BUA Vol 8 Issue 2_April_Monday

INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION
DESIGN STUDENT SHINES AT
ROTOCON
Wine Label Competition
By Phidiso Makwana
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is celebrating the success of
its students at the recent Rotocon Wine Label Design Competition
held on April 16th, 2024. Zenzele Nkambule, an Integrated
Communication Design (ICD) Advanced Diploma student, was crowned the
grand prize winner. Nkambule walked away with an impressive R30,000
cash prize and a trip to Cape Town. Siyamdunisa Ntebeko Mbele, another
ICD student (third year), secured the runner-up position, taking home an
R15,000 prize.
Nkambule expressed his joy and gratitude, acknowledging the support of
his lecturers in his achievement. He highlighted the demanding nature
of the competition but emphasized his immense pride in winning. Mbele
shared his excitement and surprise at his success, vowing to keep honing
his design skills and personal growth.
The judges acknowledged the exceptional quality of entries, making the
final decision a challenge. Michael, a representative from the judging
panel, commended all participants' efforts and encouraged them to
persevere. Schalk van Staden, an ICD lecturer, echoed this sentiment,
reminding students that while there can only be one winner, their hard
work and talent are commendable.
The ICD department is proud of its student's accomplishments and will
continue to inspire and empower them to push boundaries. Upcoming
competitions are on the horizon, and all students are encouraged to stay
tuned for exciting opportunities.
Victory for
LUYANDA MAMPANE
By Lindokuhle Nkosi
Luyanda Mampane emerged victorious at the ACGL EA Sports FC 24 NG
gaming tournament . “Personally, I am very happy because it means I’m
improving and professionally it gives me some hope. I have a future in
the game”, said Luyanda. The gamer continued to add on how he did
not even score the first goal in any of his matches but that did not stop
him from winning the whole thing.
Luyanda has been working on a new formation which is probably
familiar within the world of football today where the fullbacks are used
during attacking, they will overlap and surprise the opposing team with
crosses and goals. Mampane also mentioned on how he plays ultimate
team as much as he can, and it has really improved his game.
“I will just keep entering more competitions and use what I have
learned to improve and win even more”, said Luyanda gamer when he
was asked about his future after the competition. The highlight of the
tournament was during the final when he equalized in the final minutes
of the game which earned him a replay, the very same replay that
ensured that he wins the whole tournament.
Luyanda mentioned on how he dedicates himself to his studies first and
then goes hard on gaming if he gets a chance and only if he feels like
he has covered most things on the academic side.
Siyamdumisa Mbele , runner
up for Rotocon Wine Label
Competition, third year student
for ICD
Zenzele Nkambule Winner of
the Rotocon Wine Label, TUT
Alumni and Advanced Diploma
Student
Luyanda Mampane
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