Good deeds and a passion for numbers have set two dedicated employees on the path to academic success.

Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom cashier Roselynn Sewnath and Sasol Salt Rock petrol attendant Wonder Nyawo are both determined to complete their qualifications.

Sewnath, a 30-year-old cashier, recently earned nine distinctions in her BCom Accounting studies at Regent Business School – all while balancing full-time work and caring for her one-year-old daughter. She’s one of many employees supported by Sun International’s bursary programme.

“I enjoy learning and saw this as an opportunity to earn a degree that would help me grow professionally,” said Sewnath, who has worked at Sibaya for three years.

Without any previous education beyond matric, she relied on determination and disciplined study habits – waking up early every morning to fit in two hours of learning before starting her day.

“This journey taught me resilience, adaptability and the value of lifelong learning,” she said.

She now has her sights set on completing an honours degree.

Sibaya’s general manager, Virath Gobrie, praised her achievement: “Balancing work, studies and motherhood is a remarkable feat. We are proud to support Roselynn’s continued growth.”

Meanwhile, in Salt Rock, Nyawo is about to begin a new academic journey of his own. The 30-year-old Thembeni resident holds a diploma in entrepreneurship and business management from Berea Technical College, but struggled to find work in his field.

Since 2018, he’s worked at Sasol to support his family. His fortunes changed recently when he found a customer’s lost ring and reported it, leading to its safe return.
Impressed by his honesty, Sasol awarded Nyawo a bursary to study financial accounting at Boston College, beginning in July.

“I’m truly grateful to Sasol and to my manager, Praveena Thulkanum, for believing in me,” he said. “I chose financial accounting because it offers promising career prospects.”

Whether through early morning study sessions or good deeds at the fuel pump, both Sewnath and Nyawo are turning perseverance into progress – proving that with the right mindset, opportunity can follow dedication.

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