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ETA College students beat the heat at Randburg sports complex

Students at ETA College Johannesburg swapped lecture halls for sunshine and water games as the SRC hosted its annual spring day at Diggers Rugby Stadium.

Students at ETA College in Johannesburg enjoyed a day of sunshine, water games and music as the college’s student representative council (SRC) hosted its annual spring day at Diggers Rugby Stadium, part of the Randburg Sports Complex.

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The event, organised for the campus to unwind and have fun, saw students soaked from head to toe as they took part in water-based games throughout the day.

ETA Students take to the Diggers Rugby Stadium to enjoy a water filled fun day to welcome the spring season. Photo: Nkazimulo Ncube

Third-year sports, exercise and leisure student Abigail Dludla said she had not expected to get quite so wet. “I’m enjoying it very much because I didn’t plan to even get wet today,” said Dludla. “Now I’m the wettest out of everyone. So no, it’s been a calm day. The weather’s nice. Vibes are great.”

Students take to the field for a game of volleyball, with an inflatable slide standing in the background at Diggers Rugby Stadium. Photo: Nkazimulo Ncube

SRC member Kelebogile Seopa, who studies at the sports-focused institution, said student attendance this year had exceeded expectations. “As you can see, the students are outside having fun. They’re doing the most.

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ETA Students take to the Diggers Rugby Stadium to enjoy a water filled fun day to welcome the spring season. Photo: Nkazimulo Ncube

“It’s been a great event. We didn’t expect such a huge turnout. The turnout is big this year compared to last year, and we’re very happy that slowly but surely it’s growing,” she said.

SRC member Kelebogile Seopa smiles for the camera, with the day's inflatable attractions set up behind her. Photo: Nkazimulo Ncube

The spring day forms part of ETA College’s calendar of student activities, giving students a break from academic pressures while building a sense of community on campus.

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Nkazimulo Prince Ncube

Nkazimulo Ncube is an aspiring journalist interning at Caxton. He has covered local events like the Junior Gauteng Open Bowls Tournament and addressed community issues such as the Delta Park fires. Passionate about impactful stories, Nkazimulo aims to inform and engage the community.

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