{"id":35204,"date":"2026-04-16T14:18:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T14:18:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/?p=35204"},"modified":"2026-05-14T11:58:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T11:58:30","slug":"driven-to-excel-ms-mapine-tuges-postgraduate-cum-laude-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/nso\/driven-to-excel-ms-mapine-tuges-postgraduate-cum-laude-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"Driven to excel: Ms Mapine Tuge\u2019s postgraduate cum laude journey"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Discover how Ms Mapine Tuge achieved a cum laude postgraduate qualification in Information Technology while balancing work and life through discipline and determination.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

16 April 2026 | Story by: Busi Sithole | Picture: Sifiso Nomzaza<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 minute read time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Achieving a postgraduate qualification with cum laude distinction is no small feat. For Ms Mapine Tuge, a staff member in the Human Resources department, this milestone represents far more than academic success. It is a reflection of determination, resilience, and a deliberate commitment to remain relevant in an ever-evolving digital world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driven by the rapid advancement of technology and the growing demand for digital transformation in the workplace, Ms Tuge pursued a postgraduate qualification in Information Technology to align her expertise with her professional responsibilities. \u201cI did not want to be left behind,\u201d she reflected, underscoring her dedication to continuous learning and leadership development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her success was anchored in discipline and intentional planning. By carefully balancing work, academic commitments, and personal responsibilities, she established a structured routine that sustained her progress. While challenges such as group work presented moments of difficulty, she navigated them through collaboration, clear communication, and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A defining highlight of her academic journey was her research on digital transformation in higher education, a focus that closely resonates with both her professional role and her passion for improving institutional systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ms Tuge encourages others to embrace opportunities for further study and to invest in their own growth. \u201cYou might do something now and benefit later. Focus on building yourself step by step,\u201d she advised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her journey stands as a compelling reminder that with discipline, perseverance, and purpose, academic excellence is not only possible, but inevitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catch the whole experience on Flickr <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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