SILINDILE M. NHLENGETWA
Ms. Nhlengetwa entered the third year of a National Diploma in Civil Engineering
at the Technicon Natal. She is actively involved in the KwaZulu-Natal Program
for Survivors of Violence. Ms. Nhlengetwa initiated and participates in
a Technicon/Natal University Science-Math Mentoring Program for High School students
in KwaMashu Township. Her goal is to interest young women in the fields of Math/Science
and Engineering. Her supervisor states that she has a good aptitude
and attitude for the field of Civil Engineering.
MARCIA SHERATON
This recipient is 22 years of age and comes from a small community called in
an area known for its poverty and high rate of unemployment approximately 20km
outside of Cape Town. She has completed the B.Com (Hons in Economics) Cum
Laude and is currently studying for her M.Com (Hons in Economics). Her
hard work and will to succeed are major contributing factors to her academic
excellence. After completing her Masters Degree, she sees herself in a
top management position, and after gaining relevant work experience, envisages
studying further.
RONELLE WITBOOI
Ms. Witbooi is a 2001 Scholarship recipient. Her 2000 final exams show that she
did extremely well, having passed with an "A" average. She has continued
to balance her studies with her community volunteer work. Ms. Witbooi's supervisor
stated, "She is certainly an asset to SAWW worldwide." This is the
second year we are supporting Ms Witbooi in her third year of her Bachelor of
Science Program in Physiotherapy at the University of Western Cape.
CONSTANCE MTSWENI
This recipient is 26 years of age and comes from the Northern Cape. She has completed
the B.Bibl degree majoring in Library Science and Information Science is currently
enrolled for M.Com in Information Systems. She is a diligent student who sees
herself as a Director in the Tourism Industry with the ambition of assuring that
the tourism industry grows through the use of Information Technology, thus contributing
to the economy of South Africa. She is a committed student who has
held several leadership positions. A highlight in her career is receiving
an award for a distinction in Library Science.
THENJIWE MKUCHANE
This recipient is 24 years of age and comes from the Northern Cape, a province
where many disadvantaged Blacks reside. She has completed the B.Com (Gen) degree
majoring in Accounting and Management and is currently studying for her
Advanced Diploma in Management. She is a hardworking student who sees herself
in a top management position and furthering her studies after gaining the necessary
work experience. She has held several leadership positions and is particularly
proud of gaining a distinction in Afrikaans, a notable achievement for a Black
South African who's first language is Xhosa.