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FROM THE EDITOR

During this year’s graduation, the university proudly conferred an honorary doctorate, Doctor of Laws (LLD) honour, on Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela, which she followed with an inspiring speech titled: “The Role of Law in Entrenching Democracy’’, which reminded the graduating class of 2013 of their role in furthering the aspirations of past leaders who sought to entrench in the heart of South Africa, the true meaning of democracy. The speech centered on the role of the constitution in ensuring that the rights of all South Africans is acknowledged and maintained not only by state

architected structures but by the behavior of the citizens of the country.

What I found particularly important in her address was the emphasis she placed when reiterating the bill of fundamental human rights, stating; “you are entitled to human rights simply because you are a human being”; that the right to enjoy the dignity afforded to human beings should not be preconditioned by any kind of behavior, that before you are a good person according to the perceptions of the world, you are a human being, with

dignity.

She reminded us too that the responsibility to create a world that we envisage lies not only with our elected leadership but rests in the shoulders of all those who aspire for a better future; stating that the role of government is in fact to ensure that “conditions are created for persons and communities to harness their full potential to advance themselves and society”. But isn’t that the great dichotomy of our country? That the conditions that would allow for the pursuit of an inclusive society are skewed in favour of people who respond to the needs of an already architected society, inherited from

past systems which facilitated exclusion.

From the Public Protector’s recollection of lessons learnt from the great Charlotte Maxeke, the first African female graduate in our country, she wisely concluded that the will to effect great change can be born from adversity and more importantly; when one who has been enlightened to this wisdom must remember that “injustice and peace cannot co-exit”. Perhaps the great burden layed by our beautiful constitution is for us to uphold the highest moral superiority in our demand for a fairer society even in the thickets of misfortune. She might be drinking from the same pool of wisdom as Professor Ben Okri who said; “we invest great hopes for people who’ve gone through a great overcoming […] there is no greater value to suffering than having the authority to create a better, fairer, truer and more beautiful life for its people”; a gift to all those who graduated in this historic institution.

Lunathi Nondela2nd Year BSc Agriculture Economics Student A fierce writer with the reputation of injecting witty commentary on every piece he lays his pen on

Priviledge CheteniMasters in Agriculture Economics Student An indelible force to be reckoned within and beyond the university who developed a love for journalism Zusakhe Noganta Masters in Library and Information Science StudentA passionate motivational speaker who believes in equipping the community and recruiting future leaders under the umbrella of education

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News 1Youngest Alumni to be capped with a Phd in Microbiology at UFH 1Loyiso Bala revives praise and worship at local church ministry 1Much needed anti rape awareness campaign attracts huge numbers 2Tribute to the father of African literature 2Professor Gutto still making Pan Africanist ideals relevant to current SA politics 3

Events 3Fresh Environmental organization Launch 5BMF Marine Roadshow 5SLSJ Society Funwalk 5Choir Showcase 6Deep Black Poetry Event 6

Department News 7

Graduate Opportunities 8

The Student Desk 9

Phola Page 10

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NEWS

South African Society of Microbiology (SASM), Federation of European Microbiology Societies (FEMS) and reviews for some international journals. Sekelwa is currently a postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Kwazulu Natal. Fort Hare Alumni is growing and this is the development that the university is striving to have as it is approaching its centenary in 2016.The university needs more female researchers and more enrollment and graduates in the near future.

Sekelwa Cosa, at 26, is amongst the top female achievers in the University of Fort Hare graduating with a PhD in Microbiology in 2013 and being recognized as one of the youngest to graduate with PhD in her field of study. She graduated with BSc (Hons)-Cum laude and MSc degree in Mricrobiogy in 2010 and 2011 respectively. Her hard work doesn’t stop there, she won Top student Award at the South African Society for Microbiology conference in 2011 and she is a member of the

A new crop of twenty five student leaders recently elected to steer the University of Fort Hare student Representative Council (SRC) in the 213/2014 academic year took oath of office with a pledge to

The Faith Alive ministry, which hosts prayer meetings for members and non members to pray for the Buffalo City Metro between 6pm and 7pm every Wednesday held their usual praise and worship evenings at the Miriam Makeba Audio Visual centre on the 28th of May. What was different

promote responsible leadership aimed at serving the entire Fort Hare student fraternity. Andile Gama, the new SRC president used his inaugural speech to assure his colleagues that his leadership

on this particular evening however, was the additional team, comprising RnB and gospel singer, Loyiso Bala and his band who performed tracks from his latest gospel album Love Complete.

would be all inclusive promising to enhance unity across all campuses. At the ceremony presided over by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Mvuyo Tom, DVC (Academic), Prof. Larry Obi, DVC (Institution Support) Dr. Jabulani Mjwara, Dean of Students, Mr. Brian Gallant and various academics, a lot of praise was conferred by the Vice Chancellor for the peaceful manner in which Fort Hare students conducted their ‘just concluded elections’ which he said demonstrated their sense of maturity and democracy. He advised the new leaders not to lose sight of their cardinal duty at Fort Hare, which is to study. Dr Tom reminded the student leaders of their obligation to be patriotic, show respect and consider the expectations and aspirations of their fellow students. The Ceremony ended with the recital of the Oath of office which was led by Dr.Mjwara.

Youngest Alumni to be capped with a Phd in Microbiology at UFH

UFH welcomes in new Institutional SRC

Loyiso Bala revives praise and worship at local church ministry

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the highest rate of rape reported to the police in the world. The findings of this research are particularly relevant as it was conducted in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu Natal Provinces. The sample was drawn by Statistics South Africa and included men of all racial groups and of a range of different socio-economic backgrounds. Half of the men were

closely associated with ideas about South African manhood, predicated by assumptions of gender hierarchies and sexual entitlement of men.I recalled, after having read the study, a conversation with a father of a girl teenager who specifically instructs his daughter not to wear miniskirts as she would look cheap, and my own childhood when a 16 year old classmate [while still in high school] would tell us us; “how dare you walk around at night wearing a miniskirt and not expect rape”, the truth of the statement in reference to my own life experiences. The 21st of March was therefore a very important day as it informed us that to remove the bondage that confines a woman only to her body and how people interact with it will require the complete reconstruction of some aspects of our society. in South Africa, the study recommends the adoption of interventions such as the creation of opportunities for education, employment and advancement for men and the teaching of ideas which encourage men to be pro-social members of society from a very early age.

under 25 years of age and 70% were under 30. The findings of the study showed that the origins of the pandemic are

‘when the female will

expose everything, they call for rape now’

On the 21st of March, UFH in partnership with Rhodes University and the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) held an Anti Rape March, which was an awareness campaign that publicly denounces the act of rape. And true to our mandate to ensure wide-spread communication of all our activities, we put a heads-up on our Facebook account. To say that I was a bit disturbed by one of the comments, which read; “[…] when the female will expose everything, they call for rape now”, would understate the deep sadness I felt when reading it.According to a study undertaken by the Research Medical Council in 2009, “Understanding Men’s Health and the use of violence: Interface of rape and HIV in South Africa”, South Africa had

Chinua Achebe, author of the book When Things Fall Apart, was known as the father of African Literature. He became infamous during the acrimonious language debates of the 1960s and 1970s for going against the lofty ideals and intricate academic theories of those agitating for a change in the language policies of the newly independent African states. The general feeling then was that African states needed to identify and promote an African language as the official and national language, in place of the languages of the colonizers. Achebe’s stand was simple and direct:

“a language used by Africans on the African continent is African.” History has since vindicated him. At the same time, Achebe was quite categorical about correct usage. He hit out at contemporary society for what he considered a poor reading culture, explaining that those who do not read widely would be poor at expressing themselves in writing in any language. And master of his art he was.Without recourse to mother tongue, he succeeded in rendering the thought patterns and turns of speech of the African languages of his characters into

English. In the process, he bequeathed to the Queen’s language a wealth of colorful expressions and refreshing metaphors. We have lost a great man but his legacy will live on through his books.

