May/June 2018 - Volume 2, Issue 3
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ne of South Africa’s most revered event hosted at the Vaal University of Technolo- Two of its students, one club member and athletes, Mogadi Caster Semenya, has gy from 27 to 29 April 2018.04.24 one staff member were part of team SA at the recent Commonwealth Games and added to Osigned an agreement with the Tshwane The announcement of the agreement between the medal tally. Two international students also University of Technology (TUT) to become the TUT and Semenya was made at an official made their presence felt at the event University’s number one sporting ambassador. welcome back event for a group of five TUT According to the year-long agreement, that affiliated athletes who participated in the recent Stephen Mokoka, Olympian and South Africa’s will be up for review annually, Semenya will run Commonwealth Games. 10 000m sensation; Dumisani Chauke, TUT’s Sport Organiser & Netball SA’s thriving coach; in TUT colours at local events. Caster participat- Speaking at the event, Semenya said she TUT athletics club member Henricho Bruint- ed for TUT during the University Sports South wanted to make a change in the lives of young jies and Caster Semenya, the country’s leading Africa National Institutional Track and Field people, especially those in rural areas in the female athlete who is currently enrolled for a B country. Sharing her own experiences as a child Tech: Sport Management, represented South from a rural area and the challenges she had to Africa. Semenya clinched gold medals in the overcome, she said this change in her life is all women’s 800 m and 1500 m events, among about improving sport at TUT and highlighting others breaking Zola Budd's 1 500m national the opportunities the University offers to the record. Henricho went on to also earn silver South African youth. medals in the men’s 100m final and the 4x100 m “I want to show children that anything is possi- relay race. ble through hard work and effort,” she said. International student, Erikah Seyama, who She added that although she has studied at studies Sport Management and hails from two other big universities in the country, she Swaziland, participated in the high jump event. was inspired by TUT’s approach as a people’s Calvin Ndlovu, a Master’s Student in Organi- university. sational Leadership from Zambia, strutted his At the beginning of 2018 Semenya and Du- stuff on the squash court. misani Chauke, Netball SA’s thriving coach and Team SA bagged 37 medals and ended 6th TUT’s Sport Organiser both enrolled for a B overall in the medals ranking. The medals were Tech in Sport Management at TUT. as follows: 13 Gold, 11 Silver, and 13 Bronze.
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EDITORIAL TEAM Editor Athenkosi Lolwana BUIST SRC leadership Social Media Editor Hlonipha Respect Masinga Tumi Mary Mphaho shwane University of Technology BUIST SRC president Gofamodimo Nkape Events Coordinator welcomed Botswana international said they were happy to meet people who are Kgolongwana Mailula Tuniversity of sciences and Technology dealing with such a large number of students Layout and Design (BUIST) SRC student leaders for training. The who remain dedicated as the people they saw, training took place at Toppieshoek over a Nkape continued that BUIST is only five years Nadia Ross few days and included a campus visit at the old and only caters for two thousand students. (TUT Printing Services) Pretoria west campus, which was followed by “South Africa is on a good path to development Reporters an interview on Tshwane Fm. The TUT SRC the people we met are advanced in the field Tumi Mphaho interacted with the BUIST SRC in a session that of student governance and leadership “, said Mvuselelo Lubisi took place at Pretoria west campus Leadership Nkape. Lindokuhle Mabena lab. Sipho Sekese TUT SRC president, said the Jeanette Tshakane session was fruitful they discussed the economy Rhulisa Mogane (Polokwane) and issues of governance and were all pleased to Katlego kgasago (Polokwane) Dean of student affairs from have met fellow students of Botswana Lungile Mthombeni (Emalahleni) BUIST, Dr Kitso Sidiba said Nolitha Nganase (Mbombela) Student life and governance officer, Tshephang Nthabiseng Lonia Legodi they learnt more than they Manyesa said the SRC training went well for (Mbombela) had anticipated.” Dr Kitso Botswana international university of science and technology, their student leaders really loved Contributors said they came to train the training, we got very positive feedback, said Alice Ledwaba their SRC but it is for the Manyesa. Nompumelelo Magagula student leaders to say if they “As a facilitator, part of what we do is to sell our For daily news updates follow us have indeed learnt or not. programme, not only to our institution but to ”We chose TUT because it other institutions”, Manyesa added. Manyesa also indicated that in the future Facebook: BUA Campus News has good facilities that we TUT would continue having engagements with unfortunately do not have,” BUIST. “ We are currently trying to sign MOU’s said Dr Kitso. with other institutions to provide developmental Twitter: @Bua_news training programms.”
