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NEW FRONTIERS FOR WSU PEER EDUCATORS
A group of Residence Mentors from Komani Campus were imbued with new insights into leadership and mentorship roles during a workshop programme by the WSU Students Affairs Department recently.
Under the Makhuza programme, these students have been entrusted with knowledge and responsibility to guide peers who face challenges academically and socially.
The word Makhuza is of Ugandan origins which means or refers to community members who are responsible for and guiding children without present father figures.
The three-day programme was facilitated by one of WSU’s expert senior student psychologist, Phumla Mahali.
“WSU’s peer education programme includes public education about topics related to suicide. Students who are battling in the university setting should try and share their experiences and problems with others at their institutions” she said.
Komani Residence Officer, Khanyisa Mbali, said that the importance of the programme is to give an opportunity to a student mentor to make sure that first year students do not go through the same mistakes they did. She said it’s a good way for them to find positive guidance and influence from one another.
“The programme is meant to mould the type of graduate that the University wants to produce. The aim is to fill the leadership gap the country is currently experiencing,” Mbali added.
The WSU Health Services Unit is run by Professional Nursing Sisters and Professional Medical Doctors, who provide, in a welcoming and very friendly manner, primary health care services that deal with minor ailments and preventative services such as testing and family planning.
General health education is also provided and includes guidance on all health-related matters is done by a Health Promoter and Peer Educators.
All Health Services Units are staffed by Senior Professional Nurses and Professional Nurses.
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Mthatha Dr TV Mangxa
Buffalo City Ms L Kula
Komani Ms X Hlomendlini
Butterworth Ms C Sizani
