Graduation 2025

ANNUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY 2025

The annual graduation ceremony of Vuselela TVET College was held from 13 to 15 May 2025 at Oase Gemeente in Klerksdorp. The event spanned three days, featuring two sessions daily—the first commencing at 09:00 and the second at 13:00. The ceremony celebrated the accomplishments of students who successfully completed their studies at Vuselela TVET College in 2024, including those awarded their National Diplomas during the same period.

A total of 1,251 students graduated over the three days, distributed as follows:

NC(V) Level 4: 245
Centre of Specialisation (Bricklaying): 22
Report 191 N6 Certificates: 834
Trade Test: 53
Diplomas: 97

We also congratulate all our graduates on their dedication and success. This moment marks not the end, but the beginning of an exciting new chapter in your lives. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

A sincere thank you to our generous sponsors—ABSA Bank, Nedbank, Mafaese Trading, IFA Consumables, and Dr Shole—for their invaluable contributions, which play a vital role in the success of this prestigious event.

Addressing the graduates

Guest speakers

Mr Tshegofatso Namola
Education, Training, Development and Quality Assurance Manager, ETDP SETA North West
13 May — keynote address A native of Mokasa 1 village in Taung, Mr Namola began his career as a lecturer at Vuselela TVET College. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education degree at the Central University of Technology in Bloemfontein.
Mr Peter Ntsowe
Client Service and Projects Officer, Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA)
14 May Mr Ntsowe inspired graduates to be proactive in creating opportunities, embracing entrepreneurship, and driving positive change.
Mr Frikkie Fouché
Executive Manager for Skills Planning and Research, AgriSETA
15 May — first session Mr Fouché spoke on skills development and education. A former Head of the Engineering Faculty at Vuselela TVET College, he also serves on the College Council.
Mrs Maryna Marais
Interim Chairperson, Vuselela TVET College Council
15 May — final session Mrs Marais shared insights from her 47-year career in education and training, having served as Vice-Rector of Vuselela FET College and Principal of ORBIT TVET College: “One cannot be successful unless you love your work. Doing what you love is the cornerstone of abundance in life.”

Class of 2025

Best achievers

Top academic achievers were also recognised during the ceremony. These prestigious awards honour the best-performing students in each programme, based on consistent academic excellence across the full qualification—ranging from N4 to N6 or Level 2 to Level 4. To qualify, students must have passed all subjects in a single examination sitting with an average of 70% or higher.

Principal’s Award: Presented to the student with the highest average across all NC(V) programmes at Vuselela TVET College.

ABSA Award: Presented to the student with the highest average across all Report 191 N6 programmes at the College.

T Mokgosi and T Rapiletsa
Electrical Engineering N6
71%Jouberton Campus
KKR Ahitlhile
Public Management N6
90%Klerksdorp Campus
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Her academic record is remarkable, having passed all 12 subjects with distinctions, including achieving a perfect score of 100% in Public Administration N5, Public Finance N5, and Municipal Administration N6. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ms Ahitlhile on this outstanding accomplishment. In recognition of her excellence, Dr Shole (left), a retired staff member of Vuselela TVET College, generously sponsored a laptop for Ms Ahitlhile
L Leeuw
Management Assistant N6
78%Potchefstroom Campus
B Tlale
Tourism N6
78%Potchefstroom Campus
KR Biso
Marketing Management N6
76%Klerksdorp Campus
VT Chaki
Marketing Level 4
79%Klerksdorp Campus
E Baase
Office Administration Level 4
81%Klerksdorp Campus
M Matshosi
Civil Engineering and Building Construction Level 4
78%Jouberton Campus
OA Legothe
Information Technology and Computer Science Level 4
73%Jouberton Campus
DF Melamu
Business Management N6
79%Klerksdorp Campus
T Kgola
Electrical Infrastructure Construction Level 4
80%Potchefstroom Campus
TC Ncancela
Mechanical Engineering N6
71%Jouberton Campus
F Matebele
Human Resource Management N6
80%Klerksdorp Campus

Top honours

Student awards

Best Academic Achiever in NC(V) (joint)
MM Mokoroane
Finance, Economics and Accounting Level 4
Potchefstroom Campus
Best Academic Achiever in NC(V) (joint)
PC Bareeleng
Education and Development Level 4
Klerksdorp Campus
Best N6 Student (Report 191)
KKR Ahitlhile
Public Management N6
90%Klerksdorp Campus
More
Her academic record is remarkable, having passed all 12 subjects with distinctions, including achieving a perfect score of 100% in Public Administration N5, Public Finance N5, and Municipal Administration N6. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ms Ahitlhile on this outstanding accomplishment. In recognition of her excellence, Dr Shole (left), a retired staff member of Vuselela TVET College, generously sponsored a laptop for Ms Ahitlhile