In celebration of TVET Month, we interviewed a former Richtek Campus student who is now employed by Bell Equipment as a Turner Machinist. Mangaliso Khumalo’s journey is one of resilience, determination and the transformative power of education. As a single mother working as a house helper, she experienced first hand, the challenges of not having…
“Coming from a disadvantaged background has taught me the value of hard work, resilience, discipline and determination. I have seen the challenges that come with limited opportunities and this strongly motivates me to build a career that can provide stability and open doors to greater opportunities.” These are the words of Hlengiwe Dlamini, a former…
For Richtek’s budding entrepreneur, crochet is more than simply creating beautiful garments with wool and a hook. It is a story of heritage, creativity, resilience and the determination to turn a skill passed down through generations into a sustainable business. The second year Office Administration student, Thobekile Biyela is the young entrepreneur behind Crochet by…
For Amahle Gumede being a student at uMfolozi TVET College, entails a lot more than just textbooks. Currently studying Electrical Infrastructure Construction, Amahle picked uMfolozi because of its reputation for solid, hands-on training and its great links to industry. The College’s focus on helping students find work placement and grow as individuals, makes it the…
For Seluleko Ngcobo, art is not just a hobby it’s a language that speaks, “where art meets the heart.” A graduate of uMfolozi TVET College (Maphumulo campus), the 23-year- old artist has spent over a decade perfecting his craft. Today, he is the driving force behind FONII ART, a creative company based in the Tshobho…
Promise Mpontshane is eagerly preparing to compete against the country’s top welding champions at the national WorldSkills South Africa competition on 8 March 2026. The 21-year-old welding star is training vigorously every day, determined to bring the trophy home. Her journey to the nationals follows an impressive victory at the provincial competition last year, which…
Eshowe Campus hosted a dynamic induction programme to usher in its newest cohort of first year students. The event was designed not only to familiarize students with the academic environment but also to ignite a sense of belonging and excitement for the journey ahead. Campus management delivered motivating addresses, highlighting the values and opportunities that…
Bambanani Campus hosted an informative NSFAS Indaba where students were guided on funding rules, academic requirements and ways of utilizing allowances responsibly recently. The College Senior Bursary Officer, Mr Mthokozisi Zulu shared the following key highlights as per the NSFAS guidelines: * Students should meet all academic progression requirements to remain funded. * They should…
uMfolozi TVET College extends its congratulations to the 110 youth who successfully completed the Short Skills Training Programme at Vuma and Esicabazini Youth Academy funded by the KwaZulu Natal Department of Social Development recently. The ceremony marked a major milestone in youth empowerment, job creation and community development within the province. The College extends its…
