PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10 February 2025 CUT expands partnerships at Welkom Campus with three Lejweleputswa District educational stakeholders The Central University of Technology,Free State (CUT) together with the Lejweleputswa Education District,Goldfields TVET College and St. Dominic’s College officialised their commitment to long-anticipated collaborations through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony. The signing,which took place at the CUT Welkom Campus,contained specific terms of agreement between the university and its three new educational partners,respectively. Goldfields Technical Vocational Education and Training College The agreement focused on the shared objectives of advancing educational opportunities,enhancing skills development,and fostering socio-economic growth within the community. The parties seek to establish a collaborative partnership that outlines the framework for cooperation and mutual support in areas of academic programs,research initiatives,student and staff exchange,and community development projects. Lejweleputswa Education District The agreement entered between the Central University of Technology,Free State (CUT),and the Lejweleputswa Education District focused on recognising the shared commitment to educational excellence,community development,and the advancement of skills in the Lejweleputswa Region. Both parties seek to establish a collaborative relationship,learning opportunities,foster innovation,and empower both learners and educators. This partnership is also grounded in the mutual belief that through joint initiatives,resource sharing,and strategic support,they can make a positive and lasting impact on educational outcomes and the local community. St Dominic’s College The agreement aims to strengthen the relationship between both institutions by providing mutual benefits,including discounted tuition for CUT staff who wish to enrol their children in the St. Dominic’s Pre-School and offering the best Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) trainee teacher’s contract. Captions: 1. MoU signing between CUT and Goldfields Technical Vocational Education and Training College. Pictured from left: Mr Francis Mahlangu,Principal: Goldfields TVET College and Prof. Pamela Dube,Vice-Chancellor and Principal. 2. The signing between CUT and Lejweleputswa Education District. From left: Mrs Phahello Zonke,District Director of Lejweleputswa,and Prof. Pamela Dube,CUT Vice-Chancellor and Principal. 3. Mr Deena Naidoo,Headmaster of St. Dominic’s College. More about CUT CUT is the foremost higher education institution in the heartland of South Africa,dedicated to quality education and training in science,technology,engineering,and mathematics. CUT boasts pockets of excellence,including a premier hotel school and leading research and innovation platforms,i.e.,world-class 3D printing technology through medical product development. For more information about CUT visit http://www.cut.ac.za END…/ For media-related information contact • Ms Seithati Semenokane,E-mail: ; Cell phone: • Mr Dan Maritz,E-mail: ; Tel: ; Cell phone: Kind regards,[cid:image001.jpg@01DB7BA6.B73AE740]