{"id":21445,"date":"2025-04-22T14:25:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T14:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/?p=21445"},"modified":"2025-07-30T12:49:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T12:49:56","slug":"thuto-tiros-zonke-qwela-honoured-after-winning-vuts-school-reading-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/nso\/thuto-tiros-zonke-qwela-honoured-after-winning-vuts-school-reading-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Thuto Tiro\u2019s Zonke Qwela honoured after winning VUT\u2019s school reading competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;Zonke Qwela wins VUT\u2019s 2025 Reading Competition! Her tearful prize handover moved hearts &amp; celebrated the power of language, literacy &amp; resilience.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>22 April 2025 | Story: Tshepiso Kaibe | Photo: Sifiso Nomzaza<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 minutes read time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thuto-Tiros-Zonke-Qwela-honoured-after-winning-VUTs-school-reading-competition-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Thuto Tiro\u2019s Zonke Qwela honoured after winning VUT\u2019s school reading competition\" class=\"wp-image-21446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thuto-Tiros-Zonke-Qwela-honoured-after-winning-VUTs-school-reading-competition-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thuto-Tiros-Zonke-Qwela-honoured-after-winning-VUTs-school-reading-competition-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thuto-Tiros-Zonke-Qwela-honoured-after-winning-VUTs-school-reading-competition-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thuto-Tiros-Zonke-Qwela-honoured-after-winning-VUTs-school-reading-competition-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thuto-Tiros-Zonke-Qwela-honoured-after-winning-VUTs-school-reading-competition-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thuto-Tiros-Zonke-Qwela-honoured-after-winning-VUTs-school-reading-competition.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joy and emotion filled the atmosphere at Thuto Tiro Engineering School of Specialization when Ms. Zonke Qwela was honoured as the overall winner of the 2025 School Reading Competition hosted by the African Languages Development Unit (ALDU) of the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) in collaboration with its Department of Community Engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although her winning performance was celebrated during the competition on 07 March at the Saul Tsotetsi Centre in Sebokeng, Zonke received her prize, a brand new tablet (sponsored by VTC) and a leather notes book diary, during a special handover at her school. Surprised and overwhelmed, she was visibly moved to tears, nodding slightly when asked if she was happy. The moment was powerful and humbling, reflecting the emotional weight of her achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The handover sparked celebration across the school community. Thuto Tiro Principal, Mr Jeffrey Kumalo, proudly paraded the tablet through the corridors, showing it to other learners as a symbol of success and hard work. \u201cThese are the rewards of dedication and seizing opportunity,\u201d he told the learners. \u201cZonke has shown us what is possible when potential meets preparation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The School Reading Competition forms part of VUT\u2019s broader outreach and Human Rights Month programme, designed to preserve and promote African languages such as isiZulu, Sesotho, and isiXhosa. Learners from three local schools, Thuto Tiro, Botebo Tsebo Secondary School, and Moshate Secondary School, participated in four categories: reading, prepared speech, unprepared speech, and poetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This initiative aims to create a platform where learners can engage with their cultural identity through language while developing literacy and public speaking skills. Key stakeholders, including PanSALB, the Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts, Culture, and Recreation, Emfuleni Local Municipality, and others supported the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A highlight of the event was the motivational address by acclaimed author and media personality Mr Calvin Mogajane, who spoke of resilience, pride, and the importance of preserving African languages. His story inspired all attendees and echoed the core values of the competition. Ms Zonke Qwela\u2019s quiet, tearful response during her prize handover spoke louder than words. 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