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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER Vol. 63 - NOVEMBER 2020 OF GERT SIBANDE TVET COLLEGE

CfERI empowers entrepreneurs / page 5 - 6

GOGO DLAMINI RECEIVES A HOME / page 6 - 7

SA students return with knowledge from China / page 8 - 9

Standerton crowned ‘NCV Best performing campus’ / page 10 - 11

www.gscollege.edu.za OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER P. 3 - From the Principal’s Pen P. 12 - Ermelo’s Intimate Awards Ceremony Vol. 63 NOVEMBER 2020 P. 5 - Message from the Office of the Exco P. 13 - Lungelo Beat the Odds President Editorial Team: P. 14 - Evander Awards Top Achievers Thokozani Ndhlovu: Editor P. 5 - CfERI Empowers Entrepreneurs Reporters: P. 15 - Balfour Campus Awards Excellence Oscar Kubeka, Blessing Dlamini, Nonhlanhla Khanye, Gugulethu Dlamini P. 6 - Gogo Dlamini Receives a Home CENTRAL OFFICE P. 17 - Perdekop Continues to Excell 18a Beyers Naude Street, Standerton, 2430 Tel: 017 712 1459 P. 8 - Microsoft Change Management P. 18 - Gert Sibande Staff Commemorate Email: [email protected] STANDERTON CAMPUS Cancer Awareness Month 2 Kruger Street, Standerton, 2430 P. 8 - SA Students Return with Knowledge Tel: 017 712 2180 from China P. 19 - A Few Minutes with U Bab’ Dladla Fax: 017 719 1417 Email: [email protected] EVANDER CAMPUS P. 9 - Gert Sibande Appoints a New Campus 37 Rotterdam Road, Evander, 2280 Manager for Evander Tel: 017 632 2388 Fax: 017 819 2570 Email: [email protected] P. 10 - Standerton Crowned ‘NCV Best ERMELO CAMPUS Performing Campus’ Mel Mentz Street, Ermelo, 2350 Tel: 017 811 5824 Fax: 017 819 2570 Email: [email protected] SIBANESETFU CAMPUS Community Road, Stand E1368, Glenmore, Dundonald Tel: 017 887 9980 Email: [email protected] BALFOUR CAMPUS 110 Minaar Street, Balfour, 2410 Tel: 017 200 0785 Email: [email protected] CHIEF EDITOR’s Note PERDEKOP CAMPUS Plot 40, Koppie Alleen Welcome to another exciting edition of recently held several functions that Tel: 017 200 0787 the Gert Sibande TVET College Official empowered Kasi-preneurs. I will also Email: [email protected] Newsletter. The COVID-19 pandemic like to commend the entrepreneurs SKILLS ACADEMY No.2 Tambourin Ave, Standerton, 2430 has forced us into a ‘new reality’ that who took the time to appreciate the Tel: 017 714 1594 Email: [email protected] has made all of us adopt the ‘new opportunity that the centre presented CENTRE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP normal’ of doing things. The pandemic to them. The Global Entrepreneurship 12 Cornel Road, Evander, 2280 is still within us. I would like to take this week will have not been a success Phone: 017 200 0793 Email: [email protected] opportunity to encourage all of us to without the assistance from different Open Learning Unit continue observing the protocols put in stakeholders who made it possible. Mel Mentz Street, Ermelo, 2350 Tel: 017 811 5814 place to protect us and our loved ones Together we can do more. Fax: 086 578 5184 from the virus. Let us all wear our masks Email: [email protected] and observe social distance at all times. November 2020 also marked a 1st Remember to wash your hands for at anniversary of the college’s new logo. The least 20 seconds. new logo was unveiled on 19 November 2019. We are also pleased to announce The last quarter was busy at Gert that the project that was undertaken Sibande TVET College. The different by the Marketing and Communication campuses celebrated student academic unit in January 2020 of rebranding is excellence with academic awards. The nearing completion. College campuses purpose of the awards was to reward signage has been successfully changed excellence. Congratulations to all the to the new college identity. Thank you to college top achievers. You all make this campuses for assisting the department great institution greater, congratulations to complete the project. on your achievements. Continue flying the college flag high. 2020 had its challenges and has brought unprecedented academic pressure to I will also take this opportunity thousands of students in the country. I to applaud the great work that is wish all students good luck as they will done by the college’s Centre for be writing their final examinations. To Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator our readers, stay safe and remember Thokozani Ndhlovu (CfERI) in their efforts to foster the that my mask protects you and your Acting Chief Editor culture of entrepreneurship. The centre mask protects me.

2 / Gert sibande tvet college Vol. 63 - NOVEMBER 2020 From the Principal’s Pen REPORT 191 EXTERNAL EXAMINATION T1 Results: The college achieved an overall average subject pass rate of 55 % for Trimester 1 in Engineering Studies National Examinations. Individual campus performance reflected the following achievements;

2020 2019 Balfour 45% incr. from 39% Standerton 59% decr. from 68% Sibanesetfu 68% decr. from 75% Ermelo 53% decr. from 74% Portia Mange Evander 52% decr. from 70% Principal

Gert Sibande College Report 191 Engineering STUDIES subject pass rates - JULY 2020 EXAM (T1-2020) 90%

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50% 2016 40% 2017 2018 30% 2019 T1-2020 20%

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0% 62% 71% 59% 71% 73% 53% 66% 65% 52% 67% 79% 68% 69% 39% 67% 68% 55% STANDERTON ERMELO EVANDER SIBANESETFU BALFOUR GSC

New Campus manager for Evander: Establishment of a research unit: The college welcomed the new Campus Manager The college appointed Mr Alexander Muzenda for Evander Campus, Mr Jabhi Albert Nkosi from for the business proposal and research unit of Goldfield TVET College in the Free State. He joined the college. He will be responsible for research the college on the 1st of October 2020 and he initiatives taken by the college, writing of college comes with a wealth of experience in the TVET articles and for the innovative strategy of the Sector. The GSC family welcomes you on board. college.

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Mandela House: Tyre fitment centre: Gert Sibande TVET College once again donated a The college’s tyre fitment centre construction fully furnished house to Gogo Julia Dlamini (90) in project is in progress and the centre is based at Daggakraal as part of TVET and Women’s month Evander Campus. celebrations. The house was built by college Civil Engineering graduates under the supervision of a qualified contractor.

Construction of the tyer fitment centre is well underway in Evander Driving Academy: The college’s driving academy is operational and is assisting staff members and students to obtain a 2019 AG audit: driver’s licence at reduced rates. The college received a qualified audit opinion as Mask production plant: a result of historic poor asset management and unallocated bursaries. Staff and students will be given extra masks to curb the spread of the Coronavirus. Isiqalo guesthouse: The college acquired a guesthouse named Isiqalo located in Standerton CBD. It officially opened its doors for business on the 1st of September 2020. Its primary function is to house our Hospitality graduates and prepare them for the world of work.

Boot camp for SMME’s: Gert Sibande TVET College Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator (CfERI) held an Entrepreneurship Boot camp from 15-18 Mask production plant at Skills Academy September 2020 to empower Small to Medium Cost containment: Enterprises (SMME’s). The boot camp was held at Due to the Covid-19 pandemic that has crippled Isiqalo guesthouse. the economy, the Department of National Treasury Tissue production factory: has announced that there will be a budget The college’s tissue production factory is reduction for 2021. We will therefore implement operational and production of tissues has cost containment measures across all our sites. commenced. The Finance department is currently finalising the adjustment of the budget to accommodate the Covid-19 related expenditure. All Head of Departments and officials across all campuses are encouraged to reprioritise projects and minimise expenditure.

Kind Regards,

Installation and training of the tissue factory machine at Skills Academy Principal - TPP Mange

4 / Gert sibande tvet college Vol. 63 - NOVEMBER 2020 Message from the Office of the EXCO President I would like to take this opportunity to convey my Nkosinathi warmest greetings to all the stakeholders of the Ngwenya TVET College sector across the country, especially the student bodies. We are all held up with an Let me also take this unprecedented public health crisis that has far- opportunity to express my reaching social and economic consequences. As appreciation, in particular a result, we have been affected negatively as the to the students whose student population of South Africa. crucial role in making sure that they adapt under the The 2020 academic year has been a difficult pressure imposed by Covid-19. We remain intact one and it has affected students academic as students of the TVET sector are making sure performance and resulted in a drop in students that we stabilise our academic work even in these percentage to qualify for external examinations. I difficult times. I would also like to thank student must acknowledge that this has been a challenging leaders who contributed massively in planning time for the academic staff of our institutions, and supporting at an institutional level. Therefore, who have had to adapt rapidly to new forms of I encourage every student in the country to focus teaching and learning and support students on their studies also make sure that we survive across different platforms. this year and make history. CfERI Empowers Entrepreneurs Gert Sibande TVET College Centre for On day 1 of the boot camp, the college Principal, Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator (CfERI) held Portia Mange, officially opened the boot camp. an Entrepreneurship Boot camp from 15-18 She briefly spoke about the background of the September 2020 in Standerton at the College’s college and its function. She further mentioned Guesthouse, Isiqalo. The purpose of the boot that there is a great need for the CfERI in the camp was to conduct a Finance and Non- region to create more entrepreneurs that are Financial Management workshop. According going to assist the Government in creating to Blessing Sibande Marketing Officer at the employment opportunities. According to Centre, the training will help entrepreneurs to Principal Mange, entrepreneurship can help the face the world of business with confidence. student population of Gert Sibande TVET College and the community at large with Workplace- The Finance and Non-Financial Management Based Experience (WBE) and job opportunities. course come with an accredited certificate with the National Qualification Frame Work (NQF) Level 4. The CfERI believes that providing a framework to learn about running a business, a boot camp can make entrepreneurs accountable for tasks at hand. These programs are often free or subsidised by foundations, universities or local governments that are looking to spur employment and economic growth and as the result, the centre has been Deputy Principal: Corporate Services, Jannie Pretorius able to provide such. welcomes entrepreneurs to the Boot camp

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The Principal further encouraged the mobilisation. The entrepreneurs could not entrepreneurs to remain strong and firm in contain their excitement to have been selected the world of business so that one day a person to be part of the workshop. can tell a good story about the successes and challenges of their business. “I want to encourage “The training was worth it and, for me, it was an you all to incorporate the use of technology in eye-opener when it comes to the finances of your businesses,” suggested Principal Mange. my business. I now know how important it is to She concluded by wishing all the entrepreneurs know where every cent comes from and where success in their business ventures and it goes,” stated Lunga Makube, owner of Augone encouraged them to create more innovation Solutions. space for a better target market. Octavia Ndlovu, owner of Excserpro indicated The Deputy Principal: Corporate Services, Jannie that the training provided a turning point for her Pretorius congratulated the entrepreneurs for company. “I am glad I was part of such training. It taking a bold step on becoming entrepreneurs. was indeed a fruitful experience,” stated Octavia. He further urged them not to be discouraged The boot camp was a success and remains an when things are not going well. “Challenges inspiration for change in the society and it should should be embraced, let them guide and do not be a continuous program to help equip and train allow them to deter your vision as they drive entrepreneurs. innovation and force focus.”

Pretorius proposed that the entrepreneurs use the services of the centre to help them function and grow their businesses and create more employment opportunities. According to Pretorius, the College has invested a lot in activities to aid entrepreneurs particularly those entrepreneurs of the centre.

The Boot Camp was informative as it covered the Basic Elements of income and expenditure, basic elements of the balance sheet, personal assets and liabilities statement, use financial statements to make a financial decision, fundraising sponsorship and resource Entrepreneurs attentively listen to presentation Gogo Dlamini Receives a Home Gogo Julia Dlamini (90) received an early has a disability. Gogo Julia Dlamini’s house is the Christmas present from Gert Sibande TVET fifth house the college built as part of Dr Nelson College during a glittering event held at Dagga- Mandela Day celebration. kraal on 31 August 2020. The handover ceremony was filled with motiva- The purpose of the event was to award tional speakers and interesting speeches. The a house that college Civil Engineering Perdekop Campus Manager, William Mphuthi, gave unemployed graduates built as part of TVET the welcome address where he welcomed and and Women’s Month celebrations to Gogo introduced guests. Cllr Iris Lulamile Mkhwanazi, Dr Pixely Ka Seme Municipality Speaker began Julia Dlamini. by extending an apology on behalf of the Mayor. Gogo Dlamini lived in a mud house with her Cllr Lulamile welcomed everyone present and said grandchild, Sonnyboy Dube (25) who has a chronic “Gogo namuhla sizovikela wena. Ngiyacabanga illness and Nephew, Sambulo Dlamini (55) who ukuthi ukukhala kwakho kuzwakele.”

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“Today we built a house for Julia Dlamini, a resident of Daggakraal. I want to take this opportunity to thank our council for approving the project, despite the conditions we are facing as a country. We also want to thank the constructor for working with our students and we want to thank the students who build this house. It thrills us you are here with us,” Principal Mange said.

Gert Sibande TVET College Principal Portia Mange The College Council Chairperson, Bongani Mwale gave a special thanks to Gogo Julia Dlamini. She greeted the Dlamini family and their neighbours. gave a brief background of the project. According He extended his greetings to everyone who to her, in 2016 the college built a house in contributed. “This project is part of our Mandela Standerton and the beneficiary was Elizabeth House Project, which we usually hand over in Mbatha, In 2017 in Ermelo for Elder Nkosi, In July, but due to the circumstances and safety 2018 the college built a house in Piet Retief precautions we had to take, we are handing it for Grace Mbatha and in 2019 in Dundonald for over today. Principal, thank you very much for Sitoti Mndebele. taking pride in everything you do. Our focus is quality,” stated Mwale. He further praised gogo’s Principal Mange further stated that she wants house “Gogo yinhle indlu yakho.” to congratulate Gogo on her new house. She concluded by appreciating Community Regina Mampye, Acting Deputy Principal: Registrar Development Workers (CDW) representative handed over the appreciation certificates to from Daggakraal, Thulisile Sithole, Dumile Msibi the college stakeholders who had donated in and Cingile Mtshali who assisted the college by order to furnish the house. Gogo Dlamini, she is identifying a beneficiary for the project. thrilled that she now has a home. “Unkulunkulu anandisele bantwana bami.” The Safety and Junior Manager, Bongani Motsiri spoke on behalf of Buti Mnguni, the contractor. Deputy Principal: Corporate Services, Jannie “Safety was our priority when we were building Pretorius delivered the vote of thanks on behalf the house. We would like to thank the Gert of the college. “Everyone who was part of this Sibande TVET College Civil Engineering students project you became an angel that makes a for their dedication, enthusiasm and support difference in someone’s life.” He wished a safe they displayed throughout the project. The journey to everyone who had to travel home. experience they received will expose them to other opportunities,” stated Bongani.

College Council Chairperson, Bongani Mwale hands over College Council Member, Marthinus Loots together with the house keys to Gogo Dlamini Principal Portia Mange unveils the plaque

