By Staff Reporter
THOHOYANDOU – The University of Venda (Univen) has extended heartfelt gratitude to award-winning artist Makhadzi for her generous initiative to assist disadvantaged students with their registration fees.
The Murahu hitmaker’s philanthropic gesture has made a significant impact, supporting 20 students in their pursuit of higher education.
Last week, Makhadzi made a public call to help students struggling with the financial burden of university registration fees. In response, she received an overwhelming number of applications from hopeful learners. After carefully reviewing the requests, she randomly selected 20 students who would receive assistance with their registration fees.
Univen took to social media to express their appreciation for the artist’s kindness, calling her a “Queen” and emphasizing how much this means to the students and the university community as a whole.
“Words cannot express the gratitude that the University of Venda feels towards Queen Makhadzi for her generous act of kindness towards our students, particularly in assisting with their registration fees,” Univen wrote on their official social media page.
The initiative, which Makhadzi dubbed the “Makhadzi Student Registration Initiative,” has already garnered significant attention, with over 5,000 applications submitted in less than 24 hours. This highlights the dire need for financial support among students who face financial barriers to accessing education.
Here is the list of students who have successfully qualified for registration fee assistance:
List of Qualified Students:
- Singo Rinamurena – Univen
- Ratshitanga Austin – Univen
- Munyai Fushani – Univen
- Nethononda Dakelo – Univen
- Ratshi Pfunzo – Univen
- Musetsho Phindulo – Univen
- Phophi Justice – Univen
- Nethengwe Orifha – Univen
- Mpilwenhle Nsibande – University of Pretoria
- Siyamthanda Dlamini – University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Tsireledzo Ratshilumeta – Unisa
- Nyeleti Phillis Chauke – Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
- Human Nevumbani – Vaal University of Technology
- Ernest Ngobeni – University of Limpopo
- Mulaudzi Ntanganedzeni – University of Limpopo
- Siboniso Elias Mavuso – University of Limpopo
- Mathapelo Motsepa – University of Johannesburg (UJ)
- Given Singo – Nelson Mandela University
- Mogale Bongani Malesele – Univen
- Nokuthula Kunene – Univen
Makhadzi’s initiative not only underscores the power of celebrity influence in driving change but also highlights the crucial need for collaborative efforts to help students overcome financial challenges and achieve their academic dreams. As education continues to be one of the most powerful tools for transformation, such acts of kindness from public figures are becoming increasingly vital in supporting the next generation of leaders.
The University of Venda has expressed their hopes that this act of generosity will inspire other individuals and organizations to join forces in addressing the educational needs of students across the country.
