{"id":44361,"date":"2024-11-05T15:02:57","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T13:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/second-chances-adult-learners-thrive-with-vulamathubas-support-20241105\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T23:06:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T21:06:21","slug":"second-chances-adult-learners-thrive-with-vulamathubas-support-20241105","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/second-chances-adult-learners-thrive-with-vulamathubas-support-20241105\/","title":{"rendered":"Second chances: Adult learners thrive with Vulamathuba\u2019s support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Communicare\u2019s Vulamathuba initiative celebrated adult learners who passed their matric exams, empowering them for better opportunities. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The programme supports adult learners with the resources they need to succeed academically and boost self-reliance. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>This year\u2019s success is a testament to resilience and the power of accessible education for all ages.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>In a celebration of resilience and determination, Communicare\u2019s Vulamathuba initiative in Pinelands recently honoured its adult learners from the class of 2023-\u201924 for their outstanding matric results. Out of 45 learners who sat for exams, 65% achieved their matric certificates, with 27% securing a Bachelor\u2019s Pass, 31% a Diploma Pass, and 7% a Higher Certificate Pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vulamathuba, the social and community development branch of Communicare, focuses on transforming lives by offering socio-economic support to communities. \u201cOur mission with Vulamathuba is clear,\u201d says Zandile Mamputa, the spokesperson for the programme. \u201cWe\u2019re here to promote economic mobility, foster social cohesion, and support our vulnerable tenants, so everyone has the chance to succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vulamathuba Matric Programme is specifically designed to provide educational opportunities for adult learners, whether they\u2019re completing matric for the first time or looking to improve their marks. The programme primarily focuses on the Senior Certificate, with exams scheduled for May\/June. They also accept individuals upgrading their National Senior Certificate results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Classes for this group began in July 2023, preparing them for the May\/June exams the following year. For many learners, this milestone represents a second chance, opening doors to higher education and new career paths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not just about the certificate,\u201d Mamputa explained. \u201cIt\u2019s about building confidence, creating opportunities and giving individuals the tools they need to reshape their futures.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-age-limit\">No age limit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mpumelelo Mnisi, 32, from District Six, a standout learner, not only achieved 91% in History but also discovered her full potential through Vulamathuba. \u201cI wasn\u2019t sure if I could still succeed academically at 32, but Vulamathuba has helped me realise that education has no age limit. 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