First-year film production student, Anande Kuse, continues to shine in the sport of table tennis.

She recently represented the Cape Town Table Tennis (CTTT) team at the SA Table Tennis championships, hosted by the South African Table Tennis Board in Durban.

CTTT came second, bagging a silver medal in the U/19 team events category, and made it to the group stages in the singles category.

“I’m so happy about the silver medal I received at nationals. I could not play last year when I was in Grade 12. I really worked hard and I’m very proud, “said Anande.

Earlier this year she was elected to represent SA at the International Table Tennis Federation African Youth, Junior and Cadet Championships.

CPUT Table Tennis coach Mfundo Marasi congratulated Anande and thanked the Student Affairs Division for their support.

“As CPUT Table Tennis, we're super proud of her achievements and for representing not only the province, but also our flying CPUT flag high at the national event. We hope the USSA Table Tennis summer games will take place this December 2022, where she'll continue to fly the CPUT flag sky high.”

Written by Ilse Fredericks
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A first-year film production student will be heading to Tunisia next month, where she will be representing SA at the International Table Tennis Federation African Youth, Junior and Cadet Championships.

Anande Kuse fell in love with the sport of table tennis while attending an after-school programme in primary school.

She has been included in the SA Table Tennis Board u/19 girls’ team.

“What I enjoy the most about table tennis is that it's a sport where respect is taught from the beginning. It's complex but interesting, with lots of technique and thinking involved.”

Anande grew up in Nyanga and attended Walter Teka Primary and Sithembele Matiso High School.

She follows a strict training routine to keep up with her studies.

Anande said she was pleased to be included in the national team.

“At first, I had so little confidence in myself.  While still going for trials, I felt I didn't do enough training. But now, since I'm on the national team, I feel thrilled and proud of myself, said a member of the Top Table Tennis Club and the CPUT Table Tennis Club.

She has also been selected to represent Western Province at the National games that will be held in Durban later this year.

International Table Tennis Federation African Youth, Junior and Cadet Championships is scheduled from 21 to 28 July in Tunis.

Written by Ilse Fredericks

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The hard work and creativity of staff members who contributed to the success of CPUT Open Day 2024 were recognised during a recent event.

Open Day 2024 attracted an estimated 18 000 learners, parents, teachers and members of the public who were given the opportunity to explore the University’s 2025 course offering and to interact directly with staff and students.

Some departments also offered informative tours of their facilities.

Dr Garth van Gensen, Director of the Marketing and Communication Department, welcomed the attendees and said the Open Day “was nothing short of brilliant”. He thanked the staff members for their participation.

The winning stalls were also announced and four prizes were awarded as follows:

• Most Informative Stand - Interior Design
• Best Team Spirit - Emergency Medical Care
• Best Faculty Experience - Horticulture
• Best Marketing Concept - Film Production

Written by Ilse Fredericks
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