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The Citizen
03-08-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Student basketball players battle hard at USSA
The IIE MSA women's basketball team recently participated in the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Championship held at the University of the Witwatersrand. The event was five days long and featured strong competition from universities of Zululand, Sol Plaatjie, Rhodes, Limpopo and Mpumalanga. The team faced many injuries and challenges, but they continued playing with all their hearts and love for basketball, which could be seen on the field as they proudly represented their school. 'Our team had a great opportunity to show our love, diligence, and commitment to the sport and one another during the tournament. We encountered many challenges that tested us mentally, physically, and emotionally. In the end, we are not just teammates, we are lifelong friends,' said Daisy Mayisela, a third-year student and captain of the team. 'The team played all the matches to the best of their ability, and they showed willingness and drive to push through,' said head coach, Nhlanhla Zikalala. The USSA Championship is a premier event in South Africa that brings together top students from universities across the country to compete at provincial and national levels. Students can compete against their peers from different colleges and showcase their skills at the event. The competition was a worthwhile experience for MSA, which will aid in their development as a unit.
The Citizen
05-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Students empower young minds on Youth Day
A group of IIE MSA students recently visited the Kgatlego Initiative to celebrate Youth Day with a socio-educational programme for primary school learners. The students, who are part of the IIE MSA Cares volunteer body, developed and delivered a programme to empower and educate the children. The initiative is a grassroots organisation that provides a safe space for young people. It offers after-school homework assistance, health awareness programmes, and extracurricular activities. The programme included a fun and interactive activity called the 'tree of success'. The children wrote down their dreams and aspirations on cards, which were then placed on the 'tree'. The dreams written on the cards ranged from becoming doctors and lawyers to police officers, all aimed at making a positive impact in their community. When they were done with educational activities, the IIE MSA Cares committee members prepared and provided lunch for the children. The kids then surprised the students with a special dance performance, showing their appreciation for the visit. 'My experience at the Kgatlego Initiative was eye-opening. We had the opportunity to see how passionate and excited the kids were to learn about our history. Their dreams inspired us to reflect on our own futures and the impact we want to make in society,' shared Thandiwe Ndlovu, a Bachelor of Social Science Honours student. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