Much needed anti rape awareness campaign attracts huge numbers

Tribute to the father of African literature

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The University of Fort Hare was co-host of the 7th annual Robert Sobukwe Memorial Lecture, which occurred at the place our Vice Chancellor pointedly stated; “marks the convergence of the ideas of 2 great leaders, Biko and Sobukwe, whose wisdom contributed to the freedom of our country”; the Steve Biko Centre in Ginsberg.The lecture was delivered by Professor Shadrack Gutto, Director of the Centre for African Renaissance Studies at the University of South Africa. It was a celebration of Pan Africanism, which he articulated as the vision, dream and mission for African people all over the world; the call to all Africans to be adamant that only they will determine their own future. Formally established at the pinnacle of the struggle for independence from colonial rule in most African countries, the PAC sought to establish a united African continent which is centralized in ideology and governance. In his opening address at the 1959 Inaugural Convention of the PAC, Robert Sobukwe, who was founder of the Pan Africanist Congress in South Africa stated: “We regard it as the sacred duty of every African state to strive ceaselessly and energetically for the creation of a United States of Africa, stretching from Cape to Cairo, Morocco to Madagascar.” strive ceaselessly and energetically for the creation of a United States of Africa, stretching from Cape to Cairo, Morocco to Madagascar.”The lecture coincided with the 12th anniversary of the African Union, whose

When studying for exams, you’re often too soaked up in your books to pay attention to the most basic and most vital need your brain demands to maintain focus and attention – good nutrition. The brain demands high amounts of energy, using approximately 20% of the body’s daily energy intake, which comes from the foods we consume day-to-day. So maintaining a balanced diet during this period can significantly improve concentration and help you ace those exams! Here are the top three foods recommended to fuel the brain during this highly stressful period.

1. Fruits and vegetables are probably the best nutrition you can feed to your brain. Fruits offer natural sugars that your body can easily convert into energy without giving you that slump experienced after having refined sugar. They’re the best snack to pick up during those late night study sessions and can be very useful as a light snack just before going into the exam. Vegetables which are darker in colour are the superior choice as they have a higher concentration of nutrients. Try stocking up on spinach, which has been found to boost blood flow throughout the body and brain.2. Oily fish such as salmon,

sardines and trout are the best recommended brain food by scientists. They improve memory and will keep the brain healthy even beyond the exam period. A tin of canned fish can be an optimal snack, and requires no lengthy period for preparation. 3. Nuts! But be careful; not all nuts are created equally! Walnuts and peanuts are the best nuts to consume for brain health. Wallnuts have a high concentration of Omega-3 fatty acids and have been shown to improve cognitive performance while peanuts on the other hand are high in vitamin B.

main objectives are, inter alia; to rid the continent of the remaining vestiges of colonization and apartheid, promote unity and solidarity among African States, and to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States while promoting international cooperation within the framework of the United Nations, echo those envisaged by the PAC of Robert Sobukwe. Mr Nkosinathi Biko, CEO of the Steve Biko foundation expressed concern that when celebrating occasions that commemorate the memory of South Africa heroes and the legacy of the country, the focus tends to only be on the names of the icons celebrated while the meaning behind the contributions they have remain bland, adding that, it is important to unpack

the leadership qualities expressed by individuals whom we consider exemplary leaders, like Robert Sobukwe. The lecture certainly succeeded in giving breadth and meaning to the ideals for which Robert Sobukwe is most celebrated.

Dr Tom with Prof Gutto holding up his gift from the Steve Biko Foundation

Professor Gutto still making Pan Africanist ideals relevant to current SA politics

Food for thought

• Washlaundryincoldwaterinsteadof hot.• Don’tturnonlightsatallforaslongas youcan• Turnofflightswhenyouleavethe room.• Linedryyourlaundry• CollectRainwateranduseittowater yourhouseplantsand• Useclothnapkinsdailyinsteadof paper.• Usepower-savingsettingsonyour computer.• Flat-screenmonitorsorlaptopsarefar moreenergy-efficientthanCRTs• Take5-minutesshowersandskipthe bath.

