June, the infamous halfway mark of the year. What did our community get up to? This youth month, our community showed up & showed off. We have 6 work placements to celebrate, with our C30’s now at work experience. We also have over 10 problem-solving foundation moves made from our tech community.
Bigs ups to all our recruits making moves!
The Work Placements
Tshepo Lebese - UI Design C30 has joined Tour 2.0 on work experience.
Sinethemba Khoza - Web Dev C30 has joined Devcom on work experience.
Muziwethu Mulotshwa - Web Dev from C30 has joined Devcom on work experience.
Kamogelo Maepa - Data Engineer from C29 has signed a contract with 2U.
Wesley Jackson - Data Science from C29 has signed a fixed term contract with VMLY&R.
Boitumelo Molapo - UI Design from C30 has joined Plusnarrative on work experience.
Dimakatso Lepogo - Copywriting from C28 signed contract with Lerato Agency.
Recruits Making Moves
Tech Spotlight
This past month has been a very good one for our tech recruits. So many exciting things to report for this department. We have more than 20 recruits who have been serving some serious a$$ kicking. Congratulation to you all for all your hard work.
Problem Solving Foundations 2 - 3
Si’thi asbonge bafethu. This first group of individuals have moved from problem-solving foundation 2 - Problem-solving foundations 3.
Muziwethu Mulotshwa - C30 Web Dev
Brandon Sunguti - C35 Data Science
Jody Bailey - C31 Web Dev
Problem Solving Foundations 1 - 2
These guys have moved from problem-solving foundation 1 - Problem-solving foundations 2. Well done on the progress guys. Keep it up!
Kelebogile Mokwena - C29 Web Dev
Thavha Tsiwana- C25 Data Eng
Dawn Ndemo - C32A Web Dev
Aminat Amusa - C32A Data Science
Ndzalama Mabasa - C34 Web Dev
Onke Nyathela- C34 Java
Stephen Atehe - C32A Data Science
Mathobela Mawasha - C33 Java
Tshediso Boshiana - C34 Web Dev
Ayanda Latsha - C35 Data Science
Opportunity Corner
Curiosity Awards 4.0
Some good news ahead of the weekend. There is still time to enter the Curiosity Awards!
We have extended the entry deadline to the 3rd of August 2022! This gives you more time to think up more creative ways to solve the world’s problems that resonate with you.
For those of you who don’t know what the Curiosity awards are all about, it’s basically an uber-hackathon with many rounds of competition and lots of feedback from expert judges. Competitors will join cross-functional teams, build real stuff, and learn a lot in the process.
To learn more, check out our competition page.
Behind the Scenes: Umuzi Edition
UCT x Umuzi Digital Bootcamp
This youth month proved to be one for the books. The University of Cape Town in partnership with Umuzi, launching the UCT Digital Bootcamp; A programme specifically targeted at UCT students whose studies have been interrupted at the university. Read more about it here.
Andrew Levy got to sit with Oliver Dickson, from SAfm to talk more about the intricacy’s of youth unemployment in South Africa & what UCT in partnership with Umuzi are doing to combat it. Listen to the interview below.
Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans
Big ups to Umuzi Staff Alumni Marea Lewis on being selected for the Mail & Guardian Top 200 young people in SA.
Marea left Umuzi to start her dream venture called Toasted, a female-led, women-inclusive ecosystem that supports female entrepreneurs at their awesome space in Rosebank. They also make a mean toasted sandwich. So visit Marea and have a toastie at 138 Jan Smuts Ave, Johannesburg.
Check out the article here
Throwback of the Month
Breaking The Silence on Mental Health
This month’s YouTube throwback is all about breaking the silence on Mental Health. According to SADAG (South African Depression & Anxiety Group), there are 23 known suicides a day in South Africa, and for every person that commits suicide, 10 have attempted it. Suicide death rates are now 24 per 10 000 people, with male deaths being five times higher than female deaths.
Mental Illness and Depression are silent killers, first your voice… and then your life. Healing comes with acknowledgement. A letter, a single word or sentence. Speaking up, sharing YOUR story can save a life.
We hope this will encourage those who need encouragement in this season!
Much love!