management
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Palai elected as the
First Female Chairperson
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aroline Palai, a final year Biotechnology As the first female to hold the position she plans
student has been elected by the on bringing change as Palai said she feels that
Directorate of Health and Wellness (DHW) students are neglected and that some do not
as the first female chairperson of the peer even know where the campus clinic is situated.
educators on the 6th of July 2019 at the Alpha “Since I am leading the peer educators all this will
one conference centre for the year 2019/2020. change.”
Peer educator’s programme which falls Palai who also holds the position of a
under the Directorate of Health and Wellness Personal Development Mentor at the Top
(DHW) monitors the health of students, does Senior Leadership Program which falls under
mobilisations and residences outreaches, the Student Governance and Leadership
interventions and health talks educating Development (SGLD) used to be an academic
students. mentor at the Department of Biotechnology.
The 25 year old future Pharmaceutical She explained that this her new position as
Biotechnologist who is originally from chairperson won’t affect her studies in any way as
Rustenburg started volunteering in a local clinic she is competent enough to handle them both.
after matric, learning more about health, asking I am an organised person, I already have a
questions regarding wellness of the human body schedule for this semester so I am motivated to
growing the love for helping people. even work harder.
Palai said that she did not expect to win after She concluded by giving advice to other female
being nominated as she was up against three students saying …
males and one female.
“Do not give up, push forward and work hard so
“It is a phenomenal and a great opportunity. I that your work can be visible and stand out. Have
didn’t expect to win or even be nominated in the
that confidence.”
first place so it came as a surprise.”
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keeping MAMELODI clean
Spheyena Mngomezulu
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he Clean Up Campaign (CUC) headed by Fortune Zondo in He added that he needs funding to help sustain the Campaign.
partnership with Blacklives Studio and Ganja Clothing went out The Campaign faces challenges of people still resorting to dumping
full force on 06 July 2019 to clean up a polluted area surrounding where they have cleaned up. Zondo plans to expand the Clean-up
Bajabulile Primary School, located in Mamelodi East.
Campaign to the whole of Tshwane in future.
The TUT student, currently studying towards a Bacculaureus Education
MngomezuluSN@tut.ac.za
(FET), said that he started the campaign with the aim to clean up schools
and clinics in Mamelodi, Pretoria.
“We want to instil the
Zondo’s program saw a need to paint Bajabulile Primary School and
clean up the area surrounding the school since there was an illegal vital aspect of keeping your
dumping site near it.
The founder of CUC, Zondo , said that his intentions of initiating a
environment clean, foremost
campaign for the community mostly involving the youth, was to keep your schools and clinics.”
the community of Mamelodi clean, unpolluted safe and and also giving
back to the community.
“We are trying to show people that it’s possible to keep our communities
clean as long as you have good intentions” he said.
Since the campaign has been in full swing of cleaning up Mamelodi,
Stanza Bopape Secondary, Zakhele Primary School and Stanza Bopape
Clinic situated in the East of Mamelodi, benefited from the campaign.
“I was born and bred here in Mamelodi and also attended schooling
here. I saw it befitting to clean up my home town because in the years of
my schooling I have seen that other community member target schools
and clinics for dumping which creates a health hazard. So this campaign
helps by breaking the pattern of dumping.”
According to Zondo the campaign, borrows equipment from the local
Municipality and he buys extra equipment from his own pocket.
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Matlala tackles body shaming
Mbalenhle Zuma
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s Curvybody South Africa, Koena Matlala is set to participate in Miss Matlala believes that winning her title was just the beginning of great things
Top Curvy later this year in Lloret de Mar, Spain. ahead of her and she aims to go far with modelling. She added that she
The third year Public Management student Koena Matlala, who hopes to see herself on billboards nationally and globally in the next two
hails all the way from Flora Park in Limpopo, recently won Ms Curvybody years.
