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This new building will be solely dedicated to the faculty,\u201d said Bonga Silwane, who oversees the project at campus level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new building will boast computer labs, a lab for engineering graphics and design, a lab for civil technology, and a lab for electrical and mechanical technology, among other ultra-modern features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the building will provide special lecturing venues and storage for the foundation phase programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is an extremely exciting development for the faculty and the campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt has come at the right time as we are at the early implementation stage of our Vision 2030. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe building will provide us with enough office space for lecturers, together with state of the art classrooms with the necessary teaching and learning equipment,\u201d said the dean of the faculty, Professor Nolutho Diko.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past three years, the faculty has invested time and resources into streamlining its programmes to ensure responsiveness to the university\u2019s vision \u2013 an impactful, technology-infused African university. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, this new home for the Faculty of Education will ensure the realisation of this vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe new building will definitely provide us with more than physical space that is long overdue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt will give us a sense of pride, self-worth and belonging. 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