Gert sibande tvet college / 7 OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF GERT SIBANDE TVET COLLEGE Microsoft Change Management DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IS HERE Microsoft Teams for Education In the fast-changing Educational environment, our College is constantly adapting in response to With Microsoft Teams on your device changes in technology to remain relevant. This is also (laptop or smartphone), you can: in line with the strategic goals of Higher Education. • Keep classes, notes, assignments, and We are operating in the 21st Century environment your college calendar together where digital transformation is the buzz phrase. • Collaborate on group work, projects and Gert Sibande TVET College is, therefore, determined college activities to equip both our staff and students to thrive in this • Meet anywhere and anytime with 21st-century world. students or college staff • Access from multiple devices e.g. OUR OFFICE 365 SUBSCRIPTION desktop, laptops, tablets/cell phone Office 365 is a cloud solution • Assign work and give assessments from Microsoft. As you may know, our College has an existing Office • Share content with students and college 365 A1 for Education (Faculty and staff Students) subscription which we are • Use chat instead of email now leveraging on, to get access to • Securely edit a document at the same cloud-based services. Gert Sibande TVET time (co-authoring) College working together with GMT, a Microsoft Gold Partner is now rolling This change is exciting for both our out Microsoft Teams staff and students. for Education, a For any enquiries regarding this cloud-based app. momentous change, please contact: All this without any [email protected] costs to the College. SA Students Return with Knowledge Gert Sibande TVET College sent a group of 5 Civil Engineering and from China Building Construction students to China for an internship opportunity as part of an exchange programme in partnership with the Chinese government.

The duration of the internship programme was 12 months and commenced in Septemeber 2019. This once in a lifetime opportunity was a dream come true for these students. They obtained Construction Engineering Technology qualifications from Chongqing College of Architectural and Technology.

The purpose of the exchange programme was to expose college students to the different fields with the engineering field. They got an opportunity to learn the Chinese language and their culture.

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Despite the culture shock, these students described their experience as wonderful. Gert Sibande Appoints a “I have benefited a lot from this programme because I now have acquired New Campus Manager skills in surveying and I now can draw plans,” said Mxolisi Soko. According for Evander to them, the COvid-19 pandemic also Today marks a new dawn for Evander Campus, with affected their experience because they a newly appointed Campus Manager, Jabhi Nkosi. could not visit factories to do practicals. He is a force to be reckoned with, especially with “The language barrier was also a his educational background. He is an intelligent and challenge for us,” continued Mxolisi. humble man who aims to take the Evander Campus to another level. The students were excited to return home Nkosi started his professional journey as a with a wealth of knowledge that they Mathematics and Electrical Engineering lecturer at plan to use to empower themselves and Ekurhuleni West TVET College in 2007. In 2013 they others within their communities. “I plan appointed him as a Maths facilitator in the Ekurhuleni to produce quality work and make Gert South District, and in 2016 they appointed him as Sibande TVET College known worldwide,” a senior lecturer at Goldfield TVET College. In 2017 said Mzwakhe Mngwevu. The students he became the Head of Department in Engineering were excited to have returned home to be Report 191 until he joined Gert Sibande TVET College with their families. as Evander Campus Manager in 2020.

Nkosi is excited to be part of Gert Sibande TVET College because it is one of the best colleges in South Africa due to its status of having the best results and also one college which leads in skills development.

He is committed to improving the results which have drastically dropped, especially in the Engineering field which is close to his heart. Nkosi plans to implement systems which will put Evander Campus on top. He also emphasised the importance of empowering the staff in terms of training and development, he plans to motivate his students by encouraging them to Students celebrate their return to the country improve in their output performance. Nkosi has vowed to support those subjects which are not doing well by working closely with personnel.

Nkosi urged the community of Evander and surrounding areas to send their children to Evander Campus to uplift the community. “As far as education and skills are concerned, Improve one person, improve Do not follow where the path the community. Go instead Their lives will be may lead. better because where there is no path and they are well equipped,” said leave A Jabhi Nkosi trail. Nkosi. - Ralph Waldo Emerson - Evander Campus Manager

Gert sibande tvet college / 9 OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF GERT SIBANDE TVET COLLEGE Standerton Crowned ‘NCV Best Performing Campus’ On the day, the campus acknowledged and rewarded its top-performing Gert Sibande TVET students with merit certificates, tablets and laptops, during the campus College, Standerton academic awards that were held on 16 October 2020. Campus claimed The awards were planned for March 2020 but due to the outbreak of the ‘top-performing’ the COVID-19 pandemic, TVET Colleges had to readjust their budgets campus crown in and plans to prepare themselves for what we have to call ‘the new normal’. National Certificate Vocational (NCV) The Student Support Officer, Michael Moshabela opened the day with a prayer, he acknowledged parents who were present, as well twice in a row. as the Management, and applauded the top achievers. Moshabela Standerton Campus emphasised the adhesion to the COVID-19 precautions. obtained a total The acting Standerton Campus Manager, Tiaan Adendorff took to the of 94% average podium to address the purpose of the day and to congratulate the performance per staff and students for the excellent results. “People might forget what campus for the you tell them and what you do, but when you appreciate them, they remember,” stated Adendorff. November 2019 Examinations. Regina Mampye, Acting Deputy CEO, also took the opportunity to congratulate the top achievers and the college as a whole; she further outlined the quality of respect and determination. “The purpose of today is to recognise and respect good behaviour. The way you address your rights in connection to your responsibilities will get you good rewards,” advised the acting Deputy Principal. Her presentation also applauded the good role parents play to the success of their children. Mampye took the opportunity to remind and inform people to observe and adhere to the COVID-19 protocols, not only in the college but to the public as a whole.

Standerton Campus laptop and tablets recipients

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Standerton Campus top achievers

The time to award the campuses top performers The campus top performer and tablet recipient came and the best performers received merit in Report 191 was: Noxolo Dlamini, Marketing certificates, tablets or laptops. The campus top Management (N4-N5) Student who received 8 achievers and tablet recipients in NCV were: distinctions with an average of 83%. Andile Tshabalala, Office Administration level The campus overall top performers and 2 student who received 7 distinctions with an laptop recipients were: Lukhele Phindile, Office average of 85,4%, Khanye Thabo, Hospitality level Administration level 4 student who received 5 2 Student who also received 7 distinctions with an distinctions with an average of 84,9% and Tsotetsi average of 83,3%, and Lephoto Florence, Office Sandile, Engineering and Related Design student Administration level 3 student who received 5 who received 4 distinctions with an average of distinctions with an average of 83,7%. 79,8%.

The awards ceremony was regarded as a success and the awardees were overjoyed with the prizes and could barely contain their excitement, and wished them future growth and success.

EDUCATION, which you can use to is the most change the POWERFUL weapon world.. – Nelson Mandela

Gert sibande tvet college / 11 OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF GERT SIBANDE TVET COLLEGE Ermelo’s Intimate Awards Ceremony Lindokuhle Kunene, Finance, Economics and A small and intimate academic Accounting NC(V) Level 4 made history in the ceremony took place in Ermelo campus by being the first student to receive 5 campus on 16 October 2020. The distinctions with an average of 82,9% and scooped ceremony was aimed at praising and herself a brand new laptop. She was ecstatic with acknowledging top achievers from her impressive results. their respective chosen fields. Lindokuhle joined the college in 2017 where she chose a course which many found to be difficult, but her passion for numbers pushed her to enrol for the course. She hails from a small town called Piet Retief. She advised her fellow students to study hard, regardless of their situations.

On the Engineering front, Nkosinathi Ndlangamandla, an Electrical Infrastructure Construction Level 4 student obtained 4 distinctions with an average of 76,2%. He was awarded a laptop and he was humbled to achieve such remarkable results. Nkosinathi hails Judith Ndlovu (Lecturer) and Andri Steyn (Campus from Amsterdam. He joined the college in 2017 and Manager) congratulate Nkosinathi Ndlangamandla on his academic achievement enrolled for Electrical Infrastructure Construction because he loves fixing things. “Study as early as possible so that you can reap the rewards. Use previous question papers, it will make your life easier,” advised Nkosinathi.

Other students who received tablets were as follows: Nozipho Skosana, Finance, Economics and Accounting Level 2 student obtained 5 distinctions with an average of 86,4%, and Snenhlanhla Zwane, Office Administration Level 3 student obtained 3 distinctions with an average of 80,4%.

Report 191 students who obtained tablets were as Melvin Shingange (Lecturer) congratulates Lindokuhle Kunene follows: Siyabonga Mkhwanazi (N1-N3) Electrical Engineering student obtained an outstanding total of 11 distinctions with an average of 89,1% and Nozipho Mndebele, (N5-N6) Management Assistant student obtained 7 distinctions with an average of 84%.

The top achievers were accompanied by parents who came to celebrate their achievements. The Campus Manager, Andri Steyn also expressed her gratitude to these students for excellent academic Ermelo Campus Tablet and laptop recipients pose for a picture results. “Students must stay focused and commit to their studies,” advised Steyn.

12 / Gert sibande tvet college Vol. 63 - NOVEMBER 2020 Lungelo Beat the Odds Gert Sibande TVET Sibanesftu Campus student made it against all odds to become the campuses top achiever. She was crowned during the campus academic awards ceremony that took place on 20 October 2020. Lungelo Hlatshwayo is Sibanesetfu Campus top achiever. She obtained 4 distinctions with an average of 82,4% in Civil Engineering Level 4.

Lungelo grew up in Tjakastad and attended Takheni Secondary School and completed her matric in 2016. The inability to afford to go to the University, she chose to join the leading college brand in the Country, Gert Sibande TVET College in 2017. Kgabo Maitisa (College Council Member) together with Portia Mange (Principal) congratulates Lungelo Hlatshwayo Lungelo enrolled for Civil Engineering and Building construction. She mentioned that Civil Engineering is a childhood dream. supporting staff, parents as well as the students who came to witness their peers excellence. Lungelo had to overcome many challenges to be where she is today. “There is nothing more The SRC President, Nduduzo congratulated the important than self-discipline because challenges awardees for their achievements and pleaded will always be there, but once you set your mind to with them to share their secret to help other something you can achieve it,” said Lungelo. students. Principal Mange took to the stage and spoke about the college overall results. According Her mother was excited to witness her daughter to her, the college is rated third in the country in reap the fruits of her labour. “I am excited about National Certificate Vocational (NCV) results. Third my daughter’s achievements. She always worked in Report 191 Business Studies and eighth in hard, and she deserves it! She has prepared for this Report 191 Engineering studies. from day one. I’m grateful for this achievement,” exclaimed Lungelo’s mother. Principal Mange encouraged campus students to work extremely hard to continue producing The campus award ceremony was graced by excellent results. The campus is also number one Principal Portia Mange who was accompanied by in the college in terms of Report 191 results. She a College Council Member, Kgabo Maitisa, Acting further indicated that in 2021 students will be Deputy Principal: Registrar, Reginah Mamype, given devices (Laptops) with data to use and the a special guest from the South African Police college will have Online classes and long-distance Services (SAPS), Tryphina Paledi, SRC Chairperson, classes. She took the platform to appreciate the Nduduzo Mncube, Apostle Mncedisi Kubheka, College Council for overseeing this process and Campus Manager, Zwelethu Mthethwa, lecturers, the support role they play.

