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Issue One - 24 February 2026
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…...
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Mangaliso Khumalo’s Inspiring Journey
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…
From humble begins, to a career in Rigging
“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…
From grandma’s crochet skills, to an entrepreneurial dream
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…
Amahle represents uMfolozi in Cape Town
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…
Art with a heart: The creative journey of Seluleko Ngcobo
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…