Caxton security guard proves education is a powerfeul weapon

Maphasa graduated with a National Diploma in Security Risk Management at the University of South Africa and is currently pursuing a BTech in the same discipline. He also has a Grade A Certificate in Security Management which he obtained in 2001.

Studying was a challenge at first for Maphasa. Initially he would register for a couple of modules, depending on how much he could afford. “I applied for and received financial assistance from The National Student Financial Aid Scheme and could register all my modules,” he said.

Managing his studies, work and being a parent to his three children comes with challenges, but it is never a barrier. He manages his tasks through a timetable which his children are well aware off, “They even encourage me to stick to it even though I may be tired from work,” he added.

Despite his age, Maphasa was determined to get an education, “In this life there are changes and challenges, I had to look beyond my age and circumstances to pursue an educational qualification so I can meet life’s changes and challenges.”

As part of his post-grad qualification, Maphasa is compiling a research document on the statistics about the deaths of security guards while on duty. He said, “We see annual stats on policemen and women killed on duty and I have yet to see the same stats released about security guards.”

Maphasa draws his inspiration from leaders such as Nelson Mandela who once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”