South Africa on the 1st of June 2019 at Hilton Hotel, Sandton. “I never thought I’d be one competing in pageants and in South Africa, it
Matlala is a plus size model who does not mind being called plump, has taken so long for women of bigger sizes to be recognised. Even now
curvaceous, chubby or fat. Ever since 2016 she has only been doing curvaceous women are not really given much recognition in the modelling
photoshoots and not modelling. Ms Curvybody SA was industry because we are not what society wants or expect.”
the first pageant that she entered. Matlala said that a real woman is a woman who knows her worth regardless
Matlala said that being crowned Ms of how she looks whether plus size medium or thin. It also requires one to
Curvybody is going to give her a know that they are good enough and they are able to love and appreciate
chance to work with children because the way that they look.
she knows how it feels to be body Matlala added that in order for a curvaceous woman to survive or deal with
shamed. society, they need to be confident and comfortable with themselves. She
"I want other children to added that it is not an easy journey to take because one gets criticized in
understand that we are all made every way therefore one also needs discipline and perseverance to stand
in a special way and I aim out.
to encourage them to love “Love yourself more and other people will love you back. Take all the
themselves. There is a lot of negative energy and turn them into positive energy.”
bullying among kids and
Matlala will compete in MissTopCurvy in Spain on the 1st of September 2019.
we need to make sure
they understand their ZumaMS@tut.ac.za
bodies and love
themselves."
Growing up I was a chubby child and
it was very hard for me because I was bullied
and body shamed because of the way I look.
My mother inspired me to enter the pageant
because she believed that I am beautiful,
confident and comfortable in my own skin and
body.
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FASHION DESIGN GRADUATE
makes his mark in the industry
Mbalenhle Zuma
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accalaureus Technologie (B-Tech) Fashion Collection at the TUT Fashion Department’s
Design Alumni, Bayanda Mkhathini is Annual fashion show 2017.
making waves in the constantly evolving
Whilst studying Fashion Design (in his first year
fashion industry. His African designs are
)Khathini was appointed the best student in
appealing and they portray the deep-seated
garment, pattern construction. He then scored
pride he takes in being African.
himself an internship at Tsotesti KL which was
This year Khathini has been able to showcase at from June 2014- June 2016.
the S.A Fashion Week (SAFW) Autumn/Winter
In 2016 he was one of TUT’s top three students
2019 and he is currently mentoring three young
who were granted the opportunity to showcase
upcoming fashion designers in a reality show
their craft at the 012 Fashion IMBIZO. During
called “It’s for life” on SABC2.
the same year he won The Young Designer of the
Khathini said his love for designing started whilst year Sansui Summer cup.
he was herding cattle in Nkandla, Kwa-Zulu
The young designer has a few aspirations of
Natal (KZN) in the mountains at the early age of
which he hopes to achieve before the end of
6.
this year. He anticipates launching Imbadada
“My cousins and I would just merely design Ka Bayanda Khathini which is an exquisite ready
different things using wires, soil, cloth and wood –to- wear authentically African sandal, inspired
whilst herding the cows on the mountains.” by the already existing sandal (Imbadada) found
The young designer matriculated in 2008 and on many of our streets, normally associated with
thereafter took two gap years.Later in 2010 he Zulu men who occupied the hostels before it
started assisting his mother with sewing and became a trend.
patterns. In 2013 he moved to Pretoria to study “I would love to see my brand being one of the
Financial Management at TUT. biggest in Africa, establish a junior fashion design
“With my passion for clothing and designing I academy for kids, and provide clothing for all
got motivated to change the course which I was levels of client and to develop more designs such
doing. I then decided to follow my dreams and as sneakers and boots that will make our shoes
study Fashion Design in the year 2014.” accessible for all season.”
The young designer has achieved a number of Khathini concluded by giving words of
awards from being one of the 2017 Top 4 finalists encouragement to upcoming and future Fashion
of (SAFW) Scouting Menswear competition Design TUT students and said they should follow
in association with GQ magazine, showcased their dreams and never give up on what they do
at (SAFW) Spring /Summer 2017 and again in and love.