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BUA page 2 he University will become the first higher education institution in South Africa where a pilot project of a comprehensive, SAPS lead Campus Safety Strategy, Twill be rolled out. The Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, announced the pilot project on Friday, 11 May, following a dialogue with students, a meeting with members of the Executive and Campus Management Committees as well as a walk-about in the community around the Soshanguve campuses.
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tudents face many difficulties through their stories, but Lorraine was brave enough their first days in varsity getting to come out with her story and even offered S registered and also looking for other victims a shoulder to cry on. accommodation, for those who come from Lorraine explains that she was advised to far places the situation becomes worse take time off schooling to recover from because they become desperate and take the incident but she was reluctant knowing whatever that comes their way. that she had a goal to achieve and she Lorraine Khoza graduated her National stayed and continued to study towards her Diploma in Internal Auditing during the National Diploma. 2018 autumn graduation season, she took a brave step and took to Facebook to detail “Situations such as a story of how she was raped and assaulted during her first month in varsity looking for mine we encounter day accommodation. to day as women and it “At exactly a month into varsity fresh from high school, I was raped by a total stranger hurts, it is wrong also whilst looking for accommodation in Ga- so it’s either you deal Rankuwa” said Lorraine explaining the incident. with it permanently or TUT STUDENT Lorraine explained that the perpetrator you allow it to deal with found her crying walking around the streets ARRESTED looking for accommodation, she further you” said Lorraine she for said that at first she was reluctant to open further said that she up to the perpetrator however, after a attempted rape while talking to him she eventually opened could not allow what up to and told him that she was looking Mvuselelo Lubisi for accommodation, at which point the happened to bring her perpetrator offered to assist her to look for former international student allegedly a place. down. stabbed a Tshwane university of Lorraine added that though the perpetrator Later the perpetrator offered her a place to Technology (TUT) engineering student was arrested later released which pained A sleep over that night saying that he stayed in an attempt of rape. The incident happened at her a lot, she feels that justice was not with a lady who the victim would share a the Soshanguve South campus where campus served and would not be able to elaborate bed with. “If it was not for my late aunt who security guards came to the rescue of the on the case as it raises every now and then called police from home I would be dead screaming female student. due to further investigations. by now” said Lorraine explaining how she There was an attempt of rape at the Sos- survived the incident. We congratulate you Lorraine on your graduation and we wish you all the best for hanguve South campus, security officers According to Lorraine, the perpetrator your future endevours, we as Bua stand with apprehended the suspect and he was taken locked her into the house for hours that is all victims of violent gender-based crimes to Soshanguve police station where he was when she started panicking, asked to bath, and we say charged with attempted rape and assault. Pro- and contacted her aunt for help. It is very fessor Elsabe Coetzee interim Campus Rector rare to find victims of rape coming out with #NotInOurName Soshanguve condemned any act of violence against any students confirming that the victim was rushed to Goerge Mokhari hospital for se- vere injuries, she also added that the suspect is not a registered student for the 2018 academic year. Nomadlozi Mohlala a student from the Sos- hanguve campus said the student was studying in an open classroom when she was attacked. “The student was from a study room, she then left for a bathroom break it was at that moment when she was attacked” Mohlala explained. Cases of violence against women in univer- sities have continued to shock South Africa in past weeks. A 23-year-old man and ex-boy- friend at the Mangosuthu university of Technol- ogy campuses fatally shot a 21-year-old female student. The suspect was arrested at the scene with an unlicensed firearm. In another case, Sandile Mtsoe was sentenced to 32 years in prison at the South Gauteng high court after being found guilty of killing and burning Karabo Mokoena.
