She thanked the organisation for its consistent support of the institution.
The trust, which was established in terms of the will of the late Sir Abe Bailey, who was a mining magnate and politician in South Africa, has donated R1.3million to the institution over the past several years.
The Vice-Chancellor demonstrated her gratitude at a plaque unveiling ceremony on 25 May 2009, during which she also presented a certificate of appreciation to the Trust.
Prof Mazwi-Tanga said CPUT recognised the generous contribution made to the university and its parent institutions, the Cape and Peninsula Technikons. She said while all universities in South Africa were struggling to improve their throughput rate, support such as that from the Trust was assisting in aiding CPUT in its commitment to improve.
Prof Mazwi-Tanga said the contribution has, among other things, enabled CPUT to roll out programmes that assist students with the development of language and writing skills.
One of these programmes is the Writing Centre situated at both the Bellville and Cape Town campuses.
The Writing Centre provides academic literacy support to students, assisting them with the development of academic reading, writing, communication and language skills.
Prof Mazwi-Tanga said by assisting students in these vital areas, they can improve the throughput rate.
Trust Chairman Brian Robinson said the trust originally focused on leadership development, but over the years has expanded its areas of support.
Robinson said the partnership between the trust and CPUT may see more support in the future.
By Noloyiso Mchunu
Photo: Chairman of the Abe Bailey Trust, Brian Robinson accepts a certificate of appreciation for continued support to CPUT from Vice-chancellor Prof Vuyisa Mazwi-Tanga.
