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The Citizen
05-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Fully funded ECD programme empowers 48 new graduates
Boksburg Civic Centre came alive with joy and celebration as 48 passionate early childhood development (ECD) practitioners walked the stage at their graduation ceremony on June 27. The graduates completed a fully funded, 12-month ECD training programme that awarded them either SAQA-registered qualifications at NQF Levels 4 or 5, or a national diploma in ECD. The Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA) accredited the initiative. It was co-hosted by the Motheo Training Institute Trust and the Topsy Foundation, which sponsored the entire programme. Sasol also contributed as a sponsor of the programme. Rex Molefe, the founder and director of Motheo Training Institute Trust, addressed the graduates. A long-standing advocate for education and skills development, Molefe praised the graduates for their resilience and urged them to continue pursuing academic excellence. 'We are very proud of our graduates. This qualification is a stepping stone. Through our partnerships with UNISA, North-West University and various private institutions, our graduates can now advance to degree level and beyond. There is no excuse. Lifelong learning is the path forward.' He emphasised that quality ECD is essential to breaking cycles of poverty and ensuring children receive proper foundational education. Zinhle Lukhele, head of fundraising at the Topsy Foundation, spoke passionately about the broader vision of the programme. 'This graduation is a gigantic step toward professionalising the ECD sector. At Topsy, we work directly with a network of ECD centres in under-resourced areas. 'These graduates are now trained, qualified, and equipped to provide not just education, care, nurturing, and structure for the youngest minds in the country.' Vuyiswa Madiya stood out among the 48 graduates as a symbol of strength and perseverance. 'At first, I doubted myself. I wasn't sure if I could juggle parenting, work, and studying. But with support from Motheo, Topsy, and my classmates, I gained a certificate and a new identity. I am an educator now. I am someone who can shape a child's life. 'This programme gave me confidence, knowledge, and purpose. The learning has not stopped. I now dream of studying further, possibly for a degree one day. I want my children to see that it is never too late to grow.' Hlalefang Raziya, a qualification development coordinator at ETDP SETA, commended the graduates and reassured them that the qualification they received is nationally recognised and quality-assured. 'This certificate is more than paper; it represents trust. It indicates you are trained to care, nurture, and educate children with integrity and professionalism. 'We are proud that the training providers met all quality benchmarks. You've earned this. And for those who did this while being mothers or caregivers, you are superheroes. Your achievement reflects strength and dedication.' For more information on how to apply for the next ECD programme, visit At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
05-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Boost for ECD sector as 48 graduate with national qualifications
Boksburg Civic Centre came alive with joy and celebration as 48 passionate early childhood development (ECD) practitioners walked the stage at their graduation ceremony on June 27. The graduates completed a fully funded, 12-month ECD training programme that awarded them either SAQA-registered qualifications at NQF Levels 4 or 5, or a national diploma in ECD. The Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA) accredited the initiative. It was co-hosted by the Motheo Training Institute Trust and the Topsy Foundation, which sponsored the entire programme. Sasol also contributed as a sponsor of the programme. Rex Molefe, the founder and director of Motheo Training Institute Trust, addressed the graduates. A long-standing advocate for education and skills development, Molefe praised the graduates for their resilience and urged them to continue pursuing academic excellence. 'We are very proud of our graduates. This qualification is a stepping stone. Through our partnerships with UNISA, North-West University and various private institutions, our graduates can now advance to degree level and beyond. There is no excuse. Lifelong learning is the path forward.' He emphasised that quality ECD is essential to breaking cycles of poverty and ensuring children receive proper foundational education. Zinhle Lukhele, head of fundraising at the Topsy Foundation, spoke passionately about the broader vision of the programme. 'This graduation is a gigantic step toward professionalising the ECD sector. At Topsy, we work directly with a network of ECD centres in under-resourced areas. 'These graduates are now trained, qualified, and equipped to provide not just education, care, nurturing, and structure for the youngest minds in the country.' Vuyiswa Madiya stood out among the 48 graduates as a symbol of strength and perseverance. 'At first, I doubted myself. I wasn't sure if I could juggle parenting, work, and studying. But with support from Motheo, Topsy, and my classmates, I gained a certificate and a new identity. I am an educator now. I am someone who can shape a child's life. 'This programme gave me confidence, knowledge, and purpose. The learning has not stopped. I now dream of studying further, possibly for a degree one day. I want my children to see that it is never too late to grow.' Hlalefang Raziya, a qualification development coordinator at ETDP SETA, commended the graduates and reassured them that the qualification they received is nationally recognised and quality-assured. 'This certificate is more than paper; it represents trust. It indicates you are trained to care, nurture, and educate children with integrity and professionalism. 'We are proud that the training providers met all quality benchmarks. You've earned this. And for those who did this while being mothers or caregivers, you are superheroes. Your achievement reflects strength and dedication.' For more information on how to apply for the next ECD programme, visit ALSO CHECK: All aboard! Fly-Mu Festival set to thrill Springs locals ALSO CHECK: Young dancers shine bright at National Legends Are Made event At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Ngwathe outlines developement projects to FS Forum
Despite a worrying financial and service delivery picture painted by the High Court in Bloemfontein when the ruling was made that the provincial government must intervene in the Ngwathe Local Municipality's affairs, an image of a municipality committed to economic development was presented at the quarterly meeting of the Free State Provincial IDP Managers Forum hosted in Parys the past week. Addressing the Municipal IDP Managers represented at the Forum, Ngwathe's Municipal Manager outlined the municipality's key development programmes, including a shopping mall between Schonkenville and Tumahole and a private hospital outside Parys along the R59 and a Five Star Hotel as part of the Selete Precinct development. The municipal manager, Dr. F.P. Mothamaha, added that the municipality will keep a watchful eye on spending of grants for current infrastructure projects in all five Ngwathe towns (Parys, Vredefort, Heilbron, Edenville and Koppies). He said the municipality has responded to the call by President Cyril Ramaphosa to professionalise local government by appointing highly qualified individuals, such as doctors and engineers, while ensuring that other municipal workers are enrolled with academic institutions as part of rebranding and repositioning the municipality. Selete Precinct The Selete Precinct entails a multibillion-rand development for Parys announced in November last year by project owner, Dr Eric Molefe, and Ngwathe's Executive Mayor. Molefe said the development by Rand Holdings would among others, include a solar plant, rehabilitation of the Parys Airfield to operate as a strategic freight hub, a private hospital, a stepdown facility, private primary and high school, a hotel, a truck stop, and a service station. Although Molefe originally estimated construction teams to be on site by February/middle March, once all plans were submitted and as soon as council gave the final go-ahead, progress has been halted due to various factors since the sod turning, Molefe said during a meeting in May. He then gave the assurance that plans for the development are going ahead. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
04-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Training programme equips women to build stronger communities
Boksburg Civic Centre came alive with joy and celebration as 48 passionate early childhood development (ECD) practitioners walked the stage at their graduation ceremony on June 27. The graduates completed a fully funded, 12-month ECD training programme that awarded them either SAQA-registered qualifications at NQF Levels 4 or 5, or a national diploma in ECD. The Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA) accredited the initiative. It was co-hosted by the Motheo Training Institute Trust and the Topsy Foundation, which sponsored the entire programme. Sasol also contributed as a sponsor of the programme. Rex Molefe, the founder and director of Motheo Training Institute Trust, addressed the graduates. A long-standing advocate for education and skills development, Molefe praised the graduates for their resilience and urged them to continue pursuing academic excellence. 'We are very proud of our graduates. This qualification is a stepping stone. Through our partnerships with UNISA, North-West University and various private institutions, our graduates can now advance to degree level and beyond. There is no excuse. Lifelong learning is the path forward.' He emphasised that quality ECD is essential to breaking cycles of poverty and ensuring children receive proper foundational education. Zinhle Lukhele, head of fundraising at the Topsy Foundation, spoke passionately about the broader vision of the programme. 'This graduation is a gigantic step toward professionalising the ECD sector. At Topsy, we work directly with a network of ECD centres in under-resourced areas. 'These graduates are now trained, qualified, and equipped to provide not just education, care, nurturing, and structure for the youngest minds in the country.' Vuyiswa Madiya stood out among the 48 graduates as a symbol of strength and perseverance. 'At first, I doubted myself. I wasn't sure if I could juggle parenting, work, and studying. But with support from Motheo, Topsy, and my classmates, I gained a certificate and a new identity. I am an educator now. I am someone who can shape a child's life. 'This programme gave me confidence, knowledge, and purpose. The learning has not stopped. I now dream of studying further, possibly for a degree one day. I want my children to see that it is never too late to grow.' Hlalefang Raziya, a qualification development coordinator at ETDP SETA, commended the graduates and reassured them that the qualification they received is nationally recognised and quality-assured. 'This certificate is more than paper; it represents trust. It indicates you are trained to care, nurture, and educate children with integrity and professionalism. 'We are proud that the training providers met all quality benchmarks. You've earned this. And for those who did this while being mothers or caregivers, you are superheroes. Your achievement reflects strength and dedication.' For more information on how to apply for the next ECD programme, visit At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
04-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Free ECD training empowers 48 graduates in Ekurhuleni
Ekurhuleni came alive with joy and celebration as 48 passionate early childhood development (ECD) practitioners walked the stage in Boksburg at their graduation ceremony on June 27. The graduates completed a fully funded, 12-month ECD training programme that awarded them either SAQA-registered qualifications at NQF Levels 4 or 5, or a national diploma in ECD. The Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA) accredited the initiative. It was co-hosted by the Motheo Training Institute Trust and the Topsy Foundation, which sponsored the entire programme. Sasol also contributed as a sponsor of the programme. Rex Molefe, the founder and director of Motheo Training Institute Trust, addressed the graduates. A long-standing advocate for education and skills development, Molefe praised the graduates for their resilience and urged them to continue pursuing academic excellence. 'We are very proud of our graduates. This qualification is a stepping stone. 'Through our partnerships with UNISA, North-West University and various private institutions, our graduates can now advance to degree level and beyond. There is no excuse. Lifelong learning is the path forward.' He emphasised that quality ECD is essential to breaking cycles of poverty and ensuring children receive proper foundational education. Zinhle Lukhele, head of fundraising at the Topsy Foundation, spoke passionately about the broader vision of the programme. 'This graduation is a gigantic step toward professionalising the ECD sector. At Topsy, we work directly with a network of ECD centres in under-resourced areas. 'These graduates are now trained, qualified, and equipped to provide not just education, care, nurturing, and structure for the youngest minds in the country.' Vuyiswa Madiya stood out among the 48 graduates as a symbol of strength and perseverance. 'At first, I doubted myself. I wasn't sure if I could juggle parenting, work, and studying. But with support from Motheo, Topsy, and my classmates, I gained a certificate and a new identity. I am an educator now. I am someone who can shape a child's life. 'This programme gave me confidence, knowledge, and purpose. The learning has not stopped. I now dream of studying further, possibly for a degree one day. I want my children to see that it is never too late to grow.' Hlalefang Raziya, a qualification development coordinator at ETDP SETA, commended the graduates and reassured them that the qualification they received is nationally recognised and quality-assured. 'This certificate is more than paper; it represents trust. It indicates you are trained to care, nurture, and educate children with integrity and professionalism. 'We are proud that the training providers met all quality benchmarks. 'You've earned this. And for those who did this while being mothers or caregivers, you are superheroes. Your achievement reflects strength and dedication.' For more information on how to apply for the next ECD programme, visit At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