BUA page 4 MARIMBA SING-ALONG session at TUT Polokwane Campus Rhulisa Mogane
n 26 April 2018 Student Governance & to learn more about my culture and background Leadership Development (SGLD) held of marimba”. Oa top Arts and Culture program which Although a few students were reluctant to featured a Marimba sing-along session. This is participate the crowd gained momentum as the first time the SGLD does an event of this the atmosphere drew more and more people to nature in Polokwane campus. participate and get an opportunity to learn and The purpose of the eventwas to “bring everyone create beats of their own. Tumelo Sithole told together students and stuff alike to improve the BUA that “she would like for SGLD Polokwane relationships amongst themselves and make to do more events like this as it helps students people aware of the power of music and how refresh and to do something different ones in a music can bring people together” said Mr King while”. CAREER Phakwago the project coordinator from SGLD. The marimba sing-along session thought students who attended how to play drums, dance and name the different kinds of the EXPO drums, Juliet Kenisha Ziso said “it was interesting inspires pupils to I got to learn what the drums are called and I got make right choices
Jeanette Tshakane
upils from Modiri High School were inspired to reach for the stars when TUT Pand career experts visited their school in their township of Ga-Rankuwa on Friday 11 May to avail information and career guidance to pupils towards their future studies and careers. The young people heard from career experts and accessed information about the various application processes for universities, information on bursaries and other financial aid programmes. Among the companies that were invited there was representation from audit firm KPMG, Batsumi travelling, NECSA, Capsium Culinary school and Dennel, all of which had guest speakers. "Career expo’s are about companies educating pupils about different career options and paths we have brought big companies here to inspire these learners” said Hope Botshelo Booysen, a Top senior student of TUT. Career motivation and inspiration to the Grade 12 learners is very vital as it guides them into the right path just after matric said Principal Ronald Maake of Modiri high school emphasizing how TUT has always assisted their learners, “TUT has always been helpful, as a school we need all the help we can get from all community stakeholders and TUT has continued to help us and we are pleased. The expo was a true success all the matriculates were exposed to information and knowledge about tertiary studies and different job paths available for them with many asking that more people with knowledge and different experience needed to visit continuously to empower and guide them to choose their career paths wisely.
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Hlonipha Masinga
esotho is a high-altitude, landlocked country’s diamond industry have helped improve This scenic country is led by a constitutional Kingdom in country in Southern Africa. Its material conditions, and the capital, Maseru, has monarchy government which means that a L capital city is Maseru. Lesotho is a scenic grown to become one of Southern Africa’s most monarch such as a King acts as a head of state land of tall mountains and narrow valleys. It is attractive cities. However over time thousands within the parameters of a written or unwritten completely encircled by the Republic of South of its citizens have been forced by the lack of or blended constitution. The reigning King is Africa and depends on SA for access to the opportunities to find work at South African King Letsi III who has led since 1990 and the outside world but it is separated from it by mines. Prime Minister Thomas Thabane who fled to forbidding mountain ranges. Lesotho is extremely homogenous with almost South Africa. This Kingdom in the Sky has been rocked by military coups, and a failed coup This country is mostly 98% of the country’s population made up of the Basotho ethnic group. Sesotho and English where the Prime Minister fled to safety in South made up highlands where are the official languages. The Basotho can Africa after an army general was assassinated. be distinguished by the Basotho hat which is many of the villages can be a conical woven hat with a distinctive reached only on horseback, topknot; it is a symbol of Lesotho's unification. In by foot or by light aircraft. Lesotho both the men and Lesotho owes a long history of political women wear the wool Basotho autonomy to the mountains that surround it and blanket as a cloak regardless protect it. The mountain kingdom was first the of the season and often has domain of Khoisan-speaking hunter-gatherers. In colourful patterns. It protects the the 19th century the Sotho, led by Moshoeshoe I, Basotho against the harsh cold took control of the region. Lesotho has endured but also worn as a status symbol decades of turbulent politics, periodic economic and cultural identification. crises, and grinding poverty since gaining its The currency used in this country independence from Great Britain in 1966. is called the Basotho “Loti” or This former British colony is a culturally Maloti in plural, it is pegged to conservative country, its people have welcomed the South African Rand at a Ratio modernization programs that begun in the of 1:1, the rand is freely accepted 1990s, that have brought new wealth to the everywhere in Lesotho, but the Loti country. Tourism and revenues from the is not accepted in South Africa.
A SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS to all International student graduates Hlonipha Masinga
e are at the end of the autumn Bua Campus News would like to congratulate Pontsho Manzi Graduations of 2018 and we wish to all the graduates. It is never easy celebrate the international student to leave your home for another W town, city let alone country, we community by congratulating all International graduates in TUT. The International Students commend all of you for your efforts, Organization (ISO) is an office that assists congratulations and well done we students from outside South Africa with basic wish you only the best for your future needs such as applications, requirements for endevours. applications, registrations, medical aid and issue supporting documents for study permits. In 2018, 1692 international students are registered at the Tshwane University of Technology. These students are from various parts of the world spanning over 44 different countries and in April/May 271 International students will have graduate from the International Students Office.
7 page BUA FEMICIDE.: a national tragedy Lindokuhle Mabena
hough not everyone understands what A student in Mechanical Engineering Lebogang had been assaulted by her partner who is also a femicide is, but a large number of femi- Mokaba (21) said “this whole thing make women student by allegedly trying to rape her and ended cide cases are occurring. Femicide or feel as if they are being owned inside their rela- up stabbing her. T tionships because boyfriends tend to be bosses feminicide generally is a sex-based hate crime This type of crime now raises a fear on female term used to describe the murder of a woman now”. Lebogang added that age difference also students in varsities even making them afraid as a result of an intimate partner, by intimate counts in relationships because when someone is of their boyfriends as well. Fikile Sihlubane (20) partner this can also be understood as a former over five years older than you then they become studying Mechanical Engineering said that it is a or current spouse or partner. in control of everything. good thing to hang around with males in order to Back then this type of a crime dominated in Though the campaign was initiated, it did not get to know them better, but when it comes to societies where husbands, boyfriends or even seem to sink into everyone’s minds since there abusive ones then it raises a fear within. “Femi- scorned exes killed their partners but this has was even a status trending on social media that cide is not a good thing because we as women now escalated into universities. #ManAreTrash, men are still continuing assault- will start being insecure and devastated, but it ing and murdering their women. Instead of the is easy to see if someone if abuse because they There is a big difference between femicide and campaigns becoming a remedy it became a sort act all protective would not want to see you with male homicide in specific ways. In most cases of catalyst to the whole situation because from anyone. I think that campaigns fighting against femicide is by partners or ex-partners and also then, there has been a rise in cases of women women abuse should be initiated every now and involves on-going abuse at home with threats or missing, murdered and found dead. then to raise awareness. intimidation, sexual violence or situations where women feel powerless. This issue is now slowly penetrating universities where you find female students being sexually, There are different types of femicide namely, physically abused and killed by their boyfriends. intimate, murders in the name of honour, dow- There’s even a recent case whereby a student ry-related femicide and non-intimate femicide, from Mangosuthu University of Technology but lets us put more focus on intimate femicide (MUT) who was murdered by her former part- which is controversial lately. The first point of ref- ner. Zolile Khumalo aged 21 years was report- erence we can look at is case of Sandile Mantsoe edly murdered by her former partner following who was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend what police has described as a domestic quarrel. last year Karabo Mokoena. She was murdered, Tshwane University of Technology experienced burned and dumped in a veld. This prompted a almost a similar case where a female student movement called #NotInMyName. 2018 Autumn Graduations in Perspective Tumi Mary Mphaho
