The HIV/AIDS Unit will hold the second 2009 Voluntary Counselling and Testing Drive from 7 to 22 September 2009.

Staff and students who participate in the drive have the opportunity to learn their HIV status and are counselled accordingly.

Bellville

• 7 September 2009 - Freedom Square Residence (16:00-21:00)
• 8-9 September 2009 - Auditorium, Bellville Campus (8:30-16:00)
• 10 September 2009 - Tygerberg Campus (8:30-16:00)

Cape Town

• 11 September 2009 -Western Cape Nursing College, Athlone Campus (8:30-16:30)
• 14 September 2009 - Catsville Residence (16:00-21:00)
• 15-16 September 2009 - Student Centre/Atrium, Cape Town Campus (8:30-16:00)
• 17 September 2009 - Mowbray Campus (8:30-16:00)
• 18 September 2009 - Granger Bay Campus (8:30-16:00)
• 21 September 2009 - EWR (16:00-21:00)
• 22 September 2009 - Masimanyane Residence (16:00-21:00)

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CPUT students are encouraged to make use of the wide variety of services offered by the institution’s Student Counselling unit.

Each unit is staffed by psychologists and social workers, each skilled to offer counselling and therapy.

The unit also offers career counselling, which includes psychometric assessment. Other services available include welfare services, academic support and skills development.

Students also have access to free self-help material at the unit’s resources venues on the Bellville and Cape Town Campuses. The resources include video, audio and computerised information all aimed at aimed at the personal, emotional, academic and career development of students.

The unit has offices at the Cape Town, Bellville, Mowbray and Wellington Campuses and their services are also available to all students studying at the institution’s service points.

The services are free of charge.

To make an appointment to see a specialist at the Student Counselling Unit please contact them at the following numbers:

Bellville Campus
Ground Floor, Library Extension
021 959 6182

Cape Town Campus
The second level, Administration Building
021 460 3237

Mowbray Campus
Room 0.03, Barkly Davies Building
021 680 1501/ 1574

Wellington Campus
Extension to Administration Building

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Staff wellbeing and health were at the centre of the recent Staff Wellness days, which were held at the District Six, Bellville and Wellington campuses.

Hosted by the Human Capital Department, the wellness days offered staff a range of treatments and activities, including health screenings by Discovery Health, HIV testing and information on Momentum’s services.

Many staff members took the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing massage while others joined in activities such as Zumba, self-defence classes and giant chess.

Information on Financial Wellness and psycho-social support services were also provided.

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With one round to go in the 2024 FNB Varsity Shield competition, the teams for playoffs have now been decided.

Tuks and Madibaz have secured home semi-finals while Varsity College and WSU are also through to the last four.

During Friday’s game at the CPUT Sports Stadium in Bellville, FNB WSU consolidated their fourth position on the log after they edged FNB CPUT 23-19. The scores were tied 12-all at the half-time break.

An early first-half onslaught from the home side saw them holding most of the ball and playing most of the rugby deep inside WSU territory, resulting in Keenan Williams powering across the try line for the first score of the match.

Ntsako Mhlanga then dove across at full length from close range after being denied earlier. Keewan Titus succeeded with the conversion attempt. This handed CPUT a 12-point lead heading into the final five minutes of the opening half.

WSU levelled matters through tries from Maxwell Klaasen and Asisipho Jim with Klaasen converting one.

The opening minutes of the second half belonged to WSU’s defensive resolve which meant CPUT had to work hard to get any points. It eventually came when Ayabulela Zono dove across the try line from a ruck that formed just metres under the crossbar.

Jayson January added the extras.

A penalty and an unconverted try by Klaasen, which completed his brace, handed WSU a one-point lead as the final quarter of the match approached. He slotted another one to seal the victory with four minutes left on the clock.

SCORERS

FNB WSU 23 (12) – Tries: Maxwell Klaasen (2), Asisipho Jim. Conversion: Klaasen Penalties: Klaasen (2)
FNB CPUT 19 (12) – Tries: Keenan Williams, Ntsako Mhlanga, Ayabulela Zono. Conversions: Keewan Titus, Jayson January.
FNB Player That Rocks: Maxwell Andrews (FNB WSU)