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January/February - Volume 3, Issue 1
Economic Freedom Fighters
Students Command (Effsc)
Chairperson Kinsley Baloyi
addresses students on the
issues that other students are
facing.
Students shutdown
Campuses
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Students shutdown
Campuses
Nhlawulo Chauke and Malema Seroba
EDITORIAL TEAM
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he Tshwane University of Technology “The other problems we are facing is the
Editor Pretoria Campus students’ division the TUT management brought
Nhlawulo Vision Chauke representatives picketed outside the among students due to unequal distribution
Pretoria West campus on the 11th of February of allowances students receives,” said Baloyi.
Deputy Editor 2019. The picket then led to a protest which Before the end of this week.
Mbalenhle Zuma ended up in a campus shutdown. South African Students Congress (SASCO)
Reporters The leaders of students raised grievances which Secretary Ambrose Nzula said that they had no
are currently affecting students including the intentions to strike but they were forced by the
Malema Seroba
issue of National Students Financial Aid Scheme arrogance of management.
Spheyena Nothando Mngomezulu (NSFAS) allowances, accommodation and He added that if the management ends up
Sara Ntswaki Mokoka academic exclusions amongst other things. instructing police to shoot students they should
Nolitha Ngenase only shoot him.
Xolisile Dlou According to the Economic
“If you instruct them, instruct them to go and
Freedom Fighters shoot Ambrose. The rest are only crying because
Social Media
Nhlawulo Vision Chauke Students Command (Effsc) they are hungry,” he said
Chairperson Kinsley Baloyi, the Students tried to forcefully gain access to
Layout and Design Building 21 but the Mi7 Security intervened and
Nadia Ross management has been failing
prevented them.
TUT Printing Services to comply with the issues
Although no memorandum was handed in,
Stock Images: ©www.freepik.com affecting the students. Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof Stanley Mukhola
“We got the report that those who are not met and lent his ears to students where he
For daily news updates follow us promised them that their inputs would be
staying on campus are not going to receive
their food allowance, so the management responded to.
of the University should provide them with “I noted down your inputs without the
Facebook: BUA Campus News accommodation,” said Baloyi. memorandum and I am going back to
He added that most students who reside in meet relevant officials in order to respond
Soshanguve were failing due to unrest traveling. appropriately,” he said.
Twitter: @BUA_news On the day, Pretoria, Ga-Rankuwa, Arts,
NSFAS issued a circular earlier in the year
stating that first years would receive R5 275 book Arcadia and eMalahleni Campuses experienced
allowance while seniors receive R2 475. disruptions but no incidents were reported at
Instagram: @BUA_news the Soshanguve or Polokwane Campuses.
Baloyi blamed TUT management and said they
had caused a division amongst students. BuaNewspaper@tut.ac.za
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Students and their leaders try to force an entrance at Building 21 of Tshwane University of Technology
but Mi7 Security prevents them.
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Welcome back, says VC
I
n this first edition of Bua for the new academic student enrolment plan TUT is currently one
year, I would like to welcome every student, new of the institutions countrywide that enrols
and returning, to TUT. the largest number of first-year students – a
Almost two months into the year, registration and staggering 15 000 first years for 2019!
the first year orientation is over and classes for most STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
students have started.
For the past two years, the University has
At the start of this special year – our 15-year been working tirelessly to find additional
celebrations - I once again realise how fortunate I accommodation for our students in line with its
am to be at the helm of the #1 UoT in South Africa. Policy on the Accreditation of Private Student
Having had many conversations with my peers Accommodation. Together with TUT’s long-
in higher education in 2018, I can honestly say term resource planning, which provides for the
that I am satisfied with the progress this people’s building of new residences, mostly with the
university has made in achieving our key strategic assistance of Government funding and leasing
objectives. of space, as well as public-private partnerships,
IMPLEMENTATION OF HEQSF this process assists in constantly increasing
accommodation capacity.
Remaining relevant in an ever-changing world of
Although there still are issues around the years. In addition to addressing the transitional
work is possibly one of the biggest challenges facing
availability of residence accommodation, at present, and educational needs of first-year students, the
higher education institutions worldwide. In the past
TUT is able to provide accommodation to 21% of project, now in its fifth year, has ventured into new
two years, a lot of work has been done behind the
our students, which is about 2% above the national collaboration with partners such as AfriMan, GDE/
scenes to align our academic programmes with
average. Microsoft Project and Study Trust, adding more fun
the Higher Education Qualifications Framework
and opportunities for engagement for our students.