The institution’s mandate is to see its students From 16 to 18 April, 2 555 students from 6 170 qualifications conferred on successful excelling academically. It is the University’s pride the Faculty of Humanities received their students. This number included a total of nine to see students reaping the rewards of their hard qualifications at the Soshanguve Campus. DoctoratesTech degrees, 71 Masters Tech work. The Tshwane University of Technology’s This number included the 13 Doctorate and 13 degrees, 1 414 B Tech degrees and 2 209 National graduation numbers are on a steady incline, with Master’s degrees, 501 B Tech degrees, as well Diplomas. a total of 10 904 successful graduates receiving as 2 526 National Diplomas. On 18 and 19 April, At the University’s distant campuses in their qualifications from April 2018. This numbers the Faculty of Economics and Finance and the Mbombela, Emalahleni and Polokwane have increased compared to last year’s .In 2017 Faculty of Communication Technology conferred graduation ceremonies will take place between the total number of successful graduates stood 1 337 and 455 qualifications respectively. The 23 and 29 May. At the Mbombela Campus a total at 10 148. That proves the brighter future for the Faculty of ICT also conferred 8 M-Tech degrees. of 475 students will receive qualifications; at the TUT community. Graduation ceremonies at the Pretoria Campus Emalahleni Campus 246 students will graduate; The 2018 Autumn Graduation Ceremonies took commenced from 4 to 14 May, with a total of while the Polokwane Campus will confer 395 place from 16 April and will end on 29 May. qualifications. On the commencement of the annual Autumn Bua Editor, Athenkosi Lolwana (3rd from the left) Graduation Ceremonies, Gauteng MEC of received his B-Tech in International Communication Education, Phanyasa Lesufi graced the School of . Education with his presence at Soshanguve south campus (Gencor hall). Out of the total of 10 904, twenty received doctoral qualifications and 146 received the master’s qualification.
BUA page 8 9 page BUA Tumi Mphaho
Tell us about yourself My Name is Ziyanda Mbambo, a proud former student of the Tshwane University of Technol- ogy. I am a Marketing gradu- ate with a Bachelor Degree in Marketing Management, I have staff discussing problems and solutions for the a Diploma in Business Management and a post benefit of the students and this I truly enjoyed. graduate qualification in education. Currently, I am busy with an Honours degree in Education- How has life been since varsity? al Psychology at UNISA. My real passion lies in I obviously left TUT and joined the ranks of the uplifting and restoring of the dignity of the black working class where the pressures of adulthood woman and the black child. I was recently select- became a reality. I worked in recruitment in ed as one of the top 100 Semi-finalists in the Mrs private sector, then later moved to the public South Africa Passion for 2018 competition. I’m sector departments such as the department of an avid community builder with an aim to take small business enterprises, science and technolo- up two charities, one focused on helping adult gy and I then studied towards my post graduate women with the ability to read, simply because qualification in education after which I Started my tious and most of all relatable woman who is I believe illiteracy is the cause of many struggles Honours degree. Whilst teaching at a local school striving to be the best version of herself. I am amongst women today and the other for abused in my community I was encouraged to start a shoe hoping that somewhere somehow, someone can women and children. collection campaign after seeing children going to be inspired by my journey and realise that they Tell us about your childhood school without any shoes in the cold winter and are never too old, too young or too different to go watching others teasing one another for not hav- I had a normal upbringing, I was raised in a Chris- out there and be a change maker that they want ing decent clothing. This behaviour affected the tian home with both my wedded parents, so I and need to be. I am at the same time trying to targeted kids academically and I was moved by always knew I would end up getting married and raise awareness in 3 areas namely firstly the area passion start the campaign as this is close to me raise kids. I was the indoors type, spent much of of learning disabilities. because I grew up in the same situation as them. my time reading. I started reading from the age of How can we as TUT with our students assist 11, fortunately my mother opened a library card What is the Tammy Taylor Mrs South Africa you? for me at a young age, it helped me experience a competition and what is it about? I want to come back to Tut and address students life I wouldn’t have when it comes to mind ex- The Tammy Taylor Mrs South Africa Competition by way of Q and A sessions, give lectures and panding. is a female empowerment programme for mar- motivational talks not only to create exposure for Tell us about your time at TUT ried women in South Africa. It’s not a traditional myself but to also as a way of giving back. I will pageant in the normal sense of the word rather a I had a very lovely time at TUT, I believe the motivate students and answer their questions. life changing experience to challenge women to University nurtured my leadership skills. In high I know black women have so many questions be the best versions of themselves. It runs over 4 school I was part of the drama society. I took part that they need answered, that I would be happy months where we are given obligations to fulfil. in the theoretical plays and I always played the to address and to get students talking especially There are series of workshops in business skills leading role. High school definitely birthed my female students. and life skills for development for those who leadership skills and being elected as the class How do we vote for you? wish to be entrepreneurs and change agents in head in my matric year was a notable achieve- societies. This programme helps women discover Top 25 judging will be happening towards the end ment, but I do believe that it’s my years at varsity their capabilities to make serious and meaningful of June, I am obviously hoping to make it to the that eventually made me the leader I am today. change in society. top 25 with everyone’s help by voting for me via During my 2nd year at TUT I was elected as a sending a sms with the name Ziyanda Mbambo to course representative for our Marketing Faculty Why did you enter the competition and how far 35959 and following me on my link and share my this meant taking up responsibility for raising are you now? picture as well: Facebook. matters of concern to students with senior faculty I believe that I am a mature, I driven and ambi- Marketing, Logistics and Sport Management Department entertain first years Department of Marketing, Logistics and Sports Management held a Fun Jeanette Tshakane day for all their first years at the Laduma Stadium in Pretoria Campus. he aim of the event was to combine the students to be one group as they are from Tthe same TUT’s biggest department. Tebogo As like any other events, there are challenges that Ramoneng, one of the events organisers and Rec- one might face in making the event to be a suc- reation Management student says”This MLS fun cess. “one of the challenges that we were facing as day is all about getting to know each other and be a the organisers was acquiring sponsorships for our team as they will need assistance from one another, event in the period of planning this day, but even- at some point” she concluded. Sports Management tually we managed to pull some sponsors”- Thulane First year student Prince Matjila emphasised that Thokwane, Sports Management Btech Student & “next year we won’t find it difficult to interact with organiser of Fun day. Big companies like Vodacom other students as we are getting to know each oth- & Romans Pizza came on board,Lecturers came er on this event” he says through with recreational equipment and health & wellness pulled up as well. The event was seen as This is the second time that such event was held, the first one happened this year on the 12th of successful as many students participated in activ- March. A number of five hundred students were ities that requires them to have strategic thinking expected, but only less than a hundred first years and to be able to work as a team. Students were came through. The department have hope that the served with snacks after participating in their activi- number of students will drastically increase and ties.The department is definitely looking forward to that more students will participate in future events more events like this in the future. as it is for their own benefit.
