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Ekurhuleni West College (EWC) for Further Education and Training (FET) is a public institution regulated by the FET Colleges Act no 16 of 2006. It was established in terms of the Further Education and Training Act, Act No .98 of 1998, and it was declared as such by the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Education (Gauteng Province) in terms of a Provincial Gazette Extraordinary (dated 7 December 2001).

EWC operates within a broad band and diverse communities and comprises of the following 6 campuses: Alberton, Boksburg, Germiston, Kathorus, (in Katlehong/ Vosloorus/ Thokoza), Kempton (in Kempton Park) and Tembisa.

The name "Ekurhuleni West College" originated from the geographical and municipal areas in which the College is situated. "Ekurhuleni" was taken from the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality and "West" from the Western Belt within the Municipal area, where all the campuses are situated.

EWC Holds Prestigious Diploma Ceremony 

Friday, 15 May 2009

Ekurhuleni West College for Further Education and Training (EWC), (consisting of the six campuses: Alberton, Boksburg, Germiston, Kathorus, Kempton and Tembisa) held its annual diploma ceremony in the hall of the Germiston Campus.

A scripture reading and a prayer were conducted by Pastor Joshua Maponga.

The Research and Development Manager of MERSETA, Dr Salim Akoojee delivered the keynote address. He motivated the diplomandi and emphasized resilience, dedication, and perseverance. He also said that "greatness is never a given - it should be earned."

As his closure, he quoted Barack Obama and said that if you have not yet found employment "..pick yourself up, dust yourself off and begin again."

The following Campus Top Achievers received awards sponsored by Innovative African Gifts:

Business Studies

  • Boksburg: - Ms LT Mkwayi (Business Management)
  • Germiston: - Ms NP Mbatha (Financial Management)
  • Kempton: - Ms M L Cronje (Financial Management)

Engineering Studies

  • Kempton: - Mr S N Maake (Mechanical Engineering)

Special Awards

  • The award for the best EWC Financial Management student, sponsored and handed over by the Principal, Ms Ntlatleng was awarded in absentia to Ms ML Cronje, who achieved an average of 88.5%. Ms Lily Walsh received it on her behalf.
  • The award for the best EWC Mechanical Engineering student, sponsored by SAA Technical, and handed over by Mr Peter Maduna, was awarded to Mr S N Maake who achieved an average of 82%.

EWC Overall Top Achievers

Ms Carolissen from Dippenaar & Reinecke handed over the award for the overall EWC top achiever in Business Studies, sponsored by Dippenaar & Reinecke, to Ms L T Mkwayi (from Boksburg Campus) for obtaining an average of 90% in Business Management.

The overall top achiever for Engineering Studies, Mr S N Maake (from the Kempton Campus) received an award that was sponsored by SANDVIK, for obtaining an average of 80% in Mechanical Engineering. This award was handed over by Mr Kenneth Mogabalane from SANDVIK.

Ekurhuleni West College for Further Education and Training wishes to thank all their sponsors and stakeholders for making this a prestigious event.

 

 
From left to right: Mr SN Maake - Kempton Campus (EWC overall Engineering Studies top achiever); Ms MP Mbatha - Campus top achiever for Business Studies (Financial Management) Germiston Campus; Ms Lily Walsh, who received awards on behalf of Ms Marlene Cronje (who is abroad) for Campus Top Achiever Business Studies (Financial Management) (Kempton Campus) as well as the special award for the best EWC Financial Management student; and Ms LT Mkwayi - Campus Top Achiever (Boksburg Campus) for Business Studies (Business Management) as well as the overall EWC top achiever in Business Studies.

 

Fun Walk Pics

The EWC Fun Walk against crime took place on Saturday 23 May 2009 at Kathorus Campus. Here are some pictures of the event, (courtesy of Kathorus Mail).

 

Start of the race!
 		 Winner of the computer -
Thabelo Mofokeng
 
Some of the many generous donations received.
 

 

 

 

 

 

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2009 Enrolment Dates

Our next enrolment dates are:

Business Studies (Semester 2): 6th to 14th July 2009

(Please note that these dates are subject to change.)

5.5km Fun Walk Against Crime Feedback

The EWC Fun Walk against crime took place on Saturday 23 May at Kathorus Campus. Here are all the results!

The winners in the individual categories were: 

  • 14-19 years - Rayton Masalesa 
  • 20-31 years - Thabelo Mofokeng 
  • 31-40 years - Gladys Moroko
  • 40-49 years - Elsabe Smit
  • 50+ - Gert Smit (he completed 5.5 km instead of 2,5 km)
  • Special Award for Disabled persons - Brian Dlamini - he also completed the full 5,5 km.

The school that contributed the most to charity was Sijabulile Secondary School in Katlehong.

The overall winner of the computer was Thabelo Mofokeng of Boksburg Campus - he is also a professional walker.

The Campus that contributed the most to charity was Kathorus Campus, with Kempton Campus in the second place.

All profits for the day went to charity.

The following orphan families (as given through by the Social Development of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality in Katlehong) and one charity organisation received the donated clothes and food parcels:

  • Vukile Mbamba 
  • Blantina Matlabe 
  • Paulaina Gaba 
  • Mduduzi Nxongo 
  • Mamahlale Mphutlane 
  • Mduduzi Memorial organisation - 400 orphans

The Principal, in collaboration with Marketing, decided to adopt the last charity organisation where the need is extremely big and to request all EWC staff members and students to donate clothes and blankets and food every second month that will then be delivered to this organisation that has to care for 400 orphans.

EWC Marketing would like to thank everybody that supported this first effort.

Regards

Susan Dorfling 
EWC MARKETING MANAGER

Breaking News!


From left to right: Ms Annelie du Plessis Campus Manager – 
Tembisa Campus; Ms Nomazwe Nzima Campus Manager 
Kempton Campus; Mr Jacob Kotsi on behalf of Kathorus 
Campus; Mr Gert Smit – Campus Manager Germiston 
Campus; Mr David Mabusela Deputy Principal Academic 
Affairs; Dr Andrew Moffat Campus Manager Boksburg 
Campus; Ms Rosa Nöffke Campus Manager Alberton 
Campus; Mr Robert Ehlers- Quality Assurance Manager; 
Ms Hellen Manakedi Ntlatleng –Principal; 
Mr Thembani Bukula – Chairperson of the College Council.
(Photograph courtesy of Germiston City News.)


Hoisting the flag at the ISO FUNCTION – Mr Gert Smit 
Campus Manager of Germiston Campus on the right and 
Robert Ehlers Quality Assurance Manager on the left.

 

Sports Triumph!

At the GUCOSCA Sports Festival, held on Saturday 18 April 2009 at South West Gauteng College's Moletsane Sports Complex, the EWC Men's Soccer Team and the EWC Netball Team walked away with gold medals and trophies and the number one position in their groups. The EWC Ladies Soccer Team finished up in the number two spot, but unfortunately missed the photo call.

Very well done to the team members and all who participated in the Festival!


EWC's gold medal-winning Netball Team.


EWC's Men's Soccer team show their delight at winning the
gold medal and trophy..

 

 
 
 
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