(HEQF). Finally, 2019 will see the introduction of the TUT101, PREPARING STUDENTS FOR
long-awaited Higher Education Qualification Sub UNIVERSITY The year ahead will no doubt hold its own share
Framework (HEQSF). Important information about of challenges, but equally, there will be many
the implementation of the HEQSF is contained in At the start of the academic year, a lot of hard work opportunities to live the TUT values, to grow and
the Prospectuses available on our Website. and energy goes into welcoming and preparing develop our students and our beloved TUT, and, to
students for the transition from school to varsity life. make a difference in the world around us.
STUDENT ENROLMENT TARGETS AND I have to commend everyone involved in the popular
REGISTRATION STATISTICS TUT101 project on the success story it is becoming. Embrace 2019! Until we talk again, please take
The hunger for post-school education is evident The institutional support and buy-in for the project care.
in the number of applications TUT annually receive is steadily growing and there has been a marked Prof Lourens van Staden
from prospective students. In line with its approved increase in student attendance over the past three VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRINCIPAL
Kind welcome message from the ISRC
Xolisile Dlou
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shwane University of Technology’s The first important thing Dineo Hlagala talked His special message to students is “Be free,
president general of the ISRC, Dineo about is how to successfully graduate. “When we enjoy being a student at Tshwane University of
Hlagala welcomes first year students to the speak of success, success is in different forms. Technology. We welcome you to TUT and to the
institution in a friendly way. We would speak about dedication and passion. world of independency. We are here for you and
Students need to be passionate about what they it must be that at the end of the day whatever
do, they need to have focus over what they want you do you must be able to prioritize time for
and it must be that each and every individual is academics and time to have fun. Time to socialize
goal orientated,” Hlagala said. and time to have engagements that will groom
you as a student,” he said.
He added that if students know what they want,
they will be able to compromise whatever limits Hlagala further explained that students should
their vision and goals. speak for themselves. “We have a lot of cases
where people are victimized both males and
According to Hlagala one should be able to
females. It must be that they speak out and we will
reflect over the past to learn and peer pressure
be able to assist them. If we can be able to look
cannot be controlled. “It will take one to have
into their issues individually then we can assist
a risk calculation, you cannot control peer
them,” he said.
pressure, that is my understanding but you can
be able to control yourself. It is only a decision “We have various activities in our institution
that one will take, that this is not what I want,” that students might be able to engage with and
he said. Hlagala further explained that influence Tshwane University of Technology is a home. We
starts with an individual. He said that if students love them and we welcome them,” he added.
will be able to influence their decisions then they
DlouXP@tut.ac.za
will not be influenced by any other person.
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#JUSTICEFORKATLEGO MABUZA PROMISES
leads to the damage of court property STUDENTS FEES WILL
Sara Ntswaki Mokoka BE SETTLED
The court case of Constable John Slender and Joseph Rapoo who were Malema Seroba
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arrested for the alleged murder of Katlego Monareng, who was an LLB
student at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)was postponed to the he African National Congress (ANC) and South African Deputy
29th of March 2019. Monareng was shot and killed last year on the 24th of President David Mabuza visited Tshwane University of Technology
August in a student protest after the campus election results were tampered (Pretoria Campus), on the 25th of January 2019. The visit was with
with. the regards to outstanding fees of the senior students who are unable to
register for the academic year 2019 and the issue of urging young people
TUT Soshanguve students marched to the Soshanguve Magistrate Court on to go and register for voting and checking their names whether they are
the 25th of January 2019 during the court proceeding. They picketed outside registered or not.
the court till they were told of the postponement regarding the case. This
outcome led to some of the Pan Africanist Student Movement of Azania
(PASMA) members to forcefully enter, thus damaging the gate of the court.
PASMA secretary, Gift Mabusa
said that they are slowly losing
interest in the justice system and the
killers deserve a harsh sentencing.
“How can an unarmed student
be shot and killed,” he asked?
The case has been postponed to allow the National Director of Public
Prosecutors to decide as to transfer the case to the High Court or not. South The Deputy President David Mabusa addressing students regards to
African Students Congress (SASCO) TUT convener, Kilo Boima said he is their outstanding fees grievances.
extremely disappointed and them postponing seems like they are hiding
something.
“A harmless student was shot and killed. We will not rest till justice is served.”
Boima added.
The alleged killers, Constable John Slender and Joseph Rapoo who were
arrested in August last year have been out on bail since. They had their faces
covered during the short appearance in court.
The Regional Organiser of Tshwane for the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania
(PAC), Phineas Mokhureng said that Monareng deserves to get justice.
“This reminds me of the system during the Sharpeville times as institutions
which are supposed to protect us are the ones killing us,” he concluded.
MokokaSN@tut.ac.za
Students at Tshwane University of Technology welcomes
the resolution brought forward by the officials.
Mabuza said he was happy to be with the students of Tshwane University
of Technology and that he knows the issues affecting them.
“The issue of the outstanding fees the governing party ANC will sort it
out, for it is our duty to provide for future leadership of the Country.”
The DP said that he is getting old, so expectations are that TUT would
provide leaders of tomorrow.
“We have fought for this freedom, so we want to make sure every 5
years the elections are held for the people to choose who to lead them,”
he added.
He added that they got the report, which allude that the South African
Students Congress (SASCO) is doing well with the students.
He pleaded with the students to vote in the upcoming national election.
“We fought for this freedom for you to vote, unlike before when you
Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) members came in large numbers to show were disenfranchised (Not allowed to vote).”
support for the #JUSTICEFORKATLEGO movement
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The Sun Chaser III aims to compete abroad
Nhlawulo Chauke
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he Tshwane University of Technology’s theoretical knowledge on a real project, ISF (International Solar car Federation)
Sun Chaser III team is planning to compete collaborating with international universities and achievement award for exemplifying the
in Australia at the Bridgestone World Solar engaging with industry,” said De Vries. mission of the ISF by raising awareness of the
Challenge which will take place in October this De Vries said that the total cost mentioned imperatives of sustainable transport through
year. is for the complete project but is not limited innovation, and promoting the concept of “Brain
Team leader Johannes De Vries said that they to building the new solar car, provide a 5-day Sport”.
are in a process of building a new car that is training for schools as part of a holiday program, De Vries said that the car will be participating in
more efficient than the current solar car to university exchange program and international the 36 Endurance hours challenge as part of the
participate in Australia. participation. The total project cost is more than preparation of the big competition.
“We manufactured a few parts of the car and we R3 Million rand. He said that they raised R300 000 thus far and
will finish the car as soon as we get funds,” said “Students from Industrial Design, mechanical, that those who would like to contribute are
De Vries. mechatronic and electrical engineering are welcome to contribute.
He further added that the Solar Car project involved,” said De Vries. “Any above R15 000 would be appreciated and
is about more than just spending millions on The Sun Chaser III team has already won African the company logo will appear on the Solar Car,”
building a Solar Car. Spirit Award for the most kilometres covered by he said.
“It is about engaging students in applying a South African team in one day, the prestigious
ChaukeNV@tut.ac.za
Registration Period at TUT
Mbalenhle Zuma
R Precious Masutila, 19 years old from
egistration can be very daunting and tiring,
some students often sail through the Mamalia (Limpopo) who will be studying
registration process whilst for some they Somatic Therapy, said she came to TUT last
are very unfortunate with regards to the whole year but unfortunately could not register due to
process. Tshwane University of Technology has an documents. “I am very excited to be in university
some of her documents not being captured. So and I am also excited about the course which I
online platform where students can register from
this year she also experienced some sort of delay will be doing.” “I plan to stay away from peers
home, but unfortunately 1st year students are
because she matriculated in 2017, so she was told who will influence me in substance abuse,
advised to do it manually on campus.
to upload her senior certificate before she could therefore I will be vigilant when choosing
There are a number of factors which may cause even register. friends” said More.
students not to register on time or properly such
as them not applying on time or the institution
not replying to their applications in due time. In
With regards to balancing out her academic and
social life Masutila added that she plans on always
Khensani Mohlaloga, 21 years from
Polokwane, a 1st year Radiography student
some cases you find that students are also at fault going to church in her spare time. “When I look at
explained that she had no hassles when she
when they fail to upload the required documents the life that most people are living it is of higher
was doing her registration and everything went
hence it causes a delay in their registration standard and not what I am used to, so I think the
according to plan. “I applied in early last year
process. One could say that it differs from one only way I will be able to cope is to continue being
student to another, some are delayed because and got accepted that is why I had no worries,
friends with those I came with from home,” said
of registration money and their bursaries not the only obstacle which I had was with regards
Masutila.
replying on time. to my funding therefore I had to wait for a
A number of 1st year students spoke to Bua Fredrick More, 19 years from Mafikeng,
heads up from NSFAS before I could proceed
to registering.” “I want to enjoy my varsity life
student publication on their registration who is a 1st year in Hospitality Management therefore I will try my outmost best in balancing
experiences, how they plan to balance their elaborated that his registration process was academics and socials.” said Mohlaloga.
academic and social lives and also how they plan smooth since he made sure that he applied on
to cope with university life. time last year and also uploaded the required ZumaMS@tut.ac.za
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Exceptional day
devoted to a good cause
Spheyena Mngomezulu
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shwane University of Technology (TUT) student Nompumelelo Magagula, celebrated her
birthday on the 30th January 2019 and decided to give back to her own community in
Bronkhorstspruit were she was born and raised.
The Journalism student donated 81 sanitary towels, 23 pairs of shoes and nine school shirts to
Lingitjhudu Secondary Schools and Msuluzane Mayisela Primary School.
“I have always been a person with good interest and concern for others, so I decided to donate
to these schools of which I attended my Primary and Secondary schooling back at home. I
personally know how hard it can be for other families during back to school time,” said Magagula.
Magagula said that is where she grew up, where the values and foundation of her education were
based. A better way of showing others that it is possible to give back with the little that you have.
Magagula started to ask for donations from people who were closer to her and even on social
media, to raise funds since last year from early November. “I had money saved up, but realised
that it will not be enough then that is when I decided to raise funds from the people I know
and what more better way to do on your birthday and put smiles to the less fortunate
learners,” said Magagula.
It was not the first time giving back but was her first time asking for donations and was
happy with response she got. She wanted to have an impactful mark and reach out as many
learners she could.
“When you give back to those who are in need the Lord blesses you abundantly. So if
you have little that God has blessed you with always remember to share with other
people”.
Nompumelelo’s former Principal Johannes Gwangwa at Lingitjhudu Secondary
said that the school was proud to have brought up a child who was not only
an excellent achiever but a person who sympathizers with others and
he believes the future is bright for her.
MngomezuluSN@tut.ac.za
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Nhlawulo Chauke
M iss Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria West Campus 1st Princess and
Miss Personality (2018/2019), Kgomotso
Malau aims to enter Miss Tshwane and Miss
Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club this year.
Malau added that if she could win Miss South
Africa and Miss World in the near future she
would have achieved one of her biggest childhood
dream.
“I don’t miss any Miss SA, it’s my childhood
According to the reigning princess, Miss dream and to become Miss World would then
Mamelodi Sundowns is a good start up to contest make me overcome things such as stereotyped
for Miss South Africa. views that woman are supposed to be in the
Soon after winning four titles in her first year of kitchen,” she said.
participating in beauty pageants, the final year She added that entering pageants is not about
Civil Engineering student said that winning both the beauty but using what you have to change
titles would be a journey on top. people’s lives and that entering Miss World would
When asked why she entered Miss TUT, Malau also be a good thing to encourage people and
said she wanted to break down the stereotype change their lives.
that woman should just look pretty hence she’s Malau extend her gratitude to everyone who
doing Civil Engineering. supported her through journey to becoming Miss
“It’s high time a woman step in to the so called TUT 1st Princess.
men’s world and do the job,” she said. “Those who support me I call them sisters,
She added that being a beauty pageant has brothers, family because without them I would
always been a dream because she wanted to not have the titles I have now,” she said.
inspire young woman to realise their worth and She concluded by stating that her supporters
capacity to the society. were the reason she survived her journey.
“I like to stimulate minds and I make it a point BuaNewspaper@tut.ac.za
that I leave something in their lives and that is
change,” said Malau.
In just a year, Malau has won four titles which
include Miss West City, Face of Respublica 2nd
princess, then Miss TUT which she describe as a
very big night, winning two titles where she was
also crowned as Miss Personality.
Malau advised women who would like to enter
different pageants including Miss TUT to join the
competition keeping in mind what brought them
to varsity.
The best thing
is to find a
schedule that will
work for you but yet
prioritise the reason
that brought you to
the University.
Miss Tshwane University of Technology Pretoria West Campus 1st Princess and Miss Personality
(2018/2019) Kgomotso Malau pose with her sash on.
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Student raised over R30 000
to pay outstanding fees
Sara Ntswaki Mokoka
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hakamani Dludla (27) originally from Kwa- asking around for donations in and around the
Zulu Natal, in Ulundi managed to raise funds Soshanguve campus to raise the amount.
of over R30 000 in two weeks. This came “People reacted differently towards this as others
about after Dludla was excluded by the National were helping with the little they had while others
Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for the said I am trying to rip people of,” he said. A picture
year 2015.He enrolled to study Language Practice of him holding the placard and the bottle was
in 2012 at the Tshwane University of Technology posted on Facebook which led to it reaching twitter
(TUT), a three year course which took him 5 years and trending enormously.
to complete.
Dludla received donations from as little as R2 up
Due to personal reasons he did not write his final to R5 000 from different people, his fellow students “I don’t blame any organisation for not paying my
exams in 2014 which led to exclusion in 2015. He and lecturers. fees as it was me who played with the opportunity I
was then forced to make an appeal and luckily the was given to study.”
exclusion was uplifted. NSFAS no longer funded “Most of the donations were given by the
him due to his poor record. In 2016 he completed Soshanguve residents and students. I remember When asked about his future plans, Dludla said
his National Diploma; hence registered for a Btech getting a call from a lady who said she doesn’t have that he sees himself working outside of the country.
in 2017 which he passed in record time. much but wants to help, I gave her my account
“I see myself working in Dubai after 5 years.”
details and she then deposited R5000 into my
Afterwards he registered for a Masters Degree account.” He wished that the students who owe the
and applied for a job at the Embassy of the People's institution be given copies of their qualification to
Republic of China, which required qualifications. look for work with them as companies require them.