Sibanesetfu Campus top achievers pose for a picture Congratulations flood in for Lungelo with college officials

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College Council member, Maitisa also took to the obtained 5 distinctions with an average of 82,0%, stage to encourage the students to commit to their Emmanuel Gibikile, Civil Engineering Level 4 studies. His address focused on the importance student obtained 4 distinctions and an average of education. The time to award students who of 81,8%, Mbali Mndebele, Office Administration excelled in their academics came and all top Level 3 obtained 3 distinctions with an average achievers were called to the stage. Top achievers of 80,1%, Kagiso Maroga obtained 5 distinctions were given a Merit Certificate, Tablet, and a Laptop with an average of 80%. Report 191 students was given to the overall top achiever. who received Merit Certificates were as follows: Saneliso Dlamini, Marketing Management (N4-N5) Other students who excelled in their fields of obtained 5 distinctions with an average of 80,3%. study were as follows: Lebone Mashego obtained Some awardees were absent and did not attend 3 distinctions with an average of 82%, Thekgo the ceremony. The ceremony was closed with a Chilwane, Office Administration Level 2 student prayer by Tlou Mathatho. Evander Awards Top Achievers Gert Sibande TVET College, Evander Campus held its National Certificate Vocational (NCV) and Report 191 awards ceremony at Evander Campus Hall on 19 October 2020.

The Head of Department (HOD): Engineering Studies, George Manaka delivered the welcome address where he congratulated all the top achievers. “You are all welcomed,

I urge that we all follow the COVID-19 protocols and to enjoy this day. Success and seeing our peers Principal Portia Mange congratulate Evander top achievers succeed is a great motivator for all of us,” alluded Campus Manager, Jabhi Nkosi welcomed everyone. Manaka. “We are all here to congratulate our students who Evander Campus Student Representative Council worked hard and stood out among a hundred (SRC) Chairperson, Kgaugelo Matsane, delivered students to be our top achievers. At the end of a message of support. “We are gathered here it all, you have completed this journey with great to celebrate and appreciate your magnificent achievement and beautiful memories. This builds academic work. All of you are an encouragement a strong foundation for your next level. I am proud to your peers, unfortunately, the whole campus of this achievement and I thank you,” assured the cannot come and celebrate with you because of Campus Manager. the COVID-19 regulations, but they are with you Gert Sibande TVET College Principal, Portia Mange now in spirit,” he stated. delivered the keynote. She began by congratulating Gugu Mahlangu, Student Support Services Officer, the campus top achievers, and followed by giving delivered words of encouragement. “It is an honor a brief overview of the college results for the for me to be part of the function that celebrates November 2019 examinations. academic excellence. Congratulation to all of you. The Campus NCV Top Achievers were as follows: You have worked hard and you deserve this special recognition you are receiving today. Within all of Mxolisi Innocent Sineko Level 2 Finance Economics you, there is a spirit that is capable of touching the & Accounting student obtained 5 distinctions with stars. You can achieve your goals and make your an average of 86,5%, Nonhlanhla Zama Buthelezi dreams come true,” said Mahlangu. level 2 Transport & Logistics student obtained 7

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Evander Campus Manager, Jabhi Nkosi delivers the welcome address Evander Top Achievers distinctions with an average of 85,3%, Njabulo Chris 4 Engineering & Related Design student obtained 3 Mngoma, Level 2 Engineering & Related Design distinctions with an average of 74,5%. obtained 3 distinctions with an average of 78,7%, The Campus Report 191 Top Achievers were as Bongumusa Prince Masina, Level 2 Mechatronics follows: Tsidi Moeletsi, Financial Management (N5- student obtained 4 distinctions with an average N6) student obtained 7 distinctions with an average of 78,7%, Siphesihle Innocentia Nkosi, Level 3 of 84 % and Mbali Evidence Vilakazi, Electrical Engineering & Related Design student obtained Engineering (N1-N3), obtained 2 distinctions with 5 distinctions with an average of 83,5%, Angel an average of 64,3%. Monique, Level 3 Office Administration student obtained 3 distinctions with an average of 78,7%, The ceremony was successful and parents were Phindile Mlangeni, Level 4 Office Administration happy to see their children being honored for student obtained 5 distinctions with an average their hard work. Jane Salewe, Head of Department: of 80,8%, Amahle Mavovana, Level 4 Office Business Studies delivered the vote of thanks on Administration student obtained 6 distinctions behalf of the campus management. She thanked with an average of 80,7% and Mncedisi Nkosi, Level everyone and congratulated the top achievers. Balfour Campus Awards Excellence Gert Sibande TVET College, Balfour Campus seized yourself. Nothing is impossible with God and an opportunity to praise and publicly acknowledge perseverance,” advised Rebecca. top-performing students during the academic Hlobisile Ntumba, Management Assistant (N4) awards ceremony that was held at the campus on student was also Balfour campus top performer 20 October 2020. with an average of 81%. Hlobisile is a young The campus top performer was Rebecca Sibande vibrant woman who hails from Standerton. She and Hlobisile Ntumba. completed her grade 12 studies at Nthoroane High School in 2016, after taking a gap year of 3 years. She obtained a total of 4 distinctions with an In 2019 she decided to join Gert Sibande average of 78%. She was born in Alra Park, Nigel in TVET College and she enrolled for Report 191 the Gauteng Province. She completed her grade 12 Management Assistant. at Alra Park Secondary School in 2016 and in 2017 she joined the college. She dreams of becoming a professional Nurse in future. According to her, she will not rest until her Rebecca described her journey with the college dream is fulfilled. Ntumba could not contain her as a once in a lifetime experience. She is currently excitement when she heard that she is the top- registered for Human Resources Management (N4) performing student at the campus. “I am proud and she is planning to pursue a Human Resources of myself. It is a great feeling to be awarded for Management degree within the next five years. “We your good efforts in front of your family,” she all have plans, but when it is time to study, be friends exclaimed. Hlobisile concluded by saying, “Nothing with your books. There is no secret in success, it is is impossible as long as you put your mind and just hard work, commitment and believing in effort in it.”

