MEDIA STATEMENT
Saturday, 26 February 2022
Potchefstroom
A total of sixty six (66) students from Potchefstroom College of Agriculture have
graduated with the diploma in mixed farming. The graduation ceremony took place yesterday, Friday
26 February 2022.
The college is one of the two state ow
ned in the province tasked with training students in different
fields of agriculture.
Speaking during the ceremony, MEC Desbo Mohono congratulated the graduands for their hard work
and determination. “The commencement of the ceremony was a testament to the fact that despite
any adversity, students have risen to the occasion with purpose and intention,” MEC Mohono
expressed.
Mohono also acknowledged parents and sponsors for their continued support. This year alone,
Potchefstroom College of Agriculture had 274 students registered, including 98 final year students and
29 of the 66 alumnae are young women entering this male doma in. “To the Class of 2021,
congratulations are in order! I leave the fate of the world in your hands and I am confident that it will
be better because of you. Go forth and do great things,” MEC Mohono said.
Speaking to the 23
year old Mr Lebogang Godfre y Xhego from Potchefstroom who is one of the
beneficiaries of MEC’s bursary fund, he said he is happy that he has completed his studies with the
college but he still wants to further his studies with one of the universities in South Africa. “The
journey ha s been a great experience through the assistance of MEC and I am pleased to have made
her proud with my achievement,” said Xhego.
The Department, through the Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP) has also
ensured infrastructure developmen t at the college to guarantee a safe and a conducive environment
for students. The College has furthermore contributed to the food security initiatives and imperatives
by producing seedlings which assists in the nearby communities, which augurs well and pe
by producing seedlings which assists in the nearby communities, which augurs well and permeates rmeates with the Departmental call to answer our people’s plea of fighting high levels of poverty in our with the Departmental call to answer our people’s plea of fighting high levels of poverty in our communities.communities.
Issued by the
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DIRECTORATE: COMMUNICATION SERVICES
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Enquiries: Ms Emelda Setlhako
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Tel: 018 389 5684 / 5719
Tel: 018 389 5684 / 5719
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