Due to his outstanding fees for the year 2016 and He said that raising funds was
2017 he could not receive his qualifications. Phakamani advised first year students to focus
tough and that it took patience and on their books and that they should also to not
This then led him to start a campaign of
raising funds as he owed the institution R30 827. determination. He added that he be afraid to ask, talk about things they don’t
understand.
Phakamani wrote on a cardboard, holding a blamed no one for not paying his fees.
Sprite 2litre bottle on the other side and started MokokaSN@tut.ac.za
Sara Ntswaki Mokoka
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nswer Chauke also known as Rejoinder The final year Civil Engineering student said
(23), a Tshwane University of Technology that he goes straight to studio to record instead
(TUT) Civil Engineering student has been of writing his songs down. Although it is a hobby
nominated for the Best Xitsonga RNB song of he does not know where music will take him in
the year award by the Giyani Community Radio future, even though he also has plans of owning
(GCR). a record label in future and helping other artists.
Rejoinder, which is a synonym of Answer is also “At first my family was against the idea as they
nominated in the same category (Best Xitsonga thought I would drop out of university, especially
RNB song of the year award) by the national my dad but now they are fully behind me,” said
South African Broadcasting Corporation radio Rejoinder.
station Munghana Lonene FM (MLFM) for his hit He added that his music received a lot of love of
single ‘My mello’. which encouraged him to keep recording songs.
“My love for music started when I was in grade His music is accessible on online platforms like
7, I loved watching 50 cent and other American Apple music, Google play etc. The young artist is
rappers. I started rapping and singing when I available on social media platforms, Rejoinder_
was in high school, my music genre is Afro-pop,” SA on twitter and Instagram and Rejoinder RJ on
Rejoinder said. Facebook.
The singer who was born and raised in the MokokaSN@tut.ac.za
Limpopo province sings in different languages
which are Shona, Tsonga Venda and English to
name a few. Some of his role models include
WizKid, Davido and Techno. Rejoinder has
recently released a 10 tracks afro-pop album
titled Monica.
He is well-known for his first single titled my
mello and Monica which he released after the
first single.
Even though he loves singing, Rejoinder
takes his studies seriously as he believes that
education is important and he will finish his
studies. “For me, music is sort of like a hobby so I
do it during my free time making sure it does not
clash with my studies”, he said.
Answer “Rejoinder” Chauke performing one of his song. Picture supplied.
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to inspire and empower
‟If you can dream it, you can achieve it. I set a deadline
for myself it's also inspiring to others, she said she would
do it and I can do it.ˮ
Nhlawulo Chauke
F
ormer Miss Tshwane University of Technology “Someone said this is my wardrobe, you can take
2017/2018 Yaneliswa Bokveld has been it. For me it was more on getting tangible things
crowned as Miss Campus South Africa 1st more than money itself because money has so
Princess 2019. little value.”
The high flying pageant has already won three Bokveld said that she is a goal oriented person.
competitions in a space of twelve months. She said setting goals makes it easier for people to
believe her.
The third year Hospitality Management student
first won Miss Queenstown 2016 followed by Miss She mentioned her love for God and that she sets
Teen Commonwealth South Africa (Ambassador her goals with him in mind.
2017/2018) then Miss TUT. “I talk to God about it. God this is what I want to
Bokveld said that she was challenged by people achieve, I have seen it working so amazing.”
who believed in her to enter Miss TUT. When asked if she had any hopes of entering Miss
Bokveld said she enjoyed her time as Miss TUT South Africa, Bokveld said that this is not the right
because most people did not know she was Miss time to do that.
TUT which made her life easier. “You need to be so ready on so many levels and it
“The event itself was not big. Fewer people knew will happen but not now cause I wouldn't want to
about it, so when I was crowned Miss TUT I still got be Miss SA at the age of 22. When you are Miss SA
to be myself.” you have reached the peak of it all.”
She added that these days’ titles change people. She added that she still wants to enter other local
pageants and international pageants. l and when
“When I go to class I feel no need to wear heels
she feels like she’s ready she will go for Miss SA.
for you to look pretty.”
She stated that those who would like to enter
The former Miss TUT shared her love for giving
pageants should not forget to balance their
tangible things towards people who lack certain
schedule of academics.
things not money.
She said giving tangible things makes a bigger ChaukeNV@tut.ac.za
difference than money.
Former Miss Tshwane
University of Technology
(2017/2018) now Miss
Campus South Africa poses
with all her sashes.
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BUA went on a team building meeting this month on the 1 st
to the 3rd of February. The team enjoyed different activities
of which include hiking in the early hours of the morning.
On that day, different issues were discussed of which
include copy right, content development an best practices
in journalism and social media. The team made its rules
that they hoped to abide to throughout the year.
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Xolisile Dlou
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ccording to a research done by the South African Depression and it’s not something we can’t work on. Come to our offices, there are Student
Anxiety Group (SADAG) in 2018, one in four university students had development and support centre offices in all campuses, speak with the
been diagnosed with depression and over 20% of 18-year-olds had secretary, fill up some forms, make an appointment and return for reappoint-
one or more suicidal attempts. ments,” she said.
Lynne Malan a counselling psychologist at Tshwane University of Tech- DlouXP@tut.ac.za
nology (Pretoria Campus), student development and support centre (SDS)
said that depression is a lot of things and it is different for every person. “In HELPLINES
general, depression is a feeling of intense sadness which usually comes with • Tshwane University of Technology after hours student helpline – 0800
negative thoughts about yourself, the world and the future,” said Malan. 687 888
Malan further added that some of the symptoms include suicidal thoughts, • South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) toll free number
struggling to see a purpose for oneself, struggle to find joy and happiness, 0800 323 323
loss of interest on the things that used to make one happy. “Depression • Suicide helpline – 0800 567 567
affects the body as well, often times people who are struggling with depres-
sion feel very tired and they sleep a lot,” said Malan
According to Malan there are different causes for depression among uni-
versity students. “For my experience a lot of students feel overwhelmed,
they have a lot of pressure from home to succeed and end up putting a lot of
pressure on themselves. They don’t always understand that varsity is difficult
than high school and there is a lot of work. Expectations and difficult rela-
tionships with family and friends also causes depression,” explained Malan
She further explained that some students come to uni-
versity already depressed by neglect, past
trauma, physical abuse, Biological causes
e.g. chemical imbalance, sexual abuse and
when they start putting pressure on them-
selves depression becomes worse. Malan
also gave advice to first year students.
“Don’t think you are alone, our students
tend to think I am the only one struggling,
I’m the only one from a difficult background,
and I’m the only one who doesn’t have mon-
ey. That word only makes depression worse so
I would recommend that students start open-
ing up their eyes and ears. Listen, look and then
come for help,” she said.
Malan said that students need to open up and
admit they need help. “Depression is serious, but
Lynne Malan, counselling psychologist at
Tshwane University of Technology.
Student Development and Support (SDS)
re t o care
We da
Do you need help
Do you need to talk with making Have you failed a test Students with Disability
about something that’s a career choice? or need assistance “Counselling has helped me to get everything
Have you registered
bothering you? on how to study? with the Disability Unit? into perspective and to live in the moment
which has made me so much happier.”
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The new HEQSF
Knofacts Higher Education Qualification Sub Framework
TUT has been working tirelessly on the new HEQSF aligned qualifications,
which has to be fully implemented by 1 January 2020.
1 Changes brought about by the HEQSF include:
• New names of
4 Progression through the HEQSF
Below is an example of the new Vocational progresssion pathway from a Diploma up to
• New types the Doctoral level. The majority of TUT students are in the Diploma Qualifications.
• New minimum admission requirements Advanced Post Graduate
Diploma Master’s Doctoral
• New NQF Levels Diploma Diploma
(NQF Level 6) (NQF Level 9) (NQF Level 10)
• New progression pathways (NQF Level 7) (NQF Level 8)
Students in the vocational/diploma stream will be required to complete:
• NQF Level 7 (Advanced Diploma)
How is the HEQSF (new structure)
2
• NQF Level 8 (Postgraduate Diploma)
different from the NATED 151 (current)
Non-HEQSF Aligned Qualifications NATED 151
QUALIFICATION TYPE AND CREDITS NQF LEVEL
HEQSF Aligned Qualifications
QUALIFICATION TYPE AND CREDITS NQF LEVEL
5 How will students with Baccalaureus
Technologiae qualifications articulate
Doctor Technologiae (D Tech)
Doctoral Degree (PhD) NQF level 8
Doctoral Degree
(360 credits)
NQF level 10 vertically to the Maters’s degree?
(240 credits)
Magister Technologiae (M Tech) Depending on the admission requirements of the specific faculty and department, students
Master’s Degree in Business with a Baccalaureus Technologiae may be required to do additional modules in order to
Master’s Degree
Administration (MBA) NQF level 8 NQF level 9
Master’s Degree
(180 credits) comply with the admission requirements of th HEQSF-aligned master’s degree. Please
(120 credits) consult the relevant faculty prospectus for admission requirements.
Postgraduate Diploma
No equivalent Non-HEQSF aligned qualification exists NQF level 8
(120 credits)
Professional Bachelor’s Degree
(480 credits)
Bachelor Honours Degree
NQF level 7
NQF level 7
Professional Bachelor’s Degree
(480 credits)
Bachelor Honours Degree
NQF level 8
NQF level 8
6 How does the HEQSF affect you as a
current TUT student?
(120 credits) (120 credits)
No equivalent Non-HEQSF aligned qualification exists Advanced Diploma NQF level 7 Changes in the new HEQSF aligned qaulifcations may be in one of the following ways:
(120 credits)
• The name of the qualification that a student is currently registered for might have changed
Baccalaureus Technologiae
NQF level 7 No equivalent HEQSF aligned qualification exists
• The NQF Level may have changed
(B Tech)
(120 credits) • The qualification has been phased out and a new qualification has been introduced
Bachelor’s Degree NQF level 7
Bachelor’s Degree (360 credits) It is not necessary for students who have completed and graduated in the non-aligned
NQF level 6
(360 credits) Bachelor of Education qualifcation to apply for replacement or conversion of their qualification as the non-aligned
NQF level 7
(480 credits) qualifications (NATED) remains valid. Pipeline students (currently registered students) should
Diploma complete and graduate in their current qualifications they are registered for.
NQF level 6
(360 credits)
National Diploma NQF level 6
(360 credits) Diploma NQF level 6
(240 credits)
7 When will TUT introduce new
Advanced Certificate
No equivalent Non-HEQSF aligned qualification exists NQF level 6
(120 credits)
National Higher Certificate NQF level 5
Higher Certificate
(120 credits)
NQF level 5 HEQSF-aligned qualifications?
(120 credits)
The implementation of new HEQSF-aligned qualifications commenced in 2017 with some of
the diplomas, B Ed Honours, bachelor degrees,master’s and doctoral qualifications.
3 Minimum admission requirements for
HEQSF-aligned qualifications
Such qualifications are included in the Faculty Prospectuses for Engineering and the Built
Environment, Humanities, Information and Communication Technology, Management
Sciences and Science.
Minimum admission requirements All new qualification have to be fully implemented by 1 January 2020.
Qualification type
HEQSF aligned programmes
Doctoral Degree Appropriate Master’s degree
(NQF 10) (NQF 9 – 180 credits)
Master’s Degree
(NQF 9)
A relevant Bachelor Honours Degree or a relevant Postgraduate Diploma.
A relevant Bachelor’s Degree at NQF 8 may also be recognised as meeting
the minimum entry requirement to a cognate Master’s Degree programme
(NQF 8 – Postgraduate Diploma & Bachelor Honour - 120 credits;
8 When will the current Nated qualifications
be phased out?
Professional Bachelor – 480 credits)
The Minister of Higher Education and Training has pronounced the phaseout
Postgraduate Diploma Appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or appropriate Advanced Diploma date for all non-aligned qualifications as 31 December 2019. This means that current
(NQF 8) (NQF 7 – 120 credits)
qualifications which are not HEQSF aligned will be phased out completely in line with the date
Advanced Diploma A relevant National Diploma/Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree pronounced by the Minister. The last date of registering new students in the non-aligned
(NQF 6 - 360 credits)
(NQF 7)
+ meet institutional programme requirements qualifications will be January 2019 for year courses and July 2019 for semester courses.
Students still registered in the current qualifcations by 31 December 2019 will be given a
National Senior Certificate or the National Certificate (Vocational) certain time period to complete their qualifications which will be guided by institutional
with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement.
Alternatively: policies and guidelines.
- Higher Certificate (NQF 5 - 120 credits),
Bachelor’s Degree
or
(NQF 7 – 360 credits/ NQF 8 - 480 credits) - Advanced Certificate (NQF 6 - 120 credits),
or
- National Diploma/Diploma (NQF 6 - 240 and/or 360 credits) in
9 Will the current Nated qualifcation still
a cognate field may satisfy the minimum admission requirements
National Senior Certificate or the National Certificate (Vocational) with
appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement. Alternatively: be valid?
Diploma Higher Certificate (NQF 5-120 credits)
or
(NQF Level 6)
Advanced Certificate (NQF 6-120 credits) in a cognate field may satisfy In terms of the transitional arrangements, TUT would like to emphasise
the minimum admission requirements
that all NATED qualifications are accredited and registered on the National Qualifications
Advanced Certificate Higher Certificate Framework (NQF) and they remain valid and recognised by the Tshwane University of
(NQF Level 6) (NQF 5 - 120 credits)
Technology, Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Council on Higher
Higher Certificate National Senior Certificate or the National Certificate Vocational with Education (CHE), South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), professional bodies,
(NQF Level 6) appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement
industry, employers and other relevant stakeholders.
