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Orientation 2013Over 1200 prospective students attended the 2013Orientation session. The Dean of Student Affairs hadarranged an interesting and informative programme forthe new students.The Vice Chancellor,Professor C.M. MagagulaThe Matsapha Town BoardChief Executive Officer, Ms.Gciniwe FakudzeDr. I.T. ZwaneThe Vice Chancellor, Professor C.M. Magagulawelcomed the students and shared some thoughts withthem on how to conduct themselves at university. Heinformed them of the composition of the Universitycommunity and how respect was very important for allmembers of the community.Professor Magagula warned them against drug andsubstance abuse. He also told them of the dangers ofHIV and AIDS. The Vice Chancellor invited them to jointhe many student clubs and societies, at the University.Speaking at the same occasion was Ms. GciniweFakudze, the Matsapha Town Board Chief ExecutiveOfficer. She told students to strive for excellence andalways be the best. She gave them some tips on how toachieve excellence.Dr. I.T. Zwane spoke on behalf of parents at theorientation session. She told the new students howparents had struggled to put them where they were andthat they should make them and their communities proudof them. She asked them to concentrate of their studies.Mrs. T. MambaFrom Left: Director IDE; Prof. C.W.S. Sukati, Pro-Vice Chancellor; Prof. V.S.B. Mtetwa, Vice Chancellor; Prof. C.M. Magagula,Matsapha Town Board CEO; Ms. Gciniwe Fakudze and Assistant Dean of Student Affairs(Counselling); Mrs. Thuli Mamba.UNISWA News - October 2013 7