{"id":296525,"date":"2026-01-24T10:50:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T08:50:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnuus\/doors-open-to-next-generation-of-professionals\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T16:50:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:50:43","slug":"doors-open-to-next-generation-of-professionals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/doors-open-to-next-generation-of-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"Doors open to next generation of professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>BLOEMFONTEIN &#8211;<\/strong> As the new year gathers momentum and ambitions sharpen into plans, the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) is once again opening its doors to the next generation of professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the release of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results, first-year registrations officially commenced on 19 January across the Bloemfontein and Welkom campuses up until 23 January. The registration period offers incoming students the opportunity to prepare for the academic year set to begin in February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Bloemfontein campus, the atmosphere has been charged with a blend of excitement and nervous anticipation. For many first-year students, registration marks the symbolic crossing from aspiration into action, an emotional milestone that carries both hope and uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-295553\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fekile Mokoena and Minetle Nkosi, first-year Hospitality Management students at CUT, as newly registered members of the CUT community.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the new arrivals is 17-year-old Reitumetsi Mokati from Ventersburg in the Free State, who has enrolled for Mechanical Engineering. Mokati discovered CUT through social media while researching institutions that would best support his career goals. He described his registration experience as efficient and well supported, crediting both the university staff and his immediate family for easing his transition. Eager to begin this new chapter, Mokati shared his enthusiasm for meeting new people and immersing himself in the university\u2019s culture and facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also stepping confidently into her academic journey is 20-year-old Kitso Liretse from Bloemfontein, who has registered for Design and Studio Art in the Faculty of Humanities. Although she applied to several universities, Liretse said CUT had always been her first choice. 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