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HomeEkurhuleni 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 CeremonyFriday, 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
Engineering Studies
Special Awards
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.
Fun Walk PicsThe 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).
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Vacancies at EWCYour attention is drawn to vacancies currently being advertised. Click here, or click on the link in the menu at left for full information. Annual Report 2008Ekurhuleni West College's Annual Report is available for download. Click here, or click in the menu at left to access it. 2009 Enrolment DatesOur next enrolment dates are:
(Please note that these dates are subject to change.) 5.5km Fun Walk Against Crime FeedbackThe 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:
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:
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 Breaking News!
From left to right: Ms Annelie du
Plessis Campus Manager –
Hoisting the flag at the ISO FUNCTION – Mr Gert Smit
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
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