INFORMATION BROCHURE – NURSING

QUALIFICATIONS (2024)

Roodepoort Campus Potchefstroom Campus

In this Information Brochure you will find information about UKWAZI SCHOOL OF NURSING (the SCHOOL); the
nursing qualifications for which we are registered; requirements for admission to these qualifications; admission
procedures; fees and charges; and various other matters.

We trust that it contains sufficient detail to answer all your queries. However, you are also free to contact us by
telephone or email for more information – please ensure that you use the correct contact information of the
campus of your choice.

We look forward to receiving you as a nursing student at our institution and trust that your time with us will be
memorable and happy. More so, we know that you will join us with high expectations about your future and trust
that we will be able to meet every one of those expectations – and more.

MANAGEMENT
UKWAZI SCHOOL OF NURSING

INTAKE DATES 2024

Higher Certificate in Nursing (1 year) (auxiliary nurse programme) – 16 January 2024

Diploma in Nursing (3 years) (general nurse programme) – 30 January 2024

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 JUNE 2023

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 Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996, as amended)
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
and supports and implements affirmative action.

1. 1 REG IS TERED N AM E & L EG AL S TA TU S 1. 4 M IS S ION S TA TEM EN T

UKWAZI SCHOOL OF NURSING (Proprietary) Limited

(2006/005683/07) is a private company registered in terms of UKWAZI SCHOOL OF NURSING is dedicated to developing
the Companies Act, 2008 (Act 71 of 2008, as amended). and providing education and training of the highest quality in
serving the needs of the South African community. UKWAZI
DIRECTORS SCHOOL OF NURSING is committed to excellence of service
A M Claassen (Chief Executive Officer) and the provision thereof with integrity and compassion.
K E Claassen
M C J van der Merwe 1. 5 F A CUL T Y ( A CA DEM I C) S TA FF

PRINCIPALS
All academic staff members are registered with the SOUTH
ROODEPOORT (MAIN) CAMPUS – Mrs Ria van der Merwe AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL and are academically qualified
for the nursing qualifications we offer.
POTCHEFSTROOM SUB-CAMPUS – Mrs Amanda Kent
The SCHOOL is provisionally registered with the Department ROODEPOORT CAMPUS
of Higher Education and Training as a private Higher M C J van der Merwe - Diploma in General Nursing and
Education Institution until 31 December 2024 under the Midwifery; BA Cur (Nursing Administration and Community
Higher Education Act, 1997 – Registration Certificate No Health); Diploma in Nursing Education
2018/HE07/002.
M D Tsuaeli – Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery; B
It is also accredited with the COUNCIL ON HIGHER Cur (Nursing Education and Administration); B A Cur (Hons)
EDUCATION and the SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL for
P C Williams – Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery;
the qualifications it offers as set out herein later.
Diploma in Nursing Education; BA (Cur)
A M Woolfenden - Diploma General Nursing and Midwifery
1. 2 L O C ATION AN D CON T AC T DET AIL S
H Naude – B Cur (Nursing Education & Nursing
The SCHOOL has a main campus and a sub-campus. Administration); M Cur (Nursing Science)

Prospective students are invited to visit us during the hours of M E Jeli – Diplomas in General Nursing and Midwifery;

8h00 to 16h00 on weekdays, but can also contact us Diploma in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science

