ENGINEERING
Name: Clement Masekoameng
Qualification: BEng Tech in Mining Engineering
Institution of study: UJ
Currently working: At Sibanye Stillwater
“Having a mentor by my side during my high school and university journey was invaluable. I want to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible impact the Sizanani Program has had on my life.”
MANAGEMENT AND TOWN PLANNING
Name(s): Faith Moloi
Qualification: BCom in Logistics Management
Institution of study: UJ
Currently working: At Cargo Compass
“Sizanani made it possible for me to get admitted at university for the course that I wanted. I also got a desktop, which helped me a lot during my studies”
FINANCE
Name(s): Shihluke Maswanganyi
Qualification: BCTA
Institution of study: Wits
Currently working: At KPMG
“Sizanani and my mentor Aurelie Huber have played a huge role to the person I have become today. They opened a world of opportunities for me that, coming from a disadvantaged background, I could not have been exposed”
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Name(s): Siphumelele Zondi
Qualification: BSc Computer Science
Institution of study: UJ
Currently working: At Consent
“Sizanani encouraged us to pursue our goals. They also gave me a laptop and played a huge role in a person I am today”.
SCIENCES
Name(s): Sinalo Yanelisiwe Mbexeshi
Qualification: Diploma in Biotechnology
Institution of study: VUT
Currently working: At Montic Foods
“I am able to apply that confidence in life and in the work place all thanks to Sizanani and I will forever appreciate the opportunity of being part of the program.”
HEALTH
Name(s): Kamogelo Tswai
Qualification: Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
Institution of study: SMU
Currently working: At a public hospital
“Thank you to Sizanani, which made an invaluable contribution to my journey, including covering my second-year fees and residence expenses, and to my mentors, Axelle and Pascal Fevry, for always being with me”
EDUCATION, MEDIA AND ARTS
Name(s): Jack Hermans
Qualification: B.Ed Degree
Institution of study: Sol Plaatje University
Currently working: As a Teacher
“Through this journey, I have learned that we should never give up on our dreams, regardless of the challenges we face. All thanks to Sizanani and my mentors Aminata Meite and Helen Raison, who also helped with paying my honours degree fees”
LAW AND HUMANITIES
Name(s): Lebohang Ramokonopi
Qualification: BCom Law/LLB
Institution of study: Wits
Currently working: At Bowmans
“Sizanani family and my mentor Sue Beukes has been very instrumental both in academic growth and personally”