Impactful mentoring project empowers matrics
CREATING FUTURES: The programme guides matric learners through the university application process.
Tuesday, 02 December 2025
An impactful community engagement initiative by the Department of Biomedical Sciences, in partnership with Ikamva Youth, continues to empower matric learners in Nyanga.
The service-learning project, which is organised and run by the Department’s Anelisa Motaung and Nkosikho Sogwagwa, pairs Biomedical Sciences students with Grade 12 learners in Nyanga, with the students serving as mentors to the matric learners.
Launched in 2021, the programme aims to support the learners in planning for higher education by guiding them through the university application process. Each mentor assists their assigned mentee in exploring tertiary education options, completing three university applications, and with applying for financial aid resources.
Motaung said this year 40 CPUT students served as mentors.
Throughout the academic year, students and mentees engaged in various structured activities.
Some of this year’s highlights include:
- More than 100 university applications completed
- More than 200 hours of service invested by the CPUT mentors
- Learners received career guidance, academic and psycho-social support
The year concluded with an awards celebration for the mentors and mentees at the Bellville Campus.
Prof Glenda Davison, Head of the Biomedical Sciences Department, said: “As I listened to the reflections by both the students and matrics, I saw the future of South Africa, and it was a good feeling.”
Written by Ilse Fredericks
Email: Frederickskennediji@cput.ac.za
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