The Bellville Campus is the administrative hub of CPUT, housing the university’s Council and Senate Chambers as well as the office of the Vice-Chancellor.

The campus is also home to some of the country’s leading research centres such as F’SATI, which was responsible for the development and launch of Africa’s first nanosatellite, Tshepiso.

Other internationally recognized research centres that are located at the campus include the Product Lifecycle Management Competency Centre, as well as the Centre for Substation Automation and Energy Management Systems.

The campus is home to the institution’s most cutting-edge facilities such as the Food Technology Building, which is the only educational and training facility of its kind on the African continent.

Students also have access to a range of sporting facilities, including an athletics track, squash courts, gym, swimming pool, and the Major Sports Hall that facilitates a variety of sports.

During the next year, a number of new facilities will be constructed at the campus, such as a new Electrical Engineering Building and the South African Renewable Energy Technology Centre that will be a national center for renewable energy training and education.

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The CPUT Convocation’s Dry Campus initiative strives towards a substance abuse- and gender-based violence-free campus.

The initiative is supported by the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and the Advancement Department and a thought-provoking event, attended by a range of stakeholders, was recently held at the Bellville campus.

The external stakeholders included SAB Miller, Distell, National Liquor Traders, the SA National Taxi Council (SANTACO) and SafeClick24.

In his opening remarks Vice-Chancellor, Prof Chris Nhlapo, said alcohol consumption is a risk factor for many health and safety problems in South Africa, including sexual and domestic violence, homicide, assault and road traffic accidents while chronic illnesses, including cardiovascular disease, are exacerbated by alcohol.

He said that if one chooses to use alcohol, it was important to do so appropriately.

The audience was touched by guest speaker Brandon “the white kid” Smit, who shared his life story.

This was followed by a panel discussion, led by programme director and moderator Andiswa Mrasi, with the panel consisting of Zukiswa Gaqavu from Distell, Lucky Ntimane from the National Liquor Traders, Ivan Waldeck from SANTACO, Nonkosi Tyolwana, Acting Dean of Students and Convocation executive member, Athenkosi Nyangiwe.

Some of the topics discussed included safety onboard taxis, programmes to help curb substance abuse, responsible drinking and taking personal responsibility for one’s choices.

The panel also engaged in a lively question and answer session with audience members.

Registrar Sello Mokoena encouraged students to “do what you think is right for you”.

“The decision that you take at your youth level has the potential to affect you throughout your life. So, if you take good decisions now you have paved a very good life for you going forward. But if you make mistakes … that has the potential to ruin your life.”

Written by Ilse Fredericks
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