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The acting Campus Manager, Cedrick Moshidi gave The time to award the campus top performers came. the opening remarks and the purpose of the day. The best achievers were awarded merit certificates “This is an occasion where we find ourselves publicly and trophies. The Campus did not meet the average acknowledging and celebrating the academic pass rate to be awarded tablets and laptops. The success of our students. This was achieved through campus top performers, merit certificates and shared hard work and perseverance of both our trophy recipients in NCV were as follows: Naledi students and their lecturers,” stated Moshidi. Refilwe, Civil Engineering level 4 student who obtained 5 distinctions with an average of 74%, Madi The Student Representative Council (SRC) Director Vangile, Civil Engineering student who obtained 3 of Academics, Vangile Madi, who was also on the distinctions with an average of 73%, Khumalo Anna, list of top achievers, took to the podium to address Office Administration level 4 student who obtained the audience. “Congratulations to the students 3 distinctions with an average of 78%, Tshabangu and their families, what a great day it is for you. Nomsa, Office Administration level 2 student who It is an honor and a privilege to be addressing obtained 3 distinctions with an average of 72%, you today. You are here because of your great Motloung Keneilwe, Office Administration level 4 academic achievements and consistent good student with an average of 75%, Vilakazi Pretty, Office marks. Your perseverance to excel academically Administration level 3 student with an average of has succeeded,” alluded Madi. 70%, Tsotetsi Thabang, Office Administration level 2 student with an average of 74%, Makhubo Bongiwe, The Acting Deputy Principal: Academics, Neelan Office Administration student with an average of Govender congratulated the students and 70%, Mnqabashe Vuyisile, Civil Engineering level 2 academic and non-academic staff for a great work student with An average of 70%. they are dong. He also took the opportunity to share college success stories. According to him, The campus top performers, merit certificates the college was rated first in the country in terms and trophy recipients in Report 191 were as of results in Report 191, Business Studies and third follows: Tsotetsi Simon, Management Assistant N4 for NCV in the country for the November 2019 student with an average of 78%, Mvubu Thokozile, examinations. Management Assistant N4 student with an average of 80%, Mokoena Moya, Human Resource N5 Councillor Khethiwe Moeketsi, Speaker of Council student with an average of 72%, Lekwadi Kgomotso, in Dipaleseng Municipality was invited to deliver Human Resource N5 student with an average of motivation on the day. She touched on what one 72%, Moloi Sana, Human Resource N5 student with needs to do to be successful in life. She indicated an average of 73%, Gama Nomcebo, Management that life is about learning lessons from everything Assistant N5 student with an average of 77% and one does. “When you fail, try to find a lesson to Mamba Gabisile, Management Assistant N6 student learn from it, don’t fail and give up. When you want with an average of 70% . to complain, rather find a solution instead. When you feel tired and drained, remember to never give The ceremony was a success and motivated up. Finish strong in everything you do and never students who were part of the audience to work cease to pray,” advised Moeketsi. harder.

Balfour Campus top achievers accompanied by Neelan Govender (Acting Deputy Principal: Academics) and Balfour Campus Management Team

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William Mphuthi (Campus Manager) together with Jannie Pretorius (Deputy Principal: Corporate Services) congratulates Perdekop Campus top achievers

Perdekop campus held its academic awards with guests. According to her, her background was ceremony on 19 October 2020 to reward academic difficult, but her dedication and commitment helped excellence for November 2019 results. The campus her make it against the odds. She fought hard to top achiever was Piso Tsotetsi who is a Primary study and to reach her dream of becoming a social Agriculture Level 4 graduate. He obtained a total of worker. 6 distinctions with an average of 83%. The Student Representative Council (SRC) Piso wanted to be a teacher when he was growing Chairperson, Bandile Motha gave a powerful speech up, but the prospects presented by the Agricultural where he congratulated top achievers. “Today you sector and the fact that he loves flowers, made him are reaping the fruits of your hard labour,” said change his mind and pursue Primary Agriculture. Bandile. He further pleaded with students to share He is currently studying towards a degree in Botany. their study habits to help other students. His hard work and dedication are what keeps him grounded. His achievements are proof that with the The Deputy Principal: Corporate Services, Pretorious correct mindset, anything is possible. “Be committed was pleased with the achievement of the campus. to what you do, study hard even though it may be He advised students to continue studying because difficult at times, but keep pushing as the results will education has no age. The Campus Manager, be satisfying. Nothing is impossible as long as you Mphuthi was excited to announce the top achievers. put your mind to it,” stated Piso. He began by talking to the campuses results as far back as 2015. “We are a small campus, but we The programme was directed by Vusamahlubi continue to excel. We achieved a 100% pass rate in Hadebe, Education Specialist: Student Support Report 191 for the November 2019 examinations. Services at Perdekop Campus. The event was graced This achievement is encouraging because it shows by the Deputy Principal: Corporate Services, Jannie that the strategy we are using is working,” stated Pretorius accompanied by the Campus Manager, Mphuthi. William Mphuthi, and Daniel Swart, Head of Business studies Department (HoD). The campus laptop recipients were as follows: Piso Prince Tsotetsi and Zandile Prudence Madonsela, The motivation of the day was delivered by Alisha Office Administration Level 4 student who obtained Khoza, a social worker. She shared her journey 5 distinctions with an average of 81%.

