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Pillar 2

Mentorship & Student Development

Support students and graduates through mentorship, workplace access, guest lectures and skills development.

What this pillar is about

Pillar 2 connects alumni expertise with student and graduate success. You can mentor, review CVs, speak on campus, host workplace visits, or open internship and employment pathways through your organisation or network.

How you can help

  • Offer career mentorship or mock interview support.
  • Host internships, vacation work or job shadowing.
  • Deliver guest lectures or career talks.
  • Share skills through workshops or graduate networks.

Activities you can register for

  • Career mentorship programmes
  • Internship and workplace opportunities
  • Guest lectures and career talks
  • Graduate employment networks
  • Skills Development

Alumni Relations Office

Contact us

Update your alumni record, get portal help, or reach the team about events, giving and engagement.

Main campus line
047 502 2100 Mthatha
General enquiries
enquiries@wsu.ac.za

Meet the team

About our offices
  • Mr. Sandiso Mbongo
    Mr. Sandiso Mbongo Director, Alumni Relations
  • Mr. Qonda Makala
    Mr. Qonda Makala Acting Manager — Alumni Giving & Philanthropy
  • Ms. Ntombozuko Memani
    Ms. Ntombozuko Memani Acting Manager — Alumni Engagement & Community Building
  • Ms. Thabang Rose Kalake
    Ms. Thabang Rose Kalake Acting Manager —Student Development & Graduate Mentorship
  • Ms. Nokwazi Mafusini
    Ms. Nokwazi Mafusini Alumni Engagement and Logistics Officer
  • Mr. Kgaugelo (KG) Mmakola
    Mr. Kgaugelo (KG) Mmakola Alumni Data Administrative Officer
  • Mr. Azola Mzwendaba
    Mr. Azola Mzwendaba Graduate Support and Student Development Officer
  • Ms Nocwaka Pangwa
    Ms Nocwaka Pangwa Communications Officer