Students determined to rise above circumstances

By: Zukhanye Qabe

Twitter: @JustZukhanye

Email: zukhanyeqabe11@gmail.com

After ups and downs from first semester online journalism students, dedication kept them going. On the 3^rd of August 2022 Mrs. Govender-Bateman, Multimedia Journalism 1 and 2 lecturer hosted Online Practical Awards at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) North Campus.

These awards were awarded to top stories from group 1 and 2 who were doing their practical first semester. Mrs Govender-Bateman highlighted that those recipients ticked being active and quality of work submitted boxes.

Image: Sylvester Raraza during his speech

Mr. Sylvester Raraza from group 1 and Miss Karabo Tanya Hlatshwayo from group 2 were top students from their groups. Kelebogile Matlou, Bridget Molepo, Ethel Malatji, Amkele Mjwara, Hlolani Inocent Makondo, Joy Letheba Malope, Boitumelo Kekana, Malesele Hlakudi, Ntandoyenkosi Dunge, Asemahle Cwayela, Oratile Kekana and Christopher Buda were listed for top stories.

A video linked below is a snippet of the recipients receiving their awards.

Mr. Raraza who is currently doing TV practicals, mentioned three steps he used on his online practical that led him to be the top student.

*Checked and applied how established journalists from the industry works.

*Took tips from the editor.

*Enjoyed his work.

Mrs Govender-Bateman then awarded and thanked Miss Zanele Mbengo, who is a deputy editor and student assistant. She did not only leave a smile on Miss Mbengo’s face but the full house too and could not agree more.

A link below is an audio of Mr. Malwande Ndzimande who is one of the inspired Journalism students by the awards.

https://soundcloud.com/zukhanye-qabe/malwande-ndzimande-on-his?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing