by TVET | Aug 6, 2019 | General
TSC SRC President M Poopedi has told graduating students that their destination lay ahead and they dare not slacken.
He likened the stage at which the diplomandis were as akin to a car that had arrived at a petrol point after hitting a pothole on the way. “Graduation is not your final destination. You’re now at your petrol station,” he said.
It was vital thus for them to have a clear idea of what their destination was, said Poopedi who described the diplomandis as “destination chasers”.
It was not their lot to be petrified as they were conquerors, the SRC President added, noting: “You already have one foot in, don’t slacken.”
“Go out and feed the country. Change the current status in our country,” urged Poopedi, reminding them to go and change someone’s life by dedicating 67 minutes to a good cause on Mandela International Day, July 18.
He also encouraged those still studying to formulate a destiny for themselves. “I too have a dream, where the SRC, leaders and student activists grow the country and unite all the institutions and not depend on their background, culture, age or gender.”
by TVET | Aug 6, 2019 | General
A former spokesman for a government agency has told General Studies graduands passing out at TSC to choose vocations they love and are well-suited to and to not be afraid to pursue new avenues.
Siya Magadla, a former spokesperson and committee member of the National Youth Development Agency and founder of the SME Sustainability Summit, said he had been brave enough to leave a relatively comfortable government job to launch himself as an entrepreneur. “I’m well on my way to realising my vision,” he said and pointed out that he was relishing being an independent player in the property and media sectors.
The graduates received certificates for completing courses that include marketing assistant, marketing management, business management, management assistant and human resource management.
Magadla said there was need to confront the reality of a depressed economy and to realise that creating one’s opportunities was key although not everyone would succeed as a businessperson.
“It’s not enough for us to hold on to our degrees, thinking we’re going to make it,” Magadla noted.
“You must not just wait for a breakthrough, you must create your own breakthrough,” he said.
He also cautioned the new graduates against despairing, saying competency, composure and a good track record would put them in good stead in the job market.
He also said although most of them had not secured jobs yet, things were not very bad for graduates in the marketplace as compared to those without qualifications.
It was thus important for them to re-invent themselves, just as he had done, he said.
Magadla holds a B. Tech Jourbnalism from TUT among other qualifications.
For him, the change happened while he was on internship at a newspaper in the Eastern Cape. He described that spell as the worst time of his life. Thereafter, he decided that the newsroom was not for him and turned his energies to more fulfilling pursuits.
“If you’re not happy with where you are, you must be able to reinvent yourself and re-establish your priorities,” he said.
Magadla invited graduates interested in becoming entrepreneurs to attend the SME Sustainability Summit being held at Joburg Theatre on 30 and 31 July.
by TVET | Aug 6, 2019 | General
TSC Principal Advocate Joseph Chiloane has urged graduates from the Class of 2019 to be the drivers of their own destiny.
Addressing hundreds of General Studies and Engineering students and their loved ones, Adv Chiloane said he would make an exception by quoting from the Bible, given that the constitution of South Africa gave equal importance to all religions.
He proceeded to quote and paraphrase from a passage in 2 Timothy vs 7-8, which highlighted the necessity of celebrating one’s achievement.
“You’ve fought a good fight, you’ve finished the race. You perpetually burnt the midnight oil, now today you’re here to receive your crowns of success, your crowns of victory and your crowns of triumph.”
Adv Chiloane also told the young graduates that the world was much bigger than a black gown and a graduation ceremony. It was important that they made the most of the opportunities that came their way, he said.
Deputy Principal Academic Services Ms Rachel Ntsimane presented the students with their diplomas.
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Acting Deputy Principal Corporate Services Ms M Legodi issued the official acknowledgement.
“First of all, I would like to thank God for ordaining such a day,” she said. She also thanked Adv Chiloane for his good leadership of the institution for the wise words he delivered during the ceremony.
Ms Legodi also thanked TSC Council Chairperson Mr Msebenzi Skosana for always being there for staff when needed.
She also thanked SRC President M Poopedi for an inspiring speech and the keynote speakers Prof Madoda and Siya Magadla for their profound words and the inspiration they served.
