VIN career day inspires learners at Scotch Maboko
VIN hosted a career day at Scotch Maboko Secondary in Mulati, where Skeem Saam’s Corbet Mamabolo inspired learners to value education and hard work.
LIMPOPO – Vutivi I Ndzhaka (VIN) hosted an inspiring career day at Scotch Maboko Secondary School in Mulati village, just outside Letsitele, on Friday, March 21. The event was designed to expose learners to various fields of study and equip them with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their tertiary education.
A major highlight of the event was a motivational speech by actor and entrepreneur Corbet Thabiso Mamabolo, best known for his role as Tbose in the popular TV drama Skeem Saam.
Mamabolo encouraged the learners to take education seriously and to work hard to improve their family’s future.
“Education is the key to success, and hard work will change the course of your life,” he told the students. Mamabolo also cautioned the youth against pursuing acting or music for fame, urging them to follow these passions out of love and dedication. “Only passion can sustain you in these fields,” he emphasised.
The event also featured a variety of tertiary institutions, including North-West University, Nandzu Business Trading, Digital Print, and K Boneng TVET College. Nandzu Business Trading sparked excitement among learners with a live demonstration of how electricity works.
Biotechnologist Lesley Mabasa took the stage to discuss the intersection of academic knowledge and business, offering a demonstration on how everyday products such as soap and dishwashing liquid are produced.
Dr Basani Mabasa Manganyi spoke about career opportunities in the beauty and wellness industry, inspiring students to consider this rapidly growing sector.
In addition to the career day, VIN, a non-profit organisation, plans to assist learners with their tertiary applications in the coming months to ensure they have the resources and support they need to pursue higher education.
VIN chairman Loyd Rikhotso expressed satisfaction with the success of the event, stating that their ultimate goal is to make education more attractive in rural communities.
“We are striving to make education fashionable in rural areas, and events like today help make that possible,” Rikhotso said.