2018 for Spring/Summer 2018/2019 Bakusasa “As South African designers/ artists we should
Collections “7 Young Rising Designers from start embracing our own cultures and start to
SAFW”. create art that tells a story of being an African
In 2017, whilst pursuing his B-Tech he started child which gives you a sense of belonging to
what he calls his Designer Development Africa, no matter your background or where you
Mentorship programme with Isabelle Lotter. find yourself to be in the world.”
He later received an award for Best Innovative ZumaMS@tut.ac.za
Bayanda Khathini at the S.A Fashion week showcasing
his Bakusasa menswear collection.
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DaSoul Prince - the importance of Intellectual Property
Malema Seroba
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hulane Prince Mlangeni known as DaSoul because technology is advance you can do DaSoul Prince said copyright is what represent a
Prince a Fine Arts 3rd year student started anything as long you have enough information. person’s work.
a record label company called DaSoul DaSoul Prince said that two years back when “When you release a new song before you sent
Prince Music and Visual Arts (DPMVA) which he came to varsity he realized that most of his it to friends, upload online and also sharing with
deals with music production, Photography, classmates relied on his music and he had to radio station you have to copyright it first so
Dramas and other artistic creativity. start something of their own. that whoever want to use it, it will be tracked
According to DaSoul Prince, one of the reasons back to you.”
“Most of the people relied on my music to push
that made him to start a company was the fact their careers and I thought it would be best if He added that institutions like Record Industry
that most of artists or black graduates face the we start something of our and this how is record of South Africa (RISA), Capasso and Sampra,
issue of employment once they graduate with label has started.” whenever your music is played, you will be
their Diploma. notified because the song is copy righted.
He added that a record label is very crucial but
The most important factor he tackled was the the problem is that higher learning institutions “Whenever your music is played you be notified,
issue of Intellectual Property (IP) and Copy Right in South African do not teach people about the because when you copyright a song they give
(CC) as it is ignored by most of the artists. important of IP. you unique International Standard Record Code
“At first I signed with record label, they ate my (ISRC code) for once and is going to be used in
Commenting on the issue that rapper Fifi all platforms you share your music.”
money and i have never received even a single Cooper overcame and the challenges Emtee is
cent. That is when I decided to go for IP by faced with now against Ambitious Records (AR), Lastly he said student should spend lot of time
registering my own company.” DaSoul Prince said that the two rappers are not investing on themselves rather than on other
He said that when he got to university he the last ones to be exploited. people because it is a waste of time.
realized that in order to survive in this industry He added that a lot of artists are going be SerobaM@tut.ac.za
of music he had to start his own company, exploited.
The 4th Industrial Revolution: RISE OF THE MACHINES
Baleseng Clifford
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s the advent of the autonomous corporate culture issues that resulted with the There are already retrenchments due to the
machines, blockchain technology, co-founder and the CEO abdicating his position impact of the fourth industrial revolution with
cryptocurrency, Artificial intelligence within the firm and with fatal internecine banks, telecommunications and entertainment
and 5G technology is on its zenith, the world is convulsion between Uber and traditional taxi firms (Telkom, SABC and DSTV) leading the
galvanized by its impact and its impetus change drivers globally, with this in mind the forth announcements of their retrenchments plans
of society but with critics trying to conscientise industrial revolution shows that change can also the mines follow suit as adaptation of
the world about its potential ominous impact on come with cataclysmic impact on others but of automation and using of apps is on the rise.
the society especially the youth, the society is the most paramount it shows that the human Technology bring new evolution and innovative
more caveat with the acceptance and the use of element plays the crucial role in terms of the ways of doing things but not everyone can adapt
the technological devices. adapting and usage of the technology. to these changes as even the millennials are
With the use of the technological devices, the The other negative impact of our contemporary struggling to adapt to some of the tech gadget
hardware and the software becoming ubiquitous technology is the fact that it helps to glorify mostly due to the money needed to purchase
especially among the youth and conglomerates, beauty and the utopia world inscribing apps like them. There are good prospects of the use of
the tech connoisseurs try to fathom, discern and snapchat and Instagram where celebrities use our technology but as mentioned before it
bridge the gap between humans’ capabilities the conduits to showcase their lifestyle and their depends on the human element and the control
and the machines capabilities with incessant material success and prodding a toxic culture and monitor by governments. The leading
research and development on the industry. of young people being more concern with conglomerates are being blamed for having too
their physical appearance and living a certain much control of their customers’ data, the likes
There are concerns with 5G technology that is
bourgeois lifestyle. of amazon and Facebook are being blamed for
not yet fully been tested enough, it is mainly
having colossal market-share and autonomy
made of 4G components and that the radiation Our economy can benefit from the rise of the
within the tech industry.
of the 5G system may cause skin or brain fourth industrial revolution but there need to
problems, the system can only connect users be concessions to get rid of the impediment The second industrial revolution resulted in
who are on the close radius for its use and it can within our sovereignty system so we can world war one that led to world war two and it
also be used to spy on users by corporates like have auspicious future, our impasse is our was due to global powers having profusion of
USA concern with China’s Huawei. current state of our political climate and our military might to be belligerent and wage war
bureaucracy affairs that affect our education on each other, the fourth industrial revolution
There are also concerns with cryptocurrency
and entrepreneur activities of which are is mankind’s vestige and should be treated with
too that it can be used for illicit financial flows
indispensable for us to meet the global level of diligence.
and the siphoned of pecuniary by racketeers
adapting to the fourth industrial revolution.
globally, Uber has made headlines with its bad
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DED HOSTS A SUCCESSFUL
HEIPA festival
Nhlawulo Chauke
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he Directorate of Extracurricular Development had the honours
of hosting a successful four days Higher Education Institutions
Performing Arts (HEIPA) Festival at the TUT Soshanguve Campus.
The participants of the event were from TUT Soshanguve Campus, TUT eMalahleni, TUT
Ga-Rankuwa, TUT Pretoria West, King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College, Sefako Makgatho
University, Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Buffalo Campus , WSU Butterworth Campus and WSU
Queenstown Campus.
The performances were in the form of choral music, drama and poetry.
The opening ceremony was honoured by the presence of the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training,
Buti Manamela. Manamela said that the festival was dedicated to giving students a platform given to showcase
their talent in various generous ways of performing arts. He added that it was exciting to see many students
actively involved in cultural performance activities.
Addressing students at South Campus Gencor Hall, Manamela highlighted the benefits of actively participating in
extracurricular activities.
“Most recent example of what it means to actively participate in these acts is Mmatema Moremi who is a product of
TUT and I am happy that she’s here so that we see the potential that such platforms can be able to produce.” He added
that the institution has produced a lot of young people who went on to make an impact in arts.
“I hope that through this platform we are able to produce many other young
people who will make an impact in the national platform.”
Skeem Saam Actor, Clement Moasa, well-known for his lead role Kwaito, was also present on the day to cast
support to students.
Manamela praised the actor’s presence by stating that Moasa made it to where he is with Skeem Saam
through his participation when he was enrolled as a Law student at the University of Limpopo.
SA Idols 2016 runner up Mmatema Moremi also blessed the students with her performance by
singing the late Whitney Houston song titled “I will always love” and her own song from her
latest album Love, Praise and Worship, ‘Ke Lerato’.
On the finally day before the results, Heipa festival Coordinator, Khanyisile Blaii
announced that the event will take place again at TUT next year.
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Skeem Saam Actor,
Clement Moasa, well-
known for his lead role
Deputy Minister of Higher Kwaito attending the
Education and Training, Buti opening ceremony.