telephonically or by email. N Hlongwane – Diploma General Nursing; Diploma in

Midwifery; Advance Diploma in Professional Nursing;
M AIN CAMPUS (R OO DEPOOR T, JO HA NNESBURG)
Diploma in Asthma Education (UK); B Cur (Nursing
UKWAZI SCHOOL OF NURSING is situated at Meersig 1, c/o Education & Administration)
Upper Lake Lane and Constantia Boulevard, Constantia Kloof, T D Tshabalala – Diploma General Nursing; Diploma in
Roodepoort, Johannesburg. Midwifery
Postal Address: P O Box 3177, Wilro Park 1724 M M Bopape – Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health
Telephone: 011-760-3098 Assessment Treatment & Care; BA Cur (Nursing
E-mail: nea@ukwazi.co.za Administration & Community Nursing); Diploma in Nursing
Education
PO T CHEFST ROOM SUB - CAMPUS
M Manning – Diploma in General, Psychiatric and
The sub-campus of UKWAZI SCHOOL OF NURSING in Community Nursing and Midwifery; B Cur (Nursing
POTCHEFSTROOM (NORTH WEST PROVINCE) is centrally Education and Administration); M Cur (Nursing Education)
situated at 1st Floor, Standard Bank Building, c/o Walter Sisulu
M S Mosito – Diploma in General, Psychiatric and
& Retief St, Potchefstroom.
Community Nursing and Midwifery; Diploma in Nursing
Postal Address: P O Box 343, Potchefstroom 2520
Administration; Diploma in Nursing Education
Telephone: 018-297-6532
E-mail: betsie@ukwazi.co.za S S Photolo – Diploma in General Nursing; Diploma in
Midwifery; Diploma in Community Nursing Science; B Cur
1. 3 S T A TEM ENT ON N ON - DIS CRIM I NA TION (Administration, Management and Nursing Education)
E P Mbele – Diploma in General Nursing; Diploma in
The School does not unfairly discriminate on the basis of race as
Midwifery; Diploma in Community Nursing Science;
contemplated in section 29(3)(a) of the Constitution of the

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 Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science 2. 4 L A NG UAG E AN D M O DE O F INS TRUC TION
POTCHEFSTROOM SUB-CAMPUS
The language of instruction and assessment ( examination) is
A Kent – Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery;
English only.
Diploma Community Health Care; BA Cur (Nursing
Administration and Education)
The mode of instruction is contact (typically in a classroom
A van Tonder - Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery; setting) setting) or else in the clinical setting (hospital/clinics
Diploma in Nursing Education; Diploma in Community /old age home) under supervision of a registered nurse and
Health; Certificate in Primary Health Care under guidance of the School’s clinical facilitators. Students
J W J Van Vuuren – B Cur; Diploma in Nursing Education; are also exposed to some blended (mixed) learning
Diploma in Nursing Administration modalities.

E Steenkamp – Diploma General Nursing and Midwifery;

Diploma in Nursing Education; BA Cur; M Cur 2. 5 C AREE R P A T H / AR TICUL A TION

MPJ Mofoloe – Diploma General Nursing Science; B A Cur

The Higher Certificate in Nursing leading to registration with
(Nursing Education & Nursing Administration)
the South African Nursing Council as an auxiliary nurse and
JSA Oosthuizen – Diplomas in General Nursing, Midwifery, the Diploma in Nursing leading to registration as a General
Occupational Health, Community Health; B Cur (Nursing Nurse open the door to a career in nursing. These
Education and Administration) qualifications (coupled with registration with the South
J Barnard – B Cur; Diploma in Health Science Education African Nursing Council) create employment opportunities in
G M Fortuin - Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery themselves, but are also the first step towards further
education and training in nursing. Typically a student can
F Swarts - Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery
pursue the following path of training (vertical articulation):

2 QUALIFICATIONS • Higher Certificate in Nursing

• Diploma in Nursing Nurse
• Advance Diploma in Midwifery
2. 1 QU AL IFI C ATIO NS OF FERED
• Degree in Nursing
• Post-graduate Diplomas (specialisations) (e.g.
MAIN CAMPUS (ROODEPOORT)
Psychiatry; Community Nursing; etc).
• Higher Certificate in Nursing (Auxiliary Nurse)
2.6 H IG HER CERTI FI CA TE IN NURS ING
• Diploma in Nursing (General Nurse)

POTCHEFSTROOM SUB-CAMPUS The HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN NURSING is a 1 year-

programme.
• Higher Certificate in Nursing (Auxiliary Nurse)
The rationale for the qualification is to equip a nursing
• Diploma in Nursing (General Nurse)
practitioner with the knowledge and skills to provide basic
nursing care as an auxiliary nurse independently in a variety
2. 2 A C CRE DIT A TION S TA TU S O F of health care settings within legal and ethical parameters.
QU AL IFI C ATIO NS
THEORETICAL COMPONENT

The SCHOOL is accredited by the COUNCIL ON HIGHER i. Basic anatomy, physiology, biophysics,
EDUCATION for both the HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN NURSING pharmacology and microbiology as applied in the
(Auxiliary Nurse) as well as the DIPLOMA IN NURSING provision of nursing care
(General Nurse). It is also accredited by the SOUTH
ii. Effective Communication in a nursing context
AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL for these programmes.
iii. Implementation of Basic Nursing Care

2. 3 D U RA TION OF QU AL I FIC A TIONS iv. The implementation of basic nursing interventions

to people of diverse backgrounds
The HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN NURSING extends over 1
v. Maintaining professionalism in nursing practice
academic year and the DIPLOMA IN NURSING over 3
within the ethical and legal framework
academic years.
vi. Participating in addressing the needs of individuals

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 and groups in a community 2. 8 AS S ES S M EN T, A CA DEM I C CREDI T
A C CUM UL ATI ON, P R OG RES S ION AND
PR ACTI CAL COMPONEN T
QU AL IFI C ATIO N
A minimum of 720 hours of Work-Integrated Learning is
prescribed which is compulsory. All students are registered as learner nurses with the SOUTH
AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL.
Work-Integrated Learning takes place at the SCHOOL in our
simulation laboratories (approx. 20%) and in the clinical
ASSESSMENT
setting (hospitals, primary health care clinics, old age
homes)(approx. 80%). The student’s academic progress is formatively assessed
throughout the programme in a continuous process (tests;
2. 7 D IP L OM A IN NU RS ING assignments; OSCEs; etc) and students need to obtain a
minimum year mark for admission to the final examinations

The Diploma in Nursing is a 3 year programme. The (summative assessment) set for an academic year of study.
rationale for the qualification is to equip a nursing
Summative assessments consisting of written examinations
practitioner with the knowledge and skills to practice as a
and practical examinations take place at the end of the
generalist nurse who will be able to meet the service
academic year of study and qualifying students are afforded
delivery needs of the country.
the opportunity of a supplementary examination(s). Written
T HEORE TI CAL CO MPONEN T examinations are taken at the SCHOOL and practical
examination(s) typically takes place in the clinical setting
i. The provision of nursing care throughout the
(hospital).
lifespan in various healthcare settings
ii. The rendering of nursing care within a legal and ACADEMIC CREDIT ACCUMALATION
ethical framework
Students obtain academic credits for each module of a
iii. The application of knowledge of natural and
programme successfully completed. At the end of each
biological sciences in the practice of nursing
programme a student is issued with an ACADEMIC RECORD
iv. The application of knowledge of psycho-social reflecting all modules completed and the aggregate of
sciences in the practice of nursing academic credits awarded to the student in regard thereto.
v. Pharmacology in nursing practice
Students who terminate their studies prior to completion of
vi. Healthcare information systems for nursing a programme or who wish to relocate their studies to
practice another educational institution are entitled to the issue of
vii. The Management of a healthcare unit by an ACADEMIC RECORD reflecting the modules of the
implementing the management process programme successfully completed and the academic
credits awarded by the SCHOOL in regard thereto. No
viii. The provision of reproductive health care to
academic credits are awarded for a module of study not
promote and maintain optimum health of
successfully completed by a student.
individuals and families

PROGRESSION
PRACTICAL COMPONENT

An aggregate of 1970 (one thousand nine hundred and As a general rule students admitted to a learning programme
seventy) hours of Work-Integrated Learning spread over the of 2 year or longer duration are not allowed to enrol in the
3 year duration of the programme is prescribed. next academic year of the programme unless and until
having passed all modules of the current year; having passed
Work-Integrated Learning takes place at the SCHOOL in our the practical examinations for the year of study and having
simulation laboratories (approx. 20%) and in the clinical completed the full complement of practical training hours
setting (hospitals, primary health care clinics, old age (Work-Integrated Learning) for that year. There are
homes) (approximately 80%). exceptions to this rule which are set out in the SCHOOL’s
POLICY ON ACADEMIC PROGRESSION obtainable from the
SCHOOL.

QUALIFICATION / CERTIFICATION

A student at the SCHOOL is entitled to receive a

qualification certificate once having successfully completed

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 all outcomes of the said qualification.
• National Senior Certificate pass certified by
It is the policy of UKWAZI SCHOOL OF NURSING that no
UMALUSI and endorsed with admission to
student shall be denied certification for awards achieved
higher education (higher certificate, diploma
and no student shall be certified as having achieved such
or degree)
award without being entitled thereto.

