Vice-Chancellor awards best performers

The University of Venda gave 48 students awards for academic performance during the Vice-Chancellor’s Student Academic Excellence Awards ceremony held at the university's auditorium last Thursday.

Speaking to Limpopo Mirror after the awards, the best overall student, Tshinanne Tshiololi, said he was ecstatic about his achievement. "I'm delighted and lost for words. I really thank God for this achievement, even though it was hard work. I identified my strengths and weaknesses in order to know where to put in more attention and effort."

He added that, "when I write exams, I don't write for the sake of passing, I always aim to pass with distinction. Everything is possible if you believe in yourself. Be determined, even if it's difficult because there is always a reward for not giving up".

The foundation-phase and first-year students each received R8 000 in prize money, the second-year students who were awarded each received R9 000, and the top third-year students each received R10 000. The students received 20% of the amount in cash, while the remainder of the amount will be used in various forms that the awardees may choose, such as tuition fees, books and accommodation.

Prof Nancy Mutshaeni, Director of the Centre for Higher Education Teaching and Learning, said the awards were started in 2013 with the aim of promoting a culture of teaching and learning through healthy competition. "I applaud you for your hard work and devoting most of your time to your studies. For those who didn't make it this year, work harder in order to be one of the recipients next year."

Date:15 February 2020

By: Mbulaheni Ridovhona

The 22-year-old Mbulaheni (Gary) Ridovhona has been passionate about journalism to the extent that he would buy himself a copy of weekly Univen students' newsletter, Our Voice. After reading, he would write stories about his rural village, Mamvuka, and submit them to the very newsletter for publication. His deep-rooted love for words and writing saw him register for a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies at the University of Venda, and joined the Limpopo Mirror team in February 2016 as a journalism intern.

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