Stibium Mopani Mine awards five student bursaries
Stibium Mopani Mine awards bursaries to local students, supporting education in engineering and law in Ba-Phalaborwa.
LIMPOPO – Stibium Mopani Mine in Gravelotte has made a meaningful contribution to education by awarding bursaries to five deserving students.
This initiative underscores the company’s commitment to community development and its understanding of education as a key driver in transforming lives. By easing the financial burden of education, Stibium aims to support families and empower young learners from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The bursary programme, designed to assist students who excel academically and show leadership potential, sought applicants for three engineering and two law bursaries.
Stibium placed an advertisement in the Herald inviting applications and outlined specific requirements. Applicants had to be South African citizens aged between 18 and 35, with no criminal record, and preference was given to residents of the Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality and Mopani District.
Other criteria included a Gr 12 trial exam report for first-year students, academic records for second- and third-year students, and a minimum pass rate of 70%.
“After a thorough selection process, five recipients were chosen, not only for their academic excellence but also for their potential to positively impact their communities,” said Thabiso Sithole of Stibium Mopani Mine.
The bursaries were awarded to: Faanru Bothma, studying mechanical engineering at the University of Pretoria; Tracy Shilowa, studying mining engineering at the University of Johannesburg; Tyron Monareng, studying industrial engineering at North-West University, Clide Chabalala, pursuing a law degree in the Eastern Cape; and Chairmain Shiburi, studying law in Pretoria.
This is the second time Stibium Mopani Mine has implemented the bursary programme, following its first initiative in 2021. The bursary covers tuition fees, accommodation, food, and additional expenses, ensuring the recipients can focus fully on their studies without financial strain.
By supporting these students, Stibium Mopani Mine continues to demonstrate its dedication to uplifting local communities and fostering a culture of excellence among young learners.
