A ROUND OF APPLAUSE

Osama Dumakude writes

Somewhere in the country there is a province called KwaZulu Natal. In this province there is a gorgeous city called Pitermaritzburg. In the southern suburbs of this city is an institution of higher education: University of KwaZulu Natal. In this university there is a magnificent red-bricked student resident called William `O Brien. Those who know people of this resident better call them “The ultimate trendsetters”. You know nothing if you haven’t been to WOB. It’s alive with possibilities.

Since my first year of tenancy I have felt this spirit of brotherhood oozing through my blood vessels. The fact that WOB is a home for leaders is indisputable. The former Deputy President of the SRC, Kwazi Mshengu is a bona-fide Wobite. Did you know that Melusi Gwala, ex-RAG executive member, hails from C block? I hope you are aware of that
The chairman of ANCYL, Mdu Ntuli was once a Wobite. Did you know that Mthobeli Mankahla who held Finance and Projects in the SRC was a Wobite?
WOB is shining with its undying heroes. I am talking about the people who have exemplified courage, selflessness, exuberance, super student abilities and amazing grace. I am talking about Siyabonga Nene, Snothi Bhengu(ex-SRC). Their faces are dazzling in the walls and corridors of every building on campus. We are in an era that offers us the opportunity to change views on our resident and to point out what exciting possibilities – and realities – abound in WOBIt would be a remiss of me not to mention these people: Hlumani Zondi, Mhlonipheni Mthethwa- Golden key Members; Vusumuzi Ngcobo- the Secretary of Sport. How can I omit the likes of Nhlanhla Mbudu and Alfred Masemene- the members of Management faculty Committee. Do you know Thabani Mkhize? …he is a dreadlocked touchline sport editor for Nux. There is a lanky guy who is Chairperson of UKZNP soccer- that Msawenkosi Khumalo. He used to hand-in-glove with Elia Maluleke who is a Campus league convener. The list is incessant.

This day will go down in history as an epoch-making day for the people. I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for quality service in the history of our varsity. We want our leaders of tomorrow to be as great, if not better than those of today and yesterday.
I congratulate Mabandla Dlangamandla,Msawenkosi Sodwele and Justice Manana for their success in the elections and wish them all the best in the office. It would be a remiss of me not to congratulate Malusi Mchunu, ALI Muhammad and Sphetfo Dlamini .Campus Highlights also thanks also those who did not make it and urge them to play a role in making this varsity a better place.
Osama Dumakude – I am out..