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Tablets recipients were as follows: Nomthandazo Sigubudu, Primary Agriculture Level 2, Phindile Ngwenya, Primary Agriculture Level 2 student Promise Biyela, Office Administration Level 2, obtained 6 distinctions with an average of 85.8%, Zandile Ettie Gwebu, Office Administration Level 4, Innocentia Radebe, Office Administration level 2 Ayanda Ndlela, Primary Agriculture Level 3 student student obtained 4 distinctions with an average and Mfanafuthi Moses Mbele, Primary Agriculture of 80,8% and Mphakiseng Selepe, Management Level 3. Assistant (N4-N5) student who obtained 5 distinctions with an average of 81%. The ceremony was closed with a prayer and Ntediseng Khanye, Acting Office Manager gave the Certificates recipients were as follows: Sanele vote of thanks where she appreciated everyone Nkabinde, Office Administration Level 2, Nicholas who attended the ceremony. Gert Sibande Staff Commemorate

BREAST CANCER Cancer Awareness Month AWARNESS MONTH Central Office staff held a cancer awareness event on 2 October 2020. The functions purpose was to educate, inform and create awareness about cancer. The Principal, Portia Mange welcomed all staff who attended the function and gave its purpose. She urged staff to enjoy the function The October month is known A nurse from the Department of Health, Annelise as Pink or Purple Dansey was a guest speaker who was invited to month. It is a explain what is cancer. According to her, there Principal Portia Mange welcomes staff members to Cancer Awareness are different types of cancer. She mentioned the cancer awareness function Month which is three kinds of cancers namely; prostate, breast known as Breast and cervical cancer. She shared information about symptoms, treatment and a Cancer Awareness, variety of cancer information. where we The staff took a moment of silence with lit candles to celebrate and honor those commemorate and staff members and family members who lost the battle against cancer. “We take celebrate all those this time to remember our family members, our friends and colleagues who lost who have fought the fight,” said Deputy Principal: Academics, Neelan Govender as he held his lit and lost the battle candle. He called out all staff members names who lost their lives to cancer. to cancer.

A moment of silence for those who have lost the fight to cancer

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Andile Msibi delivered entertainment in a form of poetry. He recited a beautiful poem that condemned Gender-Based Violence. The Central Office Department competed in a Jerusalema Dance challenge. The keynote address was given by a renowned author and businessman, Tshepho Langa. He spoke about the importance of leadership and motivated staff members to believe Nurse Annelise Dansey Acting Compliance in their dreams. The event was a Author Tshepho Langa gives information about Manager, Alinda Veljoen success and informative. motivates staff cancer address staff A Few Minutes with U Bab’ Dladla Gert Sibande TVET College Pays Tribute to Mr. Praise God Dladla (60), after his commitment, loyalty, hard work and 10 years of service to the Skills Academy.

Q: So, When was your first day as Gert Sibande TVET College employee? I started working for Gert Sibande TVET College in February 2009 as a temporary grounds man. After my transparent hard work and living up to my loyalty commitment, in April 2010 I got hired for a permanent post. Q: How was your experience with GS College? It’s been a wonderful journey with the college, where I got to grow not only physically but also mentally; that help everyone to achieve goals and business Learning to adjust to different personalities, respecting objectives through communication and team work. and being collective with your co-workers so with the management. Q: What motivates you to be always on top of your game? Q: What were the greatest challenges you faced at work? I believe that as a person you must try by all means to do the best in everything, whether small or big. Have a It is not easy to work for a busy company; Employers vision that will wake you up in the morning and seek for want their workers to have a bit of get-up-and-go. strength to what you believe in. Working life presents many challenges and you need to show your employers that you’re the kind of a Q: What are your future plans from now? person who will find a way through, even when the I would love to do bricklaying or engage on the going gets tough. Every home has its problems, but landscaping activities. Yes, I’m a retired person but at mostly I had a good team of colleagues who I am heart, I still feel like a teenager. Working with my hands proud to call family. makes me happy. Q: What are the skills or achievements you have Q: Words of wisdom acquired while with GS College? hard work pays, if you have a dream go for. Nothing is Communication. That is the first skill I learned. Being impossible, have that burning desire for your ultimate clear, concise and focused; being able to tailor your goal. Lastly I would like to thank Gert Sibande TVET message for the audience and listening to the views College for the experience it has given me, may the of others, building positive working relationships college prosper and keep producing excellent results.

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