Dr Kwazi Magwenzi, the head of CE, in her opening address,
emphasised that South Africa needs new heroines to lead
our society towards socio-economic and political change
and that all women should become active participants in this
regard. The proceedings were concluded with UJ Council
member Joyce Siwani reminding the attendees of the
sacrifice made by the women who marched to the Union
Buildings on 9 August 1955, paving the road forward for all
women in South Africa. She said we should make sure that
their sacrifice is not forgotten.
field of volunteerism, both from an academic and practical
perspective. Some of the issues addressed focused on
making citizenship a compulsory part of the undergraduate
curriculum, how to attract volunteers from the student body
and the challenges around creating and maintaining a
successful volunteerism programme. Mandela Day
initiatives were discussed and compared – from
volunteering at hospitals to cleaning the streets of the
communities. The message should be that volunteerism is
an ongoing project and should not just be limited to one day a
year. The workshop closed on a high note with UJ being
praised for its excellent coordination of the event.
SAHECEF Volunteerism Workshop
Community Engagement and the character of volunteerism
came under the spotlight when UJ hosted the second
workshop of the volunteerism working group of the South
African Higher Education Community Engagement Forum
(SAHECEF) in June 2011. A total of 25 representatives from
10 South African universities attended.
The group meets to share experiences and knowledge in the
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CE Road Show and Showcase
Approximately 2 000 students showed interest in CE when
they set up tables across the four campuses. Visitors to the
stalls were briefed on the workings of CE and the University in
general, leaving informed with the knowledge that UJ is more
than just a place to study and receive a qualification – it's also a
place where compassion, caring and the spirit of uBuntu reign.
UJ Community Engagement Office