Manamela addressing students.
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A rising star from Limpopo
Nhlawulo Chauke
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irst year Information Technology He added that receiving an award shows the
student, Kholofelo Madubanye was direction one is going.
awarded the Best Male Actor Award at
Reflecting on the presence of Clement
the Higher Education Institution Performing
Moasa, Madubanye said that he pushed
Arts (Heipa) festival 2019 which was held at
TUT Soshanguve South Campus last month. harder with the thought that the Skeem
Saam actor could be one of their Judicators.
The TUT Drama Society Soshanguve Campus
(TUTDSSC) actor said that he could not Madubanye, who started participating in
believe it when his name was called on stage drama in High School added that the secret
and declared as a winner. to doing well and receiving positive results
comes from building a strong belief in
I felt like I was yourself and taking your craft seriously.
He added that the Gauteng Ishashalazi award
dreaming. I was so winner Culture Dalamo inspires him to reach
different heights.
scared but I then “After she won the award I started working
hard believing that I can also win something
realized that it’s
too.”
He added that what matters in life is how you
mine. look at your surroundings and gain from the
positive things happening around you.
He said that the nomination he received He wishes to play in Mzansi Magic’s powerful
Higher Education Institution Performing
at the festival motivated him and built soapie by the Ferguson film, The Queen. Arts (Heipa) festival 2019 Best male Actor
something inside him. Award Winner, Kholofelo Madubanye.
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Make-up artist works her way up
Spheyena Mngomezulu
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Baccalaureus Technologiae in Performing Arts Technology
student at TUT, Kedibone Manyanye has her hands full with
her creative artistic work as a make-up artist. The entrepreneur
started her own make-up business, called Funk Dunk Make-up (FDM),
during the course of her studies.
According to Manyanye, she started Funk Dunk Make-up during her
second year in 2017. The speciality includes beauty make-up, Horror
make-up, ageing make-up, face paint pregnancy belly paint, special
effects make-up and stage, film make-up.
When she was studying towards her National Diploma in Performing
Arts Technology in 2016, Manyanye was not fond of her career path
but eventually fell in love with it.
I wanted to change my course because I felt
that I was not good with using hands but I
became motivated to do more. I told myself that
failure comes from you. If you install that
you can then you won’t fail.”
She added that believing in yourself is the best remedy to achieve
one’s heart desires.
Her exceptional talent has scored her numerous opportunities which
includes applying make-up people.
Manyanye had the privilege of working with the Ferguson Film
The founder of Funk Dunk make-up
Kedibone Manyanye shares an insight Production as an intern doing props for their set, The Queen.
about her work in make-up.
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Alumni encourages peers
Hero’s welcome for
ON TIME MANAGEMENT international medallists
Naledi Mabotja eTutor, Mokete Radebe.
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uman Resources Management alumni, Glen Legodi emphasises ilton Kekana and Kefilwe Mogawane who bagged medals at
on his peers to learn to prioritise their time wisely. Legodi recently the annual 2019 World Student Games in Italy received a hero’s
released a book titled Time and Success. He said the purpose of welcome at a special celebration lunch at Desmondi Lakeside on
the book is to show the importance of managing time and foreground Tuesday, 30 July.
success. The two formed part of team SA that has officially taken the 10th spot
The book questions different aspects and views of what success is. It also overall in the 30th Summer Universiade. Milton Kekana ran fastest in the
teaches people to define their success in the way they see fit. men’s 10,000m final securing him a gold medal. Kefilwe Mogawane’s hard
work earned him a silver medal in the 4 X 400 m relay.
The youth should realise that what Hosted by the Directorate of Sport and Recreation, Shadrack Ntangeni,
lauded the student athletes for being true TUT Ambassadors at the WSG.
they do with their time today also He praised and thanked the students for their endurance and outstanding
contributes to their success. performance that helped the team to return home with 18 medals.