BUA page 10 Introduce yourself Nolitha Nganase
My name is Nolitha Nganase from Louis Trichardt, on Limpopo. I am the first born out four children. I am a second year student studying a National Diploma in Public Management at Mbombela Campus. I am fit person who enjoys working out and playing Netball and debating for the campus team. What is the most embarrassing What inspires you? moment? My father inspires me, he works hard every day and is My most embarrassing moment was when I was on successful regardless of white supremacy oppressing my way to formal event in high heels looking lovely him in working environment. as ever. As I walking towards the venue, people were staring at me and I tripped and fell. Most people What keeps you motivated? were laughing but I got help from a few people, after My grandmother and graduation day keeps me that embarrassing moment I did not wear heels for motivated. My grandmother always motivates to work months. hard but most importantly makes sure I am doing what I love with my life. Whenever I feel like giving My dreams and goals up on studies I imagine my graduation day and my My goal is to finish my National Diploma in record grandmother screaming my name as I receive my time with some distinctions and continue towards diploma. a B-tech. My dreams are to open my own sports academy for the unprivileged youth, There is so much Social media Account? potential in disadvantaged areas but due to lack of Unfortunately I am not very active on social media but resources and equipment and proper training, the I am on Facebook as Nolitha Nganase. chances of getting very far with sports is very low and I want to increase those chances. Your experience working on BUA? My experience working on BUA has been very interesting, meeting new people and learning how to communicate better. BUA has taught me to manage my time better, when there is an event I have to cover for the newspaper I have to be there before it starts and it will not wait for me. The last book I read The last book I read was called revived by Cat Patrick. It is a science fiction book about a young that can come back to life every time she dies through a chemical called revived. She later befriends a classmate with cancer but unfortunately the chemical cannot heal diseases, she now had live with the fact she could come back to life every time she “accidentally” died but could not help her new friend. Why should people read BUA? BUA is a platform where student’s achievements can be recognized on campus and a platform where students can especially voice out their problems when they feel that they are not being heard.
11 page BUA E Presents Soshanguve Campus hosts Intercampus Choral 2nd Annual Choral competition Tumi Mary Mphaho
he Soshanguve South campus hosted the share their talent and prepare for the South Af- Music Festival Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) rican Tertiary Institutions Choral Association’s T2nd Inter campus choral music festival (SATICA) competition, where we are expecting at the student center on 21 April 2018 where a good representation of the university in the featuring all 6 TUT campus choirs were represented in 2018 SATICA competition” Lekoloane added. the Soshanguve for the competition which was In the Western African categories, Ga-Ranku- adjudicated in categories of western, African, wa won first, Pretoria 2nd and Mbombela 3rd. Isitibili, crossover and indigenous\folklore In the African rendition Ga Rankuwa was first, rendition. The adjudicators were Schalk Van Soshanguve 2nd and Pretoria was 3rd. The tra- All TUT studnts and staff are invited Der Merwe and Phindile Mpetshwa who were ditional category was clustered with the Isitibi- EE E T A E adjudicator of the first annual competition. li, crossover and indigenous categories where Mpetshwa alluded that the choirs had outdone Ga Rankuwa continued to dominate coming Schalk van der Merwe was themselves and recommended them for the in first, Soshanguve 2nd and Emalahleni 3rd. T E E E T E E A impressed with the talent risks taken in the African rendition, where he Overall the results were as follows, Pretoria got Soshanguve South ampus showcased he said “the choir was amazed at the choice of songs attempted 3rd position with 77.1%, 2nd was Soshanguve performances were beyond amazing the by the choirs saying the songs were “massive.” with 82% and Ga Rankuwa was crowned first 21 April 2018 Western African category was amazing position with 88%. T 10 00 to watch and hear, the sound that “In essence the performances were great, Elias “Professor Lebuso” Kholane, conductor Student entre the choirs produced is something though one or two choirs failed to reach their of the Ga Rankuwa choir said they were well to be compared with heaven” he climax. Music is structured in three ways the prepared beyond the word prepared yet still said. intro, body and climax we missed that element feeling unprepared and pressured to perform. ome and enjoy great performances of climax in some performances but hopefully “We encountered challenges of transportation the conductors will work on that going into the as most of the members are live far from cam- y all si TUT earning Site hoirs future,” Mpetshwa continued to say. pus and some were writing on the day of the event, I realised how effective our rehearsals under one roof Michael Lekoloane, of the Directorate of Ex- were through all the trouble however, we are tracurricular Development (DED) told Bua that looking forward to SATICA as much as we were this competition is a great platform to embrace looking forward to this event”, said Elias. For more information contact or visit: South African heritage through choral music and to display the talent amongst TUT campus Soshanguve choir director, Tshepiso Mfikoe choirs to the student community. said, the 2018 competition was tough as all choirs went beyond expectation he continued “All choirs deserved to be winners, the stand- to promise to do our best at the SATICA, said T ards were extremely high compared to last Mfikoe. year and we are confident that all TUT campus choirs are happy with the raising standards of In closing remarks, Mr Maloka deputy director the competition,” said Lekoloane of DED said the campuses were well prepared. “As the university we pride ourselves in excel- “We want this event to be one of the top lence, we want to see continuous improvement annual events in the university, an event which in each year and again this year we will send 1st will gather the whole TUT community together and 2nd position to represent TUT at SATICA to enjoy music in a platform for our students to and we trust all will go well for us.” TUT MBOMBELA FRESHERS BALL Lungile Mthombeni
bombela campus biggest event took place on the 26th of April 2018 where the likes of A-reece, Busiswa, DJ Shimza, Maphorisa and DJ Sliqe. Local perfomers such as the campus dance team also performed throughout the night. It was a successful night with a huge outcome of people. Tickets were sold at the gate Mdue to the amount of people wanting to attend the event. Food and drinks were available inside even though students were permitted to bring their own drinks.