For detailed programme information, go to the specific faculty
web page at www.tut.ac.za and for more HEQSF Information
click on the SATN block
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Malema Seroba
T
he Tshwane University of Technology’s “We wish the boys all the best and we are look- sports, for it is in vain when their academics are
Men Football (TUTMF) team has unveiled ing out to sponsor them from now on as we are left behind.
a new kit and announced a new sponsor doing with Baroka FC,” said Matsaung. “I give appreciation to the sports management
for the team. TUTMF Captain Lebogang Radebe said that because in order to participate in sports you
The Varsity Cup champions have already the team is grateful of the support they get must excel in academics and also wish the boys
played with their new kit in the Nedbank Cup from TUT management. all the best in this coming tournament,” said
last month against Cape Umoya, a club from Professor Prince Mogomeng said he believes Mogomeng.
Cape Town. the boys are excelling in both academics and SerobaM@tut.ac.za
The Director of Sports and Recreation,
Shadrack Nthangeni said they wish the club all
the best in the coming tournament.
I believe that
due to the hard work
you are putting in,
definitely you will win
the game if it is your
day,” said Nthangeni.
TUTMF Coach Stuart Mhlongo said he believes
that they are going to work hard and give all
their games the best performance to prove to
the communities how they are the best.
General Manager of Sports, Mpho Matsaung
stated that they are in partnership with Tshwane
University of Technology and that they are there
to give support to the boys. The unveiling of the new kit to be used in the tournament.
I MADE A GOOD IMPRESSION TO BIG CLUBS
Mbalenhle Zuma
T
he Tshwane University of Technology’s Men “We work together as a team and we make sure in the Varsity Cup and we will make sure that we
Football (TUTMF) team midfielder Lebogang to capitalize on all the facilities that we have here defend our title as the winners of 2018 and bring it
‘Papa’ Patlane said that he never expected on campus,” he said. back home,” he said as he concluded.
to be named man of the match when they suffered Patlane said that he is proud to play for his team ZumaMS@tut.ac.za
a loss to Cape Umoya in the Nedbank last 32 on because they are doing more compared to other
January 25th in Cape Town. varsity teams.
According to Patlane, being crowned man of the Reflecting on the loss against Umoya, the mid-
match came in as a shock. fielder said that the champions were unable to
He heaped praise and added that being man of the capitalize on their free kick opportunity which they
match meant that he played extremely well com- had.
pared to the other 21 players on the field. “We could have used the fact that our opposition
The midfielder stated that being named man of was reduced to ten men to our advantage and also
the match has given him exposure and that it will not dwell into being focused with the defence a
pave a good path for his football career. lot,” said Phatlane.
“I believe that the title I have received may have Phatlane said that the two times Varsity Football
given other big soccer clubs the impression that champions aim to do their utmost best and
someday in the near future will earn me a spot in that they are happy because they will now be
other big clubs,” said Patlane. able to play games at home.
Phatlane said that he is a hard worker and playing He added that playing at home does
for the TUTMF team is a huge platform since there not mean that they are going to lay
have been a number of players who have been back and relax, but they are going to
signed from their team. work extremely hard. “We are aware
that right now we are a threat to
He added that their former head coach Bushy
the other teams which participate
Moloi who joined Baroka FC’s had taught them a lot.
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THE VARSITY SHIELD
Nhlawulo Chauke
T
he Tshwane University of Technology that they have good quality and skilful players need all the support they can get from the
Vikings assistant coach Kobus Lottering and he believes that they will perform well this students in order to be at their best. “Every
has said that the team will win the rugby year. bit of support helps, when they cheer for us it
Varsity Shield this year. motivates us,” said Michau.
Looking back on loses, Kobus claimed that the
According to Lottering, this year they are team had lacked discipline. “When you do not He claimed that last year the team was not fit
putting up a team that can win tournaments. have discipline you will always have a lack of enough and injuries played a role in their lack
He added that they have a good coaching staff things,” said Lottering. of performance. He added that they are not
and management staff. challenging for a title but winning the title this
He added that the discipline and the eagerness year.
to win will bring the difference this year.
“Is a very competitive “Winning the title would mean the world to
The assistant coach said that he hopes
team and very that some of his players could go and play in
me,” said Michau as he concluded.
He called for support from students and he also
experienced team and provincial teams.
believes that with the help of students that the
Coach Chris Berkender He sang the praises of the TUT’S men football students will help them play better and win the
who currently holds the title of the varsity cup cup.
is a very experienced champions.
Before the Varsity Shield away match at the
man.” “We are jealous of the soccer team, if you can Cape Penesula University of Technology, they
see how good they are, what they are doing and will be playing a home game to show students
Lottering further indicated this time, the
how they perform,” said Lottering. that they are a competitive team this year.
attitude, discipline and the hunger of players to
win is far bigger than any other time. He added Vikings player Marco Michau said that they ChaukeNV@tut.ac.za
Throwback to last year's season: Marco Michau about to feed the ball into a scrum
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