Karabo Mphela, the principal of Tzaneen Campus, said that the purpose of the event is to forge a relationship between the schools and the campus. “We have realised that a lot of parents and learners are not aware that Boston does more than business courses only. Tzaneen Campus can offer any of the courses presented at other Boston campuses, so parents do not have to enroll their children far from home,” he said.

“Learners can also take a free self-evaluation assessment online on our website which will help them to choose a suitable course,” he said. Mahlogonolo Matabane from Boston said although the campus does not offer NSFAS funding, they do have bursaries of which the information is posted on Boston’s website every semester.

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Thomas Kgomo, former Thabine circuit manager also attended the event. He said that the event was informative, and it would be helpful when guiding learners. “Being a teacher is a calling, it must come from the heart. You must have determination, lead by example, and be a positive role model to the learners,” he said.

During the event, a lucky draw for a R27 000 bursary was awarded as well as signage at a school sponsored by Boston. Alenda Mokgobi, a teacher from Molabosang Secondary School won the bursary for a learner at her school. She said she would choose a deserving learner from a disadvantaged family. Thabo Monyela, a journalist from Tzaneen Voice was the lucky winner of the signage, he chose Kgwekgwe High School, his former school to receive the prize.