UKWAZI SCHOOL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• 40% or more (NSC Level 3) in English as
The certificate / statement of credit is the formal proof that Home Language or First Additional
a student has been awarded the qualification or credits of Language (English being the language of
the particular modules / exit level outcomes of a learning and teaching (LOLT) at Ukwazi

UKWAZI SCHOOL ENTRY

programme.. School of Nursing)

REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications / modules are awarded in accordance with • 50% or more (NSC Level 4) in Life Sciences /
the following mark scale Biology which is learning assumed to be in

Pass = 50% or more place

• A score of at least 16 points on the scoring
Distinction = 75% or more in either theory or practica
scale set out below as achieved in the
Honours = 75% or more in both theory and practica. National Senior Certificate (thus APS ≥ 16) in
the applicant’s best 6 (six) subjects
For an award to be made with distinction or with honours,
(excluding Life Orientation)
the recipient shall have obtained a mark of 75% or more in
each academic year of the programme. • Written proof from an acceptable
medical/health source that the candidate
No student shall be awarded a qualification certificate or has been vaccinated against Hepatitis “B”
statement of credits achieved or be issued with a transcript
• Declaration of good health by candidate
of academic training (ACADEMIC RECORD) unless all tuition
fees and /or other charges owing to the School have been
• D IPL O MA IN NUR SING
paid in full.

Upon completion of qualifications, students sit for

• A National Senior Certificate certified by
STATUTORY ENTRY

admission examinations to the profession which are set by UMALUSI with an achievement rating of 3
REQUIREMENT

the SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL upon successful (50 – 59%) or better in 4 NSC 20-credit
conclusion whereof they are entitled to be registered in the subjects
appropriate register for the particular category of nurse.
• with admission to diploma or bachelor
degree endorsement
3 ADMISSION CRITERIA
• A National Senior Certificate pass certified by
3. 1 H OL DERS OF THE N ATIO NAL S ENI OR UMALUSI endorsed with diploma or bachelor
degree study endorsement
C ERTI FI CA TE
• 40% or more (NSC Level 3) in English as
Students with a NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE endorsed
Home Language or First Additional
with higher certificate studies wishing to apply for admission
Language (English being the language of
to any of the SCHOOL’s nursing programmes need to meet
learning and teaching (LOLT) at Ukwazi
UKWAZI SCHOOL ENTRY

the statutory and SCHOOL requirements for admission as set

School of Nursing)
out below to become eligible for selection.
REQUIREMENTS

• 50% or more (NSC Level 5) in Life Sciences /

• HIGHER C ER T IF IC A T E IN NUR SING Biology which is learning assumed to be in
( Au xili ary Nu rse ) place
• A score of at least 19 points on the APS
scoring scale set out above as achieved in
grade 12 summative assessment event (thus
National Senior Certificate pass certified by APS ≥ 19)
STATUTORY ENTRY

UMALUSI with admission to higher certificate,

• Written proof from an acceptable
diploma or bachelor degree endorsement and
REQUIREMENT

medical/health source that the candidate

with a minimum of 30% in the language of
has been vaccinated against Hepatitis “B”
learning and teaching of the higher education
institution • Declaration of good health by candidate

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3. 2 C AL CU L ATION OF A DM IS S ION P OIN TS • Such recognition takes place within the context of the
S CORE ( AP S ) National Qualifications Framework (NQF), the National
Policy for the Implementation of the Recognition of
As stated above, a candidate should have a particular Prior Learning (SQAQ 3/2013 as Amended in March
ADMISSION POINTS SCORE (APS) for the qualification 2019), the Recognition of Prior Learning Coordination

concerned. Policy (DHET 2/2016), the Council on Higher

Education’s Policies on the Recognition of Prior
LIFE ORIENTATION IS EXCLUDED FOR PURPOSES OF
Learning, Credit Accumulation and Transfer, and
CALCULATING AN APPLICANT’S APS SCORE.
Assessment (CHE 8/2016 as amended 2021) and
The following values are allocated to the percentages various other statutory and regulatory prescripts
obtained in the National Senior Certificate subjects of the detailed below.
candidate and must be used to calculate the applicant’s APS:
• The School subscribes to the attainment through RPL
and CAT of the objectives of the National Qualifications
Framework Act, Act 67 of 2008 by basing this policy on
NSC LEVELS UKWAZI SCHOOL POINTS
the principles of equity, access, inclusivity and redress
of past unfair discrimination in regard to education
Language or First Additional
Points for English (Home

