MR MARTIN SITEFANE Pyrometallurgist, Mintek
metal extraction processes to enhance economic and commercial viability, a noble pursuit when viewed in light of South Africa’s electricity constraints. A big-picture perspective informs Sitefane’s approach to his scientific efforts. He frames the desire to create more efficient systems in the broader context of job creation and the development of a competitive local industry. “Focus on what will bring you fulfilment, but also purpose.” National Diploma in Metallurgy, 2015 Africa that is associated with poverty, hunger and unhealthy living conditions by providing essential needs for the most vulnerable in my community in the informal settlements,” she says. Motivated by the success of her Seed For Life community garden, Dhlamini has made it her priority to believe in herself and make a difference in society. “Stop listening to negative thoughts and do away with the ‘what would people say’ syndrome.” Diploma in Public Relations, 2021 an educator and coach. Working behind the scenes to nurture talent, he wants to help the youth, especially those in rural areas, to get the exposure required to ascend to the global stage. Dubazane is also a sports blogger and podcaster currently working to launch Halakasha.co.za. “Keep working on what you love even when it seems it is not paying off – one day it will.” Bachelor of Education, 2015
OVER the past six months Martin Sitefane secured his master’s degree from the University of the Witwatersrand and received official recognition as a professional engineering technologist. He confesses that the birth of his daughter a few months prior to this patch of career milestones sweetens these achievements all the more. The blazing-hot streak is not novel ground for Sitefane, whose laboratory work as a pyrometallurgist at Mintek finds him working with extreme temperatures each day. His research aims to streamline the It all started with what Hope Dhlamini, a 24-year-old chief executive and public relations officer from Soweto, thought would be a small campaign. She and her peers wanted to improve the lives of vulnerable people living in charity homes and homeless shelters, and the love and support that their COVID P.U.N.C.H Community Project received from Johannesburg communities left her awestruck. Majoring in public relations and community management at the University of Johannesburg, Dhlamini believes that “humanity is key. I want to restructure the image of South Lungelo Dubazane counts being the first university graduate in his family as his proudest moment. While he mentions feeling disappointed when he initially failed in his studies, he persevered, cultivating discipline and this eventually led to a completed bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Johannesburg. The Soweto native is currently working towards an honours degree in educational management through Unisa, and hopes to make an impact through sports education as both
MS HOPE DHLAMINI Chief executive officer and public relations officer, COVID P.U.N.C.H Community Project
MR LUNGELO DUBAZANE Teacher at Protea Glen Secondary
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