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On the 24th of May, the FRESH Environmental Organisation hosted a launch, which was a formal introduction of the society to the university. The organisation was founded by Nomawethu Mucavele and Banele Gwele, third year Law students, who after seeing the disregard for waste disposal and water management in and around the university, decided to do something about it. The society has a number of planned events in and around the East London Community aimed at raising awareness of the environment. The activities include: the development of environmental clubs in schools, waste management and recycling campaigns, tree planting and fashion shows which encourage the use of waste materials in fashion, among many.

On the 17th of May 2013 The BMF Society hosted a Maritime Roadshow on behalf of Transnet which enjoyed the participation of various institutions including WSU, FET Colleges and local high schools. The Roadshow was a part of a series of national campaigns by Transnet with the sole purpose of creating awareness on career opportunities and graduate programs available in the Maritime field of Industry. BMF has invited 20 UFH students to a Maritime Conference in Durban this coming July. The programme is/will be the final construction phase, sharing the same objectives as the Roadshow campaign.

Fresh Environmental organization Launch

BMF Marine Roadshow

In gearing up for the exams, the Students for Law and Social Justice Society invited all Law students in the university to a 5 km walk around the Quigney area; an effort to raise consciousness in the community of the objectives of the society, which are to purport social justice for all. The students hoped that the march would raise interest in the degree, while allowing students some time off their books to get some much needed exercise and a breath of fresh air.

SLSJ Society Funwalk

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The choir offers no frills during their performances, just the sole use of their voices to enthral the audience; and this is exactly what they did on the 24th of May when they had their showcase at the East London Campus which was filled to capacity.

Choir Showcase

Deep Black Poetry EventThe Deep Black Voices society held a poetry reading evening at the VIP room at the student centre in Alice on the 16th of May. This is just a preview of the evening in pictures.

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Department News

Expo fit only for future Accountants

The Department of Accounting successfully hosted its annual Career Expo where the students were availed an opportunity to interact with some of the accounting firms operating in the Eastern Cape region. The intention of the expo is to expose the students to the numerous opportunities that exist within the industry, within various firms, to enable them to start charting their future after the completion of their studies. A total of ten firms participated in the expo, which included the likes of KPMG, PWC, Auditor General, SizweNtsalubaGobodo Chartered Accountants, and various others, giving the student a multitude of opportunities to interact with and explore.

Department of AccountingWhere everybody counts

Grooming future leaders in good

conduct The Department of Public Administration successfully established two student foundation; Foundations for Ethical Youth Leadership (FYEL) and South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM), which are a non-racial and non-sexist organizations.

The objectives of SAAPAM are to nurture young leaders in underprivileged societies in South Africa to develop ethical and accountable future leaders, while FEYL’s sister structure SAAPAM, strives to encourage and promote good governance and effective service delivery through the advancement of professionalism, scholarship and practice in public administration and management. Tando Rulashe(Chairperson: FEYL) expressed his gratitude to the Fort Hare Community for accepting these structures and the Chairperson of SAAPAM, Mr. Rulashe. Mduduzi Mzanywa) said; “there’s still a lot of work to be done by these two structures and first on the agenda would be to unite the general student populace through our programs”. The structures have already lined up programs on Campus, with the municipality and schools around Alice.

UFH-BANKSETA partnership’s

maintained success is certainly reason for

celebration The Department of Economics, with the Honours in Financial Markets Learners of the UFH-BANKSETA Centre of Excellence collaborative project donned their best for a studded afternoon of celebration at their very successful re-launch held on the 29th of May. The event was attended by the CEO of Bank SETA, Mr. Max Makhubalo and representatives from the BANKSETA Board, Reserve Bank and Banks, the Vice Chancellor, Dr Mvuyo Tom, and a number of University staff. The launch was to formally recognise the UFH-BANKSETA Centre of Excellence project, which provides Funding support, mainly through bursaries granted by the Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (BANKSETA), to learners pursuing their Financial Markets Programme at Hours level.

The BCom Honours in Financial Markets degree programme, which was initiated in 2008, was inspired by UFH and BANKSETA’s desire to assist in the production of professionals with critical skills in the banking and micro-finance sector while enhancing the capacity of the Economics Department at East London campus and enjoys much success in and outside the university.

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Graduate Opportunities

Intel SA is offering a 12-month Internship programme.Minimum Requirements:• A current university student with strong project management skills and the ability to multitask. • The successful candidate must be a self-motivated, energetic and trustworthy individual. She/he must be a team player, have tolerance for ambiguity and have strong written and oral communication skills. She/he must be organized, able to analyze complex information. How to Apply: Visit the site: http://www.intel.com/jobs/southafrica/students/internships/Closing Date: 14 June 2013

Intel: Corporate Affairs Internship

Minimum Requirements:• A degree in the following fields: Sales, Marketing, Distribution, Logistics, Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing and Technical.• The ideal graduate for Parmalat South Africa and other African Countries is a self-Starter with the relevant qualification and subject choice pertaining to the position.• Limited experience in the particular field is advantageous.How to Apply: Visit the site: http://careers.parmalat.co.zaClosing Date: 31 December 2013

Parmalat Graduate Programme 2013/2014

Minimum requirements: • South African citizen• A relevant degree in finance, economics, business or accounting, completion of post- graduate studies would be advantageous• High levels of ambition and self-motivation, supported by a strong desire for a career in banking, within the HSBC Group• Leadership and team working capabilitiesHow to Apply: Complete the online application and submit copies of transcripts, CV and id documents on www.hsbcgraduates.co.zaClosing Date: 31 July 2013

HSBC Graduate Trainee Programme 2014

Wisdom from past studentwith relevant and appropriate people, and always seek to know more. POLITICS DO NOT OPEN JOBS, get that driver’s license while doing first year, manage what you post on ‘Social media’, engage on progressive programs, build that good image, think back (especially home), be self-driven, have a timeline for your goals, ALWAYS ASK RELAVENT PEOPLE for advice, buy newspapers or relevant magazines, learn to prioritize, and always conduct yourself as an academic and professionally (Be social and appreciable).

Philasande Gaven is a past student of UFH with an Honours Degree in Biochemistry, currently working as a Biochemist for the Agricultural Research Council – Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute (ARC-OVI) in Pretoria. He gave us a few pointers to pass on to students on how to equip themselves for a world outside university – the all too daunting working world.

He said: Getting university distinctions won’t get you a good job (not even a job) although it has its own advantages. A lot of factors need to be taken onto consideration and people, especially university graduates need to properly equip themselves to succeed.

In the work place you don’t only need to specialize in your filed of proficiency, you must also be able to collaborate all required

skills that come as second nature in the work environment; including office work (conduct, communication, policies, management, and or finances) and you have to always ensure that your work is of the highest quality. You are expected to solve problems as they arise, discuss acceptable solutions with the concerned individuals and determine the best actions to solve the problem and implement those actions accordingly. Whatever decision and action taken, ensure that the environment, and policies (Ethics, appropriate legislation, people, animals, and other living organisms)are taken into consideration.

You need to build interpersonal skills, make yourself known, useful, build a good reputation, go out there, network

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The Student Desk

I feel honoured, although what one must understand is that; it is not easy leading students from a university, who all have different mindsets. I wish all the students of the university

all the best in their endeavours and as we move towards or centenary, I wish the university grows stronger each day so our kids could drink from this fountain of knowledge we are creating.

I have always been involved in the struggle for transformation, which includes widening access, providing opportunities for success

and ensuring that students get the services they deserve. Here, we speak of value for money and a better life for all students.

Everyday is a new opportunity to decide where your next step will be and your future will be determined by the accumulation of these daily decisions. You control your steps and therefore your destiny, so choose wisely. Whatever you’re going through, many others have not only experienced the same but got out of it just fine. You will face many defeats in your life, but never let yourself be defeated. All the best in your exams

The Bursaries Department will be our point of focus. Our students must all receive their meal allowance and non residence students must be treated the same as any other students. In addressing this matter, a turnover strategy will be proposed to the residence department. Issues around campus security and venues for church services will also be addressed by the SRC.

Featured in our student profile this issue is Nangamso Xoxo from the Alice Campus, who is doing her Honours in Geography- Human Geography. Nangamso is the recipient of the Society of South African Geographers’ (SSAG) Honours Jubilee Bursary. The Jubilee bursary is awarded by the Society of South

African Geographers to two Honours students each year to a student who has good marks in Geography, who is also in his/her honours year.

Here is what Nangamso had to say about being the recipient of the bursary; “being the recipient of this bursary for me is a blessing because it proves to me that all of my hard work is worth something and it motivates me to do even more and perform even better in my school work. Being awarded this bursary also means a lot to me and my department (Geography) because it also proves that the work and time that staff members put in students is worthwhile, students can go out there and represent the department and University.”

How do you feel about being elected into office as the president of the Institutional SRC?

What message would you like to communicate to the university?

What do you plan to achieve during your term of office?

...And a good luck message to the students...

What are the immediate objectives that you want to address?

Student Profile

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Phola Page

After the events of Fast 5, Dominic (Vin Diesel) and his crew are living in the lap of luxury in various countries off their earnings from the last heist. Agent Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) quite easily finds Dom and asks him to reassemble his crew to help track down a former British Special Forces soldier named Shaw (Luke Evans) who’s stealing components for a government-threatening weapon to sell to the highest bidder. Along with the customary promises of amnesty, Hobbs entices Dom with information that Dom’s former girlfriend Letty (Michelle Rodriguez)

outlaw Brian (played by Paul Walker), tech whiz Tej (Chris “Ludacris” Bridges), motor-mouth Roman (Tyrese Gibson), and lovers Han and Gisele (Sung Kang and Gal Gadot). Along with Hobbs and Riley(new agent), the group drives, fights, runs, and explodes their way across England and Spain to stop Shaw and his team, who always seem to be one step ahead of them. Fast 6 is so much fun because it’s knowingly dumb and doesn’t let things like logic, physics, or reality get in the way of a good time. The plot is largely inconsequential, since it’s just an excuse for high-adrenalin

who, though we were made to believe was killed in the fourth film,

is still alive and working with Shaw. Dom assembles his team in London, comprised of cop turned

Movie Review

Campus Winter Trends

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Sports

The UFH soccer team has been highly successful in the Eastern Cape University Sports South Africa (USSA) league, in

The UFH girls hockey team went toe-to-toe with the Old Boys Hockey Club in a match which took place at the Kat Leisure Park Hockey Fields in Bunkers Hill on the 24th of May.

which they take part, leaving only dust behind for their opponents while winning every match they have played in the league this year. They have gathered a

The first 25 minutes of the game saw an early goal from the UFH team, with yet another goal in the second half. Toward the end of the match, the opposing team managed to sneak in a goal of their own, leaving the final score at 2-1.Currently the team has played 4 games;

total of 15 points from 5 games to settle at the top of the league and are left with only 2 games to play in this season. Here are the results below:

wining 2 and losing 2. The UFH team plays in pool A of the league, which is the most difficult. In spite of that, Nzulu Skosana who is the Team Secretary insists that the team has a lot of determination and drive and will surely succeed in the league.

Soccer

Hockey

RugbyFixture Results

UFH vs. Buffs 10 – 12

UFH vs. Ntlaza 65 – 0

UFH vs. Wallabies 31 – 6

Fixture Results

1st Round UFH Fort Cox

1 4

UFH Rhodes

2 0

2nd Round UFH NMMU

3 1

3rd Round UFH WSU

4 2

UFH WSU [Mandela Drive Campus

4 0

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