Points for other subjects

Points for Mathematics

Points for Life Sciences

opportunities and on the mobility of learner

achievement.
Language*)
Percentage
Level

• Applicants who do not meet the SCHOOL’s formal

admission requirements as set out above, but who wish
to apply for admission on the ground of the
recognition of prior learning are advised to contact the
SCHOOL for more information – a copy of the
SCHOOL’s Policy and Procedure: Recognition of Prior
8 90-100% 15 15 15 8
Learning and Credit Accumulation and Transfer is
7 80-89% 13 13 13 7
available on request.
6 70-79% 11 11 11 6
5 60-69% 9 9 9 5 3. 5 AP P I C ANTS WIT H P H YS IC AL DIS ABIL I TIES
4 50-59% 7 7 7 4
A high degree of physical capabilities is required from
3 40-49% 5 5 5 3 students wishing to enrol into the SCHOOL’s nursing
2 30-39% 3 3 3 2 programmes. For this reason the SCHOOL can unfortunately
1 20-29% 1 1 1 1 not consider applicants with any physical constraints.

< 20% 0 0 0 0 Applicants who wish to apply and are in doubt in this regard
are invited to discuss their situation telephonically with the
Principal or can address the SCHOOL in writing.
3. 3 H OL DERS OF OT HER QU AL IFI CA TIONS The SCHOOL may request the production of a medical
certificate relating to the applicant’s condition.
Applicants who hold a qualification other than the National The SHOOL’s decision in this regard shall be final and binding
Senior Certificate e.g. the old Senior Certificate (before on all parties concerned.
2008); a NC (V) or a foreign qualification evaluated by SAQA
should contact the SCHOOL for the calculation of their APS.
4 SELECTION PROCESS
3. 4 RE COG NI TION OF P RI OR L EARN ING
4. 1 G ENER AL
• The School recognises that knowledge and skills can be
acquired from a wide range of formal, non-formal and The SCHOOL, in line with its vision and mission, aims at
informal learning experiences. The School therefore admitting candidates to its learning programmes who best
encourages the Recognition of Prior Learning and meet its admission requirements.
Credit Accumulation and Transfer as a means of
providing entry to its programmes or credit within its All candidates applying for admission to the SCHOOL’s

learning programmes alternatively as a means of nursing learning programmes are entered into a selection

transferring credits obtained in its programmes. process.

The selection of applicants is competitive and based on the

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Admission Points Scores (see above) and the additional a selection interview. Such applicants must submit to an
criteria set out below. INTERVIEW conducted by a SELECTION INTERVIEW
PANEL of the SCHOOL who shall finally decide whether
THE SCHOOL SHALL GIVE PREFERENCE TO ITS OWN
to offer admission to an applicant in respect of any
STUDENTS IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.
learning programme.
All Applicants are liable to the SCHOOL for payment of an
ii. It shall be in the absolute discretion of the SELECTION
APPLICATION FEE (currently R1000-00) (which is non-
INTERVIEW PANEL to grant or refuse admission to an
refundable) and which is included in the DEPOSIT of R3000-
applicant.
00 (see below).
iii. The decision of the SELECTION INTERVIEW PANEL in this
4. 2 S EL EC TION P RO CES S regard shall be final and binding on all parties concerned
and the SCHOOL (it is the prerogative of the SCHOOL
The selection process involves the following: whom to admit to its learning programmes as provided
i. The SCHOOL is limited in the number of students that it for in section 37 of the Higher Education Act, 1997).

can admit annually to its nursing learning programmes

and is also limited in the number of students per intake 4. 5 N ATI ONAL BENC HM AR K TES TS
for a particular learning programme - determined and
regulated by the SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL. Applicants are currently not required to write the National
Benchmark Tests for ACADEMIC LITERACY & QUANTATIVE
ii. The SCHOOL determines the minimum requirements for
LITERACY (AQL), but the SCHOOL may in future introduce
admission to its learning programmes as well as the
such requirement. Applