The MUT SWEEP Chapter has a new leadership. This leadership was elected when the SWEEP (Student Women Economic Empowerment Programme) had a two-day workshop – 11-12 February 2025, off campus. Minenhle Cele, a Marketing student, was elected MUT SWEEP Chapter Executive Committee President. Her Deputy is Anathi Cele, Human Resource Management student. Sinqobile Tshabalala, another Human Resource Management student, is the Secretary of the Executive. The other two posts – Treasurer and Public Relations, went to Thembelihle Radebe and Bonakele Mthethwa, respectively. Radebe is also a Human Resource Management student; Mthethwa is studying towards an Agriculture diploma. Nokukhanya Shezi, a Chemical Engineering student, is an additional member.
MUT SWEEP’s vision is to empower women to achieve economic independence and become leaders in their communities. Its mission is to provide women with access to education, training, and economic opportunities, and to advocate for policies that promote women’s empowerment. The organisation’s 2025 Strategic Plan outlines its goals, objectives, and strategies for empowering women in business and entrepreneurship. The leadership has an extensive and far-reaching programme, as explained by Tshabalala. “The team will develop and implement a robust marketing strategy to attract new members. We will do this through social media campaigns, outreach events, including conferences and workshops, and partnerships with local organisations,” said Tshabalala.
The workshop also discussed Gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). The discussion was led by Senior Social Worker, Nomvula Molefe, who came with her team of counsellors. Other speakers at the event were Karen Snyman from Nelson Mandela University. Snyman is the National Chairperson for the Studentpreneur Community of Practice at EDHE; Khwezi Masinga Founder & Creative Lead at Qwezo Communications and Miranda Mpaka-Mbatha a Scientist from Siemens Healthcare, a company that offers Diagnostic Laboratory Solutions.