VANDERBIJLPARK – Sedibeng TVET College made history on February 28 when the institution turned the heat up during a dazzling daylight gala for their grand opening.

As if that was not enough, the event was cemented with an award ceremony to honour hard-working staffers dressed to their nines.

The prestigious event was held at the swanky Ponte Val, just outside Vanderbijlpark.

Over a hundred of the college’s finest lecturers, council members, and stakeholders gathered under one roof to celebrate academic milestones and excellence in education.

With the red carpet rolled out and the venue dripping in elegance, the function proved to be nothing short of a showstopper.

Dressed to impress in evening gowns and sharp suits, the college’s staff swapped their lecture halls for the spotlight, celebrating during an event that recognised their hard work and dedication.

From academic trailblazers to administrative stars, the event was a salute to those who keep the institution running like a well-oiled machine.

Applause and cheers filled the hall as top performers walked away with accolades, reinforcing their legacy in the institution’s history.

Giving a keynote address, Sedibeng College principal George Mothapo took to the stage, commending staffers for their resilience and hard work.

“The college has maintained an unqualified audit opinion for the last three years [2021, 2022, and 2023] while significantly reducing audit findings in the 2023 AG audit compared to previous years,” he said.

Speaking on the sidelines of the event, one lecturer said the event served as a motivation to continue the hard work of creating professionals.

“We pride ourselves with the effort we each put in. Witnessing such honour will make us work harder in creating future leaders and a generation of educated youngsters for the Vaal,” she said.