From the Rector’s desk Dear Readers

Welcome to our first 2018 edition. The 2018 academic year started in the best possible way with the college attaining good students performances in both NCV and Nated programmes. This boosted morale and enthusi- asm to do better for the College. In my opening address, I did share that 2018 is a year of implementation, together we will ensure that Elangeni TVET College becomes the College of choice. Plans for the Business Unit are at an advanced stages. I am pleased that as the institution we heed to the call of being self sustaining to generate revenue for the College. Part of the Business Unit is to forge strategic partnership with public sector, private sector, parastatals, community at large, especially SMME. This partnership are crucial as they play a role in shaping our student’s future in the job market and SMME. I would like to applaud my team that worked tirelessly in establishing part- nership with UIF which will contribute to skilling our nation, especially the youth. As the College it is our motto to improve relations both with internal and external stakeholders. We are also looking forward to the formation of the SRC which will be the mouth piece of our students.

Let me further congratulate new students for joining Elangeni TVET family, and hope that they benefitted a lot during the induction programme at all our 8 Campuses. I would also like to applaud well co-ordinated induction by our Student sup- port service for ensuring participation of our social partners like SAPS, HEIADS and more. On that note allow me to take this opportunity and congratulate our students from Mpumalanga Campus who were selected as part of the US Exchange programme. They will depart mid-August until 2019. We are certain that they will represent the College and the entire country very well.

The College is sad to have lost some of its truly dedicated staff members Mr Hopwell Khumalo who was a Senior Lecturer in Mpumalanga Campus in December last year, and Ms GN Nzimande of Ndwendwe Campus and Ms TP Sibisi of Ntuzuma Campus, may their precious souls rest comfortable, we will miss them. A warm welcome to all new staff that has joined the Elangeni TVET family and hope that they will contribute and add value to the College and will work well with fellow staff to plant seeds of greatness.

In conclusion, Elangeni TVET will join the National Government Initiative and to be part of the Nelson Mandela legacy campaign and raise awareness about an icon who was the promoter of social cohesion and nation building.

We have already started with community project through our skilled students, and we look forward in participating in Mandela Fridays’ campaign.

On behalf of the College, hope you will enjoy reading this official newsletter as our means of keeping you abreast with our College activities

TJ Aryetey Elangeni TVET College Principal

CONTRIBUTORS

Zodwa Aryetey, Buhle Zwane, Constance Gumede. Sihle Moyi, Desiree Ouwerkerk, Thobeka Dlungwana, Wiseman Zulu, Keshni Uphadaya, Thulasizwe Goba, Mkhanyisi Duma Photographers – Nokuthula Hlengwa, Sakhile Bhengu, Senzo Ngema Typist – Ayanda Ndebele Design and Layout – Mlindi Ntshidi

ELANGENI NEWS | EDITION 4 Page 1 ELANGENI TVET COLLEGES EMBARKS ON SOLAR ENERGY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

MPUMALANGA CAMPUS PRIMARY AGRICULTURE STUDENTS TO FLY ELANGENI TVET COLLEGE FLAG HIGH IN THE USA

Elangeni TVET Mpumalanga Campus students have been selected as part of the USA Community College Initiative (CCI). This initiative seeks to foster mutual understanding between the langeni TVET College is pleased to Part of the project proposed the citizens of the United States and the Eannounce partnership with Durban following : citizens of participating CCI coun- University of Technology on the Solar • The preparation of a series of case tries. Six students, namely Cyril Jojo, Energy. The solar energy programme is studies using Excel/Word/PowerPoint Sindisiwe Zuma, Lindeni Mahlaba, part of the renewable energies project for Elangeni’s June 2018 students, Lyrick Mpanza, Ntombenhle Dladla that the college is embarking upon in combined with physical demonstra- and Thembinkosi Mzwazwa. order to ensure that we have a respon- tions and installation experience, The team from Primary Agriculture in sive and relevant college PQM. • in parallel, the development of virtual Mpumalanga Campus was tasked to This partnership was conceptualised laboratory, informed by the June select 15 previous students suitable when the board of the IADP reviewed 2018 experience, and with Phase for this programme. Out of 15 students its research findings and it viewed 1 being available for students who were earmarked to enter the pro- South African TVET Project as worthy in June 2019/20, gramme, the above did very well during of further investigation. Elangeni TVET • report for the Minister of Higher the interview process conducted by College became suitable partner to Education and Training highlighting US Embassy team. Some students like undertake the solar project. the need to update the TVET solar Lyrick Mpanza is currently working on Both institutions have formulated energy (and IT) curriculum and a mushroom farm in , and Interim Project Steering Committee as grading structure. Cyril has secured full time employment follows: and others are working part time. ELANGENI TVET TEAM The project steering committee’s next steps will be to undertake a more The American academic year begins in late August so they will leave South • Ms K Uphadaya- Assistant Director, detailed review of the curriculum, Africa in mid August. The CCI Pro- Curriculum pedagogy, and teaching resources that gram will provide our students with a • Mr E Sibiya – Campus Manager, would be required, prepare a program non-degree, academic-year program at KwaDabeka Campus of work and related budget, and sign a U.S.A community college. Our stu- • Mr M Ngubane – Senior Curriculum the MOU dents will benefit a lot as it is designed Officer to build the participants’ technical • Mr A Duthie – Faculty Head: Elangeni TVET College’s Rector Zodwa skills in applied fields, enhance their Engineering Studies Aryetey applauded this initiative and leadership capabilities, and strengthen • Mr M Shandu – Electrical lecturer commended work already done by their English language proficiency. The • Mr S Sasti – IT lecturer the project steering committee. “As program will also provide an opportuni- DURBAN UNIVERISTY OF Elangeni TVET, such partnership would benefit the college’s curriculum as we ty for professional internships, service TECHNOLOGY TEAM intend offering the programme in June, learning, and community engagement. and staff will gain more exposure to • Professor Ian Lazarus -Department of . After completing the program, we the high standard offered at DUT.” Physics, Faculty of Applied Sciences hope that they will return home with – leads the Energy Technology Station enhanced skills to equip to them to • Mr Timothy Akindeji - play role in the radical economic trans- Head of Department: formation of the country. We wish them Power Engi neering, all the best in their stay in USA. Faculty of engineering and the Built Environment • Dr Seren Reddy-Deputy Head of Department: Electronic Engineering]

ELANGENI NEWS | EDITION 4 Page 2 # Be the Legacy The year 2018 is a significant year in South African history as it marks the centenary of our greatest leader, the late Dr Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. Nelson Mandela would have turned 100 years this year, and in his honour, the State Presi- dent has urged all South Africans to commemorate his legacy. The National Government has launched Nelson Mandela centenary and will implement various activities through out the year. In honour of Madiba, Elangeni TVET College will also join all South African and advocate values that this icon represented through our various platforms. We are pleased that under the slogan #Be The Legacy, our students and staff have contributed to nation building through various com- munity outreach projects. As the College, we have always commemorated this icon during his birth month by ploughing back to the community. As the College Council, we fully support this good cause and will ensure that through various platforms, the College will advocate that Madiba legacy amongst our future leaders. #Mandela100 Message from the College Council Honouring Madiba’s Legacy

Ntuzuma Campus manager Mr Qiniso Mbanjwa led in- This initiative was sparked by seeing the little ones using spection team of Senior Lecturers regarding progress for shabby container as a classroom. This project was led by community outreach programme initiated by the Campus. Mr MW Luthuli and Mr MS Duma. This building will not The local creche Mqhele Creche was built by Ntuzuma only be for the little ones but also for the campus students Campus Civil Engineering Level 4 Students from scratch. who are parents to them.

“There is no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and The little ones who will soon be utilizing newly built class- energy to helping others without expecting anything room that will benefit from the new building. in return” Nelson Mandela

Campus Manager: Mr Q Mbanjwa, Mr T Mpanza, Mr S Kubheka, Mr PT Chiluvani and the Level 3 Civil Engineerimg students.

ELANGENI NEWS | EDITION 4 Page 3 # Be the Legacy QADI CAMPUS STUDENTS RENOVATES KHULAKAHLE LOCAL COMMUNITY CRECHE

Kids at Khulakahle crèche started 2018 at a high note and community. thank you to Qadi Campus SRC who showed its leader- • They also aimed to reduce the number of days that the ship skills when they spotted a need to plough back to the young children have to stay away from the crèche due poverty stricken community of KwaNyuswa, Bothas Hill. to illness, caused by the dust in the classroom. The students showed ubuntu and the will to do good to its • Reduce the time the college student absenteeism, as local community. Today, Khulakahle staff and children are they have to stay home and take care of the sick chil- very excited on the dren. new fresh look due Elangeni TVET Col- to renovations done lege Rector Ms Zodwa by College students. Aryetey applauded This renovation project created this initiative. “ We an opportunity for know that South Civil Engineering Africa commemorates learnership stu- the legacy of Nelson dents to implement Mandela, and this is a skills obtained from good example of how their studies at the College plough back College. to the community”. She further appreci- Ms Thobeka Dlungwana, says project started as an initiative ated commitment displayed by the Qadi Campus staff as it by Qadi students whom some of them have taken respon- boosted staff morale, and this shows that at Elangeni TVET sibility as child headed households, and some of them College we care about the well being of our community. She are affected by pregnancy, and so felt need to contribute further hope that this will reduce students absenteeism as with their skills to renovate the crèche. The SRC felt this the children are now in a better improved environment. partnership made sense to them as it is the same crèche The College extend request to local business to partner with where the students drop-off their siblings and their children the College for more community initiative to commemorate on their way to the campus. The crèche plays a vital role Madiba’s legacy, for details contact buhlesharon.zwane@ in taking care of the students young siblings and their own elangeni.edu.za children whilst in class. Khulakahle takes care of 121 young children. The area is predominantly poor, this means that Before renovations the parents are not able to pay a lot of money for childcare and this contribute to shortage of resources. The previous classroom condition was in a bad state and with badly worn out peel and stick tiles and an old dirty carpet. The SRC thought they should do something about it. They realized negative impact it has to the frequency of the young children getting sick, they volunteered to assist the crèche. The renovation was closely monitored by the Campus Management Team who played supervisory role till the completion of the project.

After the feasibility study was done by the students, they did a budget and started fundraising campaign using local tuck After renovations shop where the students raised R5000. The Campus also approached College Senior Management for support, which further contributed an additional amount of R5000.

The crèche is a good community partnership between the College and its locals and it will • Provide a healthy, stimulating environment for the children. • Build relations with the community and give back to the

ELANGENI NEWS | EDITION 4 Page 4 STAFF TRIBUTES

NTUZUMA STAFF PAYS TRIBUTE NDWEDWE CAMPUS MOURNS MPUMALANGA CAMPUS STAFF TO LATE MISS THOLAKELE SIBISI THE PASSING OF THE LATE STAFF PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MR Ntuzuma Campus Staff MEMBER HOPEWELL NHLAYENZA Miss Sibisi joined Elangeni TVET Col- MS NONHLANHLA NZIMANDE KHUMALO lege in 2006 armed with Qualification in Electrical Engineering and studied further to improve her teaching expe- Ndwedwe Campus Staff It is with great sadness to have lost Mr rience. She was a qualified lecturer “As we look back overtime, we find Hopewell Nhlayenza Khumalo, former after completing NPDE and ABET ourselves wondering if we did justice Senior Lecturer (Engineering Studies) Qualification, and she also did Trade in appreciating everything you did for at Mpumalanga Campus late last year. Test in Electrical Engineering, and us while you were still alive. You were He joined the College on the 13/07/10. she did qualified facilitation course by our side on a daily bases to help He brought positive attitude, dili- and she qualified as Assessor and and support us. gence, encouragement, respect and Moderator. Your life was exemplary to us. We hard work to the entire team. She will be remembered for her miss your smile, integrity, laughter and He was a visionary and a friend to dedication in her work, her kind heart, every moment we shared together.” most colleagues, and loved by many, and was known for being a respon- and parent to some of his junior staff. sible lecturer. She was dedicated to Some of this staff member remembers save community and she had a best REST IN ETERNAL PEACE NGWEKAZI him as very overprotective with excel- interest at heart for the students. She lent interpersonal skills. was teaching NCV, Nated and Skills program. She will be dearly missed by He was time conscious and had good her colleagues. communication skills both written and verbal. He always encouraged people to develop themselves in their careers and to never stop learning and striving for success. He had a very analytical mind and was a good listener and problem solver. He was very politically minded and aware of circumstances around him. He enjoyed a good life and was a free spirited and jolly fellow, as a result he spent most of his time in the staff room than in his office. He was always willing to share everything that he had. He will be missed by both students and staff. Mpumalanga Campus will always miss him and may his soul rest in NDWEDWE CAMPUS CHOIR BIDS FAREWELL TO THE LATE peace. MISS NONHLANHLA NZIMANDE

ELANGENI NEWS | EDITION 4 Page 5 STAFF MATTERS & EVENTS

NEW APPOINTMENTS Ms. KP Ngidi Kwamashu Hospitality Mr. BK Mchunu Ndwedwe Tourism Ms. KD Gumbi Qadi Finance economics & accounting Ms.MP Ngcobo Inanda Fundamentals Mr. MK Majola Kwadabeka Electrical Mr, SW Kubheka Ntuzuma Engineering Mrs.NK Mkhize Mpumalanga Primary Agriculture

NSF CONTRIBUTES TO SKILLING OUR YOUTH Elangeni TVET College has commenced National Skills Fund programme in , KwaMashu, Ntuzuma, Qadi, KwaDabeka, Mpumalanga and Ndwedwe Campus. At Elangeni College, the NSF funds certain targeted learnership i.e. Plumbing, Welding, Automotive Spray Painting, Building Civil & Construction, Community House Development Programme, Plant Production, Technical Support and New Venture Creation. The students are selected as per criteria set by the relevant SETA’s. These learnerships take 12 months combining classroom and the job learning. We hope that our student will acquire necessary skills to prepare them for the job market.

ELANGENI NEWS | EDITION 4 Page 6 ELANGENI TVET COLLEGE TAKES PARTS IN 2018 KZN ATHLETICS MEETING It is with great pleasure that Elangeni TVET College re- sponded to the call by the College Rector, Ms Zodwa Aryetey when she appealed to staff to encourage students to par- ticipate in various sports codes. We are pleased that Elan- geni TVET College students were selected during the KZN Provincial Athletes as one of the team who will represent KZN TVET College at the National TVET Athletics meeting taking place in Limpopo on the 9th - 10th of March 2018. The students were selected from various Campus as below. Names Surname Campus Event Gender Sanele Mzimela Ntuzuma 3000m Female Sibonelo Mthethwa Ntuzuma 800m Male Slindile Hlatshwayo Pinetown 800m Female Cebile Malevu Pinetown 800,400, javelin Female Nokukhanya Shange Pinetown Long jump Female Sphesihle Mtolo Pinetown 10 000m Male Lerato Nhlapho Mpumalanga High &long jump Female Sbahle Ndokweni Pinetown 200m Female Sanele Mkhize Indwedwe Long jump male Male Mzwandile Mazibuko Indwedwe High jump Male

This achievement came from dedicated effort by Student Support Service who took initiative to facilitate athletics at campus level. The unit facilitated selection of our stu- dents at all our 8 campuses who had to represent their respective campus during the College Athletics Meeting. The initial athletic meeting took place on the 21st of Febru- ary, at Chatsworth Stadium which saw almost 60 athletes from all our Campus taking part in this eventful meeting. “We are very proud of our students, especially our young female students and we believe that they will represent the College very well in Limpopo , and we wish them all the best and my unit will give them the support” SSS Manager Mr E Mbhele

ELANGENI NEWS | EDITION 4 Page 7 INDUCTION PROGRAMME IS A GREAT TOOL FOR FIRST YEAR INDUCTION CAMPUS DRIVE STUDENTS TO ADAPT TO TVET SECTOR KwaDabeka Pinetown First year students received great orientation annual programme that helped them to adapt to the college life. This transition from basic education to this level is an important journey for our first year students. Students Support Service working with Campuses provided valu- Ndwedwe Ntuzuma able information that will equip learners especially the academic support services, and other social services like sports, book review programme, bursaries and other useful information.Among stake- holders who graced 2018 student induction programme was KZN MEC for Health Dr Sibongiseni KwaMashu Inanda Dhlomo, who encouraged stu- dents to prioritise their studies and leave a healthy lifestyle. Other social partners also in attendance were SAPS, HEAIDS, financial institutions and other partners. This beneficial programme is also attended by the College Senior Management led by the College Qadi Mpumalanga Principal Ms Zodwa Aryetey.

ELANGENI NEWS | EDITION 4 Page 8 CONNECT WITH US

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