OOnn TThhee oveove IMPO F LLIMPOPPOO U Y OOF UN SITTY 2014 I 2014 NIVVEERRSI MM The Annual Publication for the Alumni of the University of Limpopo INSIDE Celebrating the legendary 11 1983 MBChB Class 16 Student Leaders with the edge 2013 Onkgopotse Tiro winners share 28 their future plans 1988 UL alumnus heads new Justice and Correctional Services Ministry Alumni Shop Price list for Corporate Gifts A4 Folders Koskin R176,00 Tracksuites R439,00 00 R195 each ROYALTY UMBRELLA Pencil Ruler case R 25,30 00 each Golf Shirts R163,00 R65 SOVERIGN LASER POINTER LASER ENGRAVED Blazers - Men R462,00 00 R195 each Wine Glasses R26,00 PROTÉGÉ NOTEBOOK/TABLET HOLDER 00 R185 each MARKSMAN CLASSIC BALL PEN ROLLERBAL LASER Executive Pen set R121,00 00 Blazers - Woman R375,00 R95 each METALLIC CLOCK PEN HOLDER 00 R65 each PRINTED CLOCK STATIONERY HOLDER Pencil Case R23,00 Key Holders R29,70 Backpacks R229,00 00 00 each R275 each R750 BALMAIN NARBONNE PEN/ROLLERBALL LASER ENGRAVED MANHATTAN TROLLEY LASER PLAQUE CONTACT DETAILS FOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Kehilwe Plaatjie Tel: 015 268 3286 00 Fax: 015 267 0485 R250 each A5 JOURNAL WITH STRAP E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] 00each GOLFER UMBRELLA Marketing and Communication (Turfloop Campus) REGENT COMPU BRIEF R265 PRINTED 1 COLOUR 1 PANEL 00 New A Block (Ground Floor) R55 each Mike Menziwa Tel : 012 521 4644 / 4563 Fax: 012 521 4418 E-mail: [email protected] Marketing and Communication (Medunsa Campus Contact person: Evah Takalo Clinical Pathology Building, 5th Floor Tel: 015 268 2625 / 2121 email: [email protected] www.ul.ac.za Operating Hours Operating Hours 14h00 - 16h00 (Monday - Friday) 14h00 - 16h00 (Monday - Friday) 2 Page On TheMove 2014 CONTENTS Ever wondered where most SA prominent figures attended their Editorial tertiary education? 1988 UL alumnus heads Team new Justice 20 MANAGING EDITOR and Correctional Kgalema DK Mohuba Services Ministry SENIOR JOURNALISTS 2013 Onkgopotse Maureen Talane and Padi Matlala JOURNALISTS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Tiro winners share Johannes Selepe, Dorcus Manzini, 7 Tumelo Moila and Moses Moreroa their future plans DESIGN & LAYOUT Thabo Madisha and Macdonald Motlane Copyright © University of Limpopo. 28 All material published in this publication remains the property of the University of Limpopo and shall not be reprinted without written consent and approval by Physical Education Marketing & Communication. 11 Celebrating the legendary and Kinesiology Contact details: 1983 MBChB Class Turfloop Campus Alumni Sector Tel: 015 268 3210/2121 Launched Fax: 015 267 0485 Medunsa Campus Tel: 012 521 4563 31 Fax: 012 521 4418 In E-mail: [email protected] www.ul.ac.za Student Leaders 32 Memoriam Like us on Facebook University of Limpopo Official Page: UL 16 with the edge Alumni in Touch: University of Limpopo Student I Recruit 204UL @Ulvarsity 3 On TheMove 2014 Page Lettersto the Editor Turf Producing Alumni should Tertiary life quality products Plough back to can be memorable their alma mater and fun, but also challenging! COINCIDENTAL meeting with former ERTIARY life can be one of the most N 2013 when I visited the University of Media Studies lecturer, Leuba memorable, enjoyable, filled with Limpopo's Medunsa Campus on many Ramakgolo at the final of the Africa freedom days of your life, but at the A occasions, as I was planning for the class of T Nations Championship (CHAN) in Cape Town I same time, it might be one of the most difficult 1983, 30th reunion, I expected to see a lot of Stadium at the beginning of February, revealed infrastructure developments, and to my stages that one has to go through. a lot about the kind of Products University of disappointment, I saw only a few. The few that I When I registered at this University in 2004, Limpopo produces. have seen still need to be developed. This calls the excitement was just too much as I didn't for Alumni of our Institution to raise funds in have to stick to my educators or house There I was, a former journalist and current order to improve the infrastructure. This is mother's strict rules anymore. But, it was so communicator, standing alongside an ex‐ what other developed institutions do. I was hard to adapt to the new environment and its lecturer who had just resigned as a Station hurt during the class of 1983 reunion when pressure. Fortunately, with the help of the Manager at Thobela FM, the biggest radio Prof Mantla alluded to the lack of mentoring programs and the Student Disabled station in Limpopo Province (and was about to accommodation for some of the students as Unit (DSU), it was a relief as I could see progress start as head of commercial radio at the public some are staying in Pretoria, and have to and excellence in my academic work. broadcaster). Entering the fray at the same shuttle to the campus daily with all possible event at Cape Town Stadium was Kagisho problems of public transportation, rented It is through my tertiary life that I learned that Mamabolo, another Turfloop graduate who accommodation, discipline and safety. greed, pride doesn't pay and asking for help has engraved his name in communication for As a result, I suggest the following, in order to doesn't make one to look stupid. both Parliament and the government. make this campus a world‐ class learning institution: Tukisho Serite This scenario illustrated, among many things, Strengthen the alumni programme by 2007 BA Communications Studies graduate the fact that Turf is producing quality tracing all former students in all disciplines individuals who are ascending the ladder in and develop a strong database. various fields of communication. May the Encourage them to host class reunions at needs government's attention. However, I beg Institution continue bringing out men and the campus. to differ because whites can afford to improve women carry on to make a meaningful Introduce a short monthly online newsletter their institutions because they have a burning contribution in the communication field, and to update them about campus desire to develop the lives of their alma mater. who would leave an everlasting mark developments, functions and graduation Anyway, what's in for you? Most of you will wherever they go. ceremonies. expect some return probably in monetary Every alumnus should commit at least R500 value; but I guarantee you that you will get Elijah Moholola donation per month for two years to fund what I call `Motlanthe's profit` called MORAL 2004 BA Media Studies graduate the building of student residences and an PROFITS. alumni club house. Most of you will complain that Dr Makgala Solomon Motlanthe accommodation is a universal problem and it 1983 MBChB Graduate 4 Send your views to [email protected] Page On TheMove 2014 The above letters do not reflect the views of On The Move but that of the writer. Foreword Prof Mahlo Mokgalong Vice - Chancellor and Principal University of Limpopo To page 6 5 On The Move 2014 Page From page 5 6 Page On TheMove 2014 1988 UL alumnus heads new Justice and Correctional Services Ministry 7 On TheMove 2014 Page determine anyone's future. "It's not where you come from that counts, it's where you're going," he stated. HEADING NEWLY DESIGNED JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES MINISTRY When asked about his new role as a leader of the new Justice and Correctional Services Ministry, Masutha said that contrary to popular belief, there are many areas of mutual reinforcement and synergy that should be harnessed to promote a seamless and integrated HOMECOMING: Advocate Michael Masutha with some members of the University of Limpopo criminal justice system. "In most of these choristers during the launch of 2013 National Science Week at the University areas, efficiency will be achieved as there will be no need for conferral between the By Johannes Selepe [email protected] two line functions as they now fall under a single executing authority.” upplied with nothing but heroism, Correctional Services Ministry, appointed the University of Limpopo alumnus, in May this year by President Jacob Zuma He indicated that his ministry will deal SAdvocate Michael Masutha works in his new cabinet. with backlog of cases by evaluating the resourcefully as a lawyer; humanitarian; current system to assess its efficiency and fighter for the rights of people living with "PASSION, inspiration and hard work will effectiveness as part of an overall disabilities, and a politician among other lead to fulfilling of your dreams no matter assessment of the integrated justice duties. He is an inspirational and a what anyone else may tell you. If you system to determine areas of weakness dynamic man whose talent and really want something, you can make it and recover quick wins. "The introduction dedication have touched lives of many happen. I learnt that focus and of initiatives in our court systems is people in South Africa, especially those determination would get me far," said currently underway, and it includes the living with disabilities. Masutha speaking exclusively to On The introduction of mediation in civil Move Publication. proceedings which is likely to enhance Masutha's life has not been easy in the efficiency, the promotion of access to face of his disability as a partially sighted Masutha, a proud UL alumnus sailed justice and to reduce the cost of litigation person. This encouraged him to devote his through his Bachelor of Jurisprudence generally; if they are carefully and life to the disability rights cause which in (B.Juris) at the then University of the properly managed.” the process landed him into a political North from 1985 to 1988.