Addressing the athletes, Prof Lourens van Staden, Vice-Chancellor
He said there was a huge concern when it comes to “African time” where and Principal, said in the wake of TUT celebrating its 15th birthday, it is
people are always late for events. This goes to learning the essence of imperative to highlight the significant role sport has played in elevating TUT
time discipline. to become a leader locally and internationally.
“The behaviour of being late is evidential that it is rare to find people on
time.”
Legodi said that he wants people to learn that time plays a vital role in
their success, irrespective of how they define success.
“I want people to respect time and be able to accomplish their daily
activities without any sort of procrastination.”
He explained that having his own consulting company and being able to
publish a book are some of the things he has succeeded in.
“Being able to accomplish what I am passionate about and being
rewarded both externally and internally is how I define my success.”
Being a full time student and a residence mentor at the same time meant
focusing and planning all the activities beforehand.
“I utilised my Sundays planning all the activities I must accomplish during
the week and became aware of what takes priority in my life.”
MabotjaN@tut.ac.za
Mokofane Milton Kekana of South Africa reacts after the Men's 10000m Final
at the 30th Summer Universiade in Naples, Italy, July 9, 2019.
Picture by (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong).
“One has to respect and admire the extraordinary discipline our athletes
continue to invest in putting this young university on the map. We often
compete against universities with histories decades, and even centuries,
longer than ours, which makes our achievements even more remarkable.
I must commend our staff and students in the sport and recreation
environment for their dedicated work and their remarkable contributions to
our achievements on and off the track,” Prof van Staden said.
“I can really say, on behalf of the entire TUT community, you guys deserve
this fame. I am extremely proud of you, for I know the depth of sacrifices
that come into play for every athlete - from balancing your studies with
a rigorous training programme to sticking to a strict diet. I would like to
commend you for your discipline and urge you to continue to excel in your
sports, but more importantly, never neglect your studies for they are your
priority,” he added.
Prof Elsabe Coetzee, (acting) DVC SAED said, having travelled with the
team to the WSG, was a revelation. It made her aware of the complexity
of the competition, which demands athletes to be 100% physically and
mentally prepared.
She made special mention of the TUT students’ disciplined behaviour in
the plane on their way back. “While other groups were loud and not well
organised, I was very proud to be associated with TUT for their attitude and
good manners. I want to emphasise your survival in life’s journey will depend
on your attitude and the humility you displayed in Italy. There are thousands
who came before you, but for you to survive, be remembered and remain
Glen Legodi the stars; you must continue to be disciplined and humble.”
encourages
Addressing the Vice-Chancellor, she said: “Prof Van Staden, I was inspired by
peers with his
book the hard work of our staff at those games. We often would think people go
there just to watch the games, but not our staff. They are a dedicated group
who worked extremely hard in taking care of the athletes and their needs.”
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to take part in the Naledi Mabotja
World Cup G
oing into women’s month we look at women
like Minenhle Thwala who strive to be the
best in academics and sports.
“There was a time I stopped training and focused
only on my academics but after exams I trained
much harder and as a result I got 2 medals.”
Naledi Mabotja
The third level Events Management student was Thwala looks forward to winning more medals and
C
ivil Engineering Alumni, Kalman Kozma awarded 2 third position medals at the University to also raise the TUT flag.
is set to participate at the 2020 Summer Sports South Africa (USSA) in July at Rhodes She said that karate teaches discipline, integrity,
Olympics in Tokyo. University. She was the only woman in the Tshwane and solidarity. “With these three elements I am able
University of Technology (TUT) karate team to to build up my confidence as well as a positive open
Kozma is ranked number two Fencer in South obtain a medal.
Africa (SA) and number 30 in the world. This mind towards my academics.”
comes after the Baccalaureus Technologiae Thwala was a victim of bullying in primary school Looking at statistics mostly, women are victims of
(Btech) in Environmental Engineering student and high school. She said she could not defend
assault and it would be better if we always knew
took part in the National Fencing Tournament herself but for people not to bully her she learn to
how to defend ourselves and our fellow sisters.
at Rhodes University and was crowned third in a defend herself.
competition that had 120 participants. “I would encourage all ladies to take part in karate
“I have always loved karate but could not find a
to protect themselves. The world is cruel to us
“In the group rounds I won all my bouts (matches) trainer. At the moment I only have a white belt
and men cannot protect us anymore, we have
and I was ranked first in the table but in the semi- which symbolises purity, the beginning.”
become their victims.” She said that she bids for all
final match it was a bit tough and my opponent She explained that she does not need a black belt to women to join karate not only to be able to defend
won. I would have love to win but now I will learn be seen as a champion because she is already one. themselves but also build up their confidence and
from my mistakes and do better in the next self-esteem.
Being a full time student and a sportswoman can be
competition.” challenging but when you set your mind to it then MabotjaN@tut.ac.za
Kozma started fencing in 2007 when his father you can do it.
introduced him to it and he has been enjoying
from there onwards.
He said that fencing is a unique sport in SA and Karate students selected to compete at
there are not a lot of people who know of it.
Not only is he selected to participate in next year’s
the All African Tournament
Olympics but he is also selected to take part in the
Naledi Mabotja
next World Cup and African Championship next
T
year. wo Karate TUT students have been selected “The thing that encouraged me to join karate is
“The World Cup is very different to any local as part of the Karate National team that will that it is a discipline sports. It taught me to stop
competition. The level of fencing is very high and take part at the All African Tournament (AAT) fighting with no reason.”
very tough and competitive but it also provides in Zimbabwe. He has been partaking in karate for 11 years and
me with a lot of exposure to be able to fence Sanele Mthwetha, third year Information is ecstatic to have been chosen to be a part of the
against other fencers from different nations. It Technology (IT) student and Scelimpilo Buthelezi, national team.
helps a lot for my own fencing as I’m able to learn second year in Policing, were chosen soon after the
a lot from such big tournaments.” Both Mthethwa and Buthelezi said that being
University Sports South Africa tournament (USSA). part of the University Sport South Africa (USSA)
He added that fencing in SA is not on the same Mthethwa managed to collect at least three (3) tournament was quite amazing for them. They
level as in the world championship winning teams medals at the tournament but he is hoping for believed that the judges were fair and that all
and there is still more to be done but he is positive more at the next tournament. winners were selected fairly.
that he will be one of the best fencers in the world
someday. He explained that karate is a codified system When asked about strategies and plans they plan
and tradition of combat practice. He added that to implement in the AAT, Mthetwa said that he will
“One should always true to oneself and by karate has helped him in terms of problem solving, double his training time and spend less time with
doing so you will have a unique edge over the memory retention and self-control. friends and on social media.
competition.”
“I am currently doing the most brutal and While Buthelezi believed that watching videos of
He said that to succeed in what you are doing you hardest style of karate called kyokushin. It needs his previous matches and looking at what he can
always have to be confident and believe that you endurance, patience and respect.” improve will help him to win.
can do it no matter how big the challenge is.
Buthelezi said that he was a violent person MabotjaN@tut.ac.za
MabotjaN@tut.ac.za growing up but since he started karate, he is calm.
Netball duo selected to play at CUCSA games in 2020
Mbalenhle Zuma
A
fter they were selected to play for the about the sport itself and it has taught them to be for the team next year.
Netball Dream Team at the recent responsible and disciplined. Out of the 32 university teams that participated at
University Sport South Africa (USSA) Mokoena recently played at the professional the USSA games this year, Mokofane’s selection as
Championships last month, Zanele Mokoena, first netballers’ league called the Telkom League and part of Team SA meant that she has worked hard
year Bachelor of Education student, and Happy her selection as part of the team which will play with determination to get to where she is now.
Mokofane, second year Accounting student, next year at the CUCSA games means that she
have both been selected as part of Team South Mokoena said that as a woman in the sporting
needs to work extra hard. “I believe that this is industry she is proud of who she is and her motto
Africa (SA) which is set to participate at the the beginning of good things and I plan to have a
Confederation of University and Colleges Sports is that hard work beats talent. She added that she
98-100% shooting rate in each and every match always keeps in mind that anything is possible
Associations (CUCSA) games next year. that I will play going forward. This means I will be provided that she keeps working hard towards her
The duo, who both play Goal Attacker (GA), Wing putting extra hours and determination.” goal.
Attacker (WA) and Goal Shooter said the reason Mokofane said that she is honoured and privileged
they play netball is because they are passionate ZumaMS@tut.ac.za
to be selected as one of the people who will play
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VARSITY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Naledi Mabotja
T
UT Men Football marched towards winning the 2019 “The pressure is always there but we have to always keep
Varsity Football with a 0 – 2 win against University calm and not show the opponents that we are pressured.
of Johannesburg (UJ) at UJ Soweto stadium on the We also came with a game plan to collect three points,
1st of August. although we only managed two we are happy about it.”
The team managed to score two goals within 10 minutes MabotjaN@tut.ac.za
of the first half of the game. The first goal came from
Ronald Mabasa and Thabiso Lebitso coming with the goal
which was a volley from a tight angle. Although UJ had Boipelo Molale (Walaza) crowned Man of the match at
promised war, TUT did not seem shaken and got their after a clash between TUT Men Football match against
victory. University of Johannesburg (UJ)
Boipelo Molale (Walaza), left centre back and Man
of the Match, said that they had practised
hard and had implemented good strategies
that best worked for the team. He believed
that they had to come with a win, one way or
another.
“We ticked all the right boxes, considering
that we have already won two games in a
row. We are planning on playing 9 games and
hoping to win all.”
Molale said that they wanted to win this game
because they lost against UJ last year so they
had to put more effort than they did in the
previous encounter in order for them to win.
Sikhumbuzo Ncube (Zulu), Goalkeeper, said
that their aim was to win from the get go and
not give UJ a chance to win against TUT again.
He said that the team worked together although
there was so much pressure. TUT number one supporters came to witness
the match and entertain other supporters.
Rachel and Letago added to TUT Football's achievement
Malema Seroba
R
achel Sebati, final year student in Sport one faces during the career because without a part of my dreams to play in Europe.”
and Exercise Technology (SET NDip) challenges there is nothing to learn. Modiba said that signing for a team in Europe
and Letago Modiba, who is currently was always a goal and to sign for a team that
studying towards her Magister Technologiae (M
Tech) in Organizational leadership, have added God’s plans are compete in the UEFA Women Champion League
(UWCL) is a bonus.
another achievement to Tshwane University of
Technology (TUT) Football after they officially
always the best “It is still surreal but I am eager to play in one
signed for Minsk in Belarus. compared to ours. of the biggest competitions in the world and
experience the high level performance female
Sebati said that she feels blessed and honoured. Remember you are running football has to offer,” said Modiba.
She said that it is an opportunity that she has
been waiting for almost the whole of her career. your own race and work at She added that, as Nelson Mandela famously
“I am very excited, very enthusiastic and your own pace. said, sport has the power to change the world
and has also the power to change an individual’s
determined for the upcoming tournament. world. Modiba said students should engage in
Personally feels it’s a huge achievement just to Sebati said that she takes this sport, even for recreational purposes as it gives
be part of this team and immediately heading to opportunity as a start of greatness. Modiba said you a family and support base to assist you in
a big tournament.” she is extremely grateful for this opportunity to your studies away from home.
She added that if sport is something you sign for a professional team in Europe.
love, you should never quit despite the trails, SerobaM@tut.ac.za
“It is indeed a blessing which I am planning to
tribulations, challenges and disappointment grab with both hands because it has always been
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