BUA page 12 Minjonet Wins the Drummies Extravaganza
Hlonipha Masinga
Minjonet Residence takes the number one spot in the Drummies Extravaganza. Minjonet wowed the crowd with their sailor theme, their clear formations and an enticing performance of Titanic. The crowd was thoroughly entertained and enjoyed every one of the performances.
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BUA page 14 EMALAHLENI CROSS COUNTRY Nkangala league Lungile Mthombeni
malahleni campus Sport and Recreation Department hosted the eMalahleni Cross Country athletics Nkangala league where over 300 people from around Mpumalanga including the TUT Emalahleni E athletics team participated in the successful community event.
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for a victory parade Cassper Nyovest entertains the crowd Mvuselelo Lubisi
bsa premiership league eight times champions Mamelodi Sundowns visited Tshwane University of Technology for a trophy parade as part of their celebrations for winning the 2017-2018 league. The A champions were accompanied by music artists such as Cassper Nyovest, Doctor Malinga and Dj ADVERTISE WITH THE TUT Maphorisa. Mamelodi Sundowns won their 8th league title defeating the urban warriors (Ajax Cape Town) at Loftus Versveld stadium before lifting the trophy at Doctor Monamela stadium against their rivals Bloemfontein Celtics in a match that ended Neal Neal between the two sides. STUDENTS' ULTIMATE READ Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates their Sundowns president Patrice Motsepe and players such as Percy Tau, Hlompho Kekana and Oupa Manyisa were also there to celebrate with their supporters. 2017-2018 Absa premier league cup at TUT Pretoria campus The PSL champions are scheduled to play their CAF champions league match against Horoya FC on 22 of May. Sundowns defensive midfielder Tiyani Mabunda said the game against La Liga champions Barcelona FC’ is a preparation match for their next champions league encounter.
“We are preparing for the champions league. It is just one game that will help us for our next champions league match”, said Mabunda. Patrice Motsepe greets TUT students
Tiyani told Bua that he thanked God for getting the opportunity to play against the best in the world. “It is never easy to get this kind of opportunity. I would like to thank God and the president of Mamelodi Sundowns Patrice Motsepe for making it happen and the supports that has always been there” Mabunda explained. Mabunda added that studying at TUT has been in his mind for a long time also his mother’s dream was for him to be educated, I realise now that it is something that I really wanted to do. I also realised now why she pushed me to focus on education and school work not only football. I thank TUT for giving me the opportunity to come back to school. It is a great honour for me to bring the trophy to the people I study with.” Mabunda concluded. Pitso Mosimane speaks to TUT students
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INTERGENERATIONAL DIALOGUE OUTH MONTH CELEBRATION DATE 01 June 2018 (Friday) TIME 13:00 ENUE South Campus, Student Centre SPEA ER o N e s N e (Minister of Science & Technology) PERSON RESPONSI LE Se o R o o Soshanguve Campus SGLD Practitioner) 2
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