RUSSELL ROAD CAMPUS HOSPITALITY STUDENTS INSPIRED BY FORMER STUDENT AND INDUSTRY CHEF
The College, Russell Road Campus’s Hospitality Department was delighted and honoured to host a special visit from Chef Lans of Tiger Brands, and a former Hospitality student.
Chef Lans spent Thursday, 26 February 2026, with the N6 Catering students and Friday, 27 February 2026, with the NCV Level 4 Hospitality students. During his visit, he shared valuable industry knowledge, fresh ideas, and practical insights drawn from his professional experience.
He also conducted live demonstrations, guiding students through the preparation of selected dishes and providing hands-on techniques to enhance their culinary skills.
The engagement was exceptionally well received, and both staff and students greatly appreciated the opportunity. It was an inspiring and enriching experience for all involved.
CELEBRATING STUDENT SUCCESS
The college is pleased to extend its heartfelt congratulations to Lawrenzo Jonas, an N6 Hospitality student who successfully completed his in-service training at the Victoria Deli Site.
On 23 February 2026, Lawrenzo departed South Africa to begin his professional career in Qatar as a Chef.
We take great pride in his achievements and wish him every success in his future professional endeavours
AUTHOR VISITS RUSSELL ROAD CAMPUS
On Friday, 9 January 2026, Mr Temba Wiseman Gola, an author, visited the Russell Road Campus Manager’s Office to donate a copy of his book to the Russell Road Campus. During the visit, Mr Gola also provided the Campus Manager, Mr David Velapi, with background information on the publication, as well as insight into a second book he has authored.
Mr Gola is a highly qualified and experienced professional with over 40 years of service in the government sector. He has held several senior positions, most recently at the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), and his extensive public service experience led to a thesis, later developed into a book, which earned him a PhD in Social Sciences from Atlantic International University
Mr Gola is the author of Poverty and Inequality and New Ways of Paying Social Grants.
The Russell Road Campus extends its sincere appreciation to Mr Gola for his generous donation.
ENHANCING TEACHING THROUGH WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING
The lecturers at Russell Road Campus recently participated in the Lecturer Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme, which was held in November 2025.
Lecturers from the Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism Department visited Sunrise Bluewater Bay Hotel in Bluewater Bay, Algoa Bricks, and the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM).
The purpose of these visits was to enhance teaching through practical, real-world experience. The engagements proved highly valuable, providing lecturers with significant insights.
The visit to Algoa Bricks offered lecturers the opportunity to observe the end-to-end processes within the brick manufacturing industry. This practical exposure enables teaching to align more closely with current industry practices, ensuring that students receive relevant and up-to-date knowledge.
The visit to Sunrise Bluewater Bay Hotel allowed lecturers to engage with hotel operations, observe industry practices, and interact with professionals. This experience served as a meaningful learning opportunity, effectively bridging classroom theory with practical application.
The visit to NMBM aimed to deepen lecturers’ understanding of practical applications within the tourism sector. This experience will assist lecturers in remaining aligned with current industry practices, thereby enhancing teaching methodologies.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all lecturers who participated in the WIL programme, and we thank Sunrise Hotel in Bluewater Bay, Algoa Bricks, and NMBM for allowing our lecturers to complete their WIL at their premises.
VALEDICTORY SERVICE FOR LEVEL 4 AT RUSSELL ROAD CAMPUS
A Valedictory Service for the Level 4 students was held at the Russell Road Campus on Friday, 31 October 2025.
The event marked a significant milestone in the academic journey of the students, providing an opportunity to celebrate their hard work, dedication, and achievements throughout the year.
Staff and fellow students were in attendance to honour the students, offering words of encouragement and inspiration as they prepare for the next phase of their professional and academic endeavours.
EXAMINATION PREPARATION SESSION AT RUSSELL ROAD CAMPUS
Mr David Velapi, Russell Road Campus Manager, facilitated an examination preparation session at the Russell Road Campus Hall on Thursday, 23 October 2025.
The purpose of the session was to ensure that the NCV Level 2 students are adequately prepared for the final examinations and fully informed about the examination rules and procedures.
ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS: HOSPITALITY STUDENTS FINALISE ISAT
Our Level 2 Hospitality students at Russell Road Campus are hard at work preparing for their upcoming ISAT, which forms a key part of their final assessment for the year.
They’ve completed the full curriculum, wrapping up with Topic 11: Quick Service. This final topic not only consolidates the practical and theoretical knowledge they’ve gained throughout the year but also equips them with the necessary skills to meet industry standards.
We are proud of the effort and dedication they’ve shown so far, and we wish them all the best as they approach this important phase of their academic journey.
