EOH Work Readiness Initiative - Narrative Reports 2014 - 2015 Aug. 2014 | Page 27
INTERIM NARRATIVE REPORT FROM EOH
we learnt how to dress properly, and how to talk in a
professional way, and how to act, how to do your job.
It was very useful because before I would just act like
“that” without being professional, start shouting if I want
something and if something is wrong I would shout at the
others. But they showed me the right ways. I [get cross
with people now] but in a professional way. [For example]
I say, ‘I think its wrong, but what do you think? How
about we do it this way? Whereas before I would say, ‘Its
wrong, take it back!”
AUGUST 2014
MAVIS RAMOHLALE
Mavis’ five siblings are financially supported by her older
brother. She speaks emphatically about the difference
between theoretical education and experiential learning
and has embraced digital work despite it being a mystery
to her community at home. One day she hopes to return
home and make children aware of the ways in which
information technology can expand your horizons.
Full name
Mavis Ramohlale
Her dream is to see her mother walk again
South African Identity Number
8810240965081
And what is your vision for the future, when your
programme and your degree are finished?
Learning group
Technical Support G1
Gender
Female
“I am interested in IT and HR. I am thinking of studying
HR... My mom is paralysed. If I had enough funds to
make it possible that we can get some surgeries for her
I will do it. Its from an accident in 1997. She got a car
accident and her spinal cord was smashed. She is using
a wheelchair. She is doing good but I feel that I owe
her something, she has been there for me. [The spine]
can be fixed but only if you get the experts. She rolled
on a mountain, twelve times. Oh she is alive and she is
strong... You will be strong [if you have seven children]. I
was still in grade two at that time [of the accident]. She
brought me up even though she was paralysed. She
would give me a hiding when I am wrong, she won’t say
‘I am paralysed I won’t give you a hiding.’ If she had to
go to the school meetings she would be there. She is my
role model.
Age
25
Occupation
IT Support Technician
Race
African
Born
Polokwane, Limpopo
Siblings
5
Parents
Father died in 1999
Sometimes I feel like I lost that memory of seeing her
walking with her feet. I am used to seeing her using that
wheel chair. I want my dream to come true to see her
walking again.”
Mother unemployed
Oldest brother supports family.
Children
1 boy three years old
Highest grade at secondary
school
12
Post schooling qualifications
Certificate in Office Management
& Technology
Currently studying
Learnership in IT Technical
Support
Employer
National Depart