A List of Public Universities Named After People In South Africa South Africa is one of the countries in Africa with many public universities. It is the largest country in Southern Africa with many public universities. Public universities established by the government. Unlike private institutions/universities, public universities are more affordable. Currently, all public universities in South Africa are funded by National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), a program founded by the government to assist students from low-level income families like me and cannot afford to pay university fees. This is beneficial because it gives the opportunity to those from disadvantaged families to also study without barriers. In South Africa, there are currently 26 public universities. Out of 26, only 6 of them are named after notable people. On that 6 people, all of them have died, with Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela being the most notable person. The reason universities, learning institutions, and othe...
Digital Echoes of Solitude: Kitso’s Journey Beyond Facebook BY KITSO MOTLOLE This is a true story. It tells the story of 18-year-old Kitso, who faced challenges when using a social networking site known as Facebook. The challenge he faced was Facebook rejection. Facebook rejection is when someone doesn't accept your friend request. There was a girl who liked her very much. His crush was someone who was very quiet but not as introverted and shy as Kitso. Every day, Kitso was thinking about her and tried to connect with her online. But, his crush rejected his friend request, and this hurt Kitso so much since he was very fond of her. In a quiet village near Taung, 18-year-old Kitso lived a clean and introverted life with his parents. As a shy and introverted soul, he navigated life with no friends. He often found himself alone, especially when his parents were away. Kitso discovered he had bipolar disorder in 2022, adding another layer to his solitary existence. Kitso, the...