Student volunteerism and leadership celebrated
- Wits University
They go about their lives like all other students but stand out for touching lives and leading for a better society.
Wits students who serve communities and take up social challenges were honoured at the 2019 Wits Student Leadership Awards. Hosted by the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs, the awards celebrate students who exhibit excellence within the spheres of volunteerism, innovation, academic excellence and ethical leadership.
The event was graced by Wits’ top brass, and guest speaker Dr John Kani, the legendary artists and cultural activist, who praised the students for their servitude.
Jerome September, Dean of Student Affairs, whose office supports students in their various pursuits, particularly in the second curriculum, spoke about the importance of volunteerism and the aspirations of the University for its graduates.
“Activism is part of our DNA at Wits and the students who selflessly give of their time help us to fulfil our mission of advancing society. Wits wants to produce well-rounded graduates who will be able to add value the community, the economy and continent. The leadership awards are our way of saying thank you.”
Over 20 awards were handed on the night. Read the citations detailing work conducted by these change agents.
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Award |
Recipient |
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Most Outstanding Student Leader in a Society |
Thamsanqa Mahlangu |
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Most Outstanding Society Project/Initiative |
South African Union of Jewish Students |
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Most Outstanding Society in the Religious Cluster |
Uplifted Life |
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Most Outstanding Society in the Cultural Cluster |
South African union of Jewish Students |
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Most Outstanding Society in the Social Cluster |
ACTIVATE |
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Most Outstanding Society in the Academic Cluster |
Association of South Quantity Surveyors, Wits Student Chapter |
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Most Outstanding Society in the Business Cluster |
Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals (ABSIP) |
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Most Outstanding New Society |
MOOT Court Society |
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Most Outstanding Faculty Council |
The Medical School Council |
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Most Outstanding School Council |
School of Economics and Business Sciences Council |
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Most Outstanding House Committee |
Ernest Oppenheimer House Committee |
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Most Outstanding Student Leader at a University Residence |
Botsisang Sebakeng |
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Sports Student of the Year |
Sasha Nzvathu |
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Champion of Service Award |
Khathutshelo Nemadidi Persley Lefaphoma |
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Social Innovator Award |
Sophia Haddad from Wits Amnesty |
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SRC Presidency Award to the Most Outstanding Society |
History Makers |
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Most Outstanding Contribution made by an SRC Member |
Sisanda Mbolekwa, Palesa Mofokeng, Sibongile Sibeko, Faatima Laher |
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Change Maker of the Year: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Musa Maluleka |
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Change Maker of the Year: Social Activism |
Keitumetse Moutloatse |
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Vice-Chancellor’s Student Leader of the Year Award |
Sisanda Mbolekwa |
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Abe Bailey Award |
Mikaela Oostehuizen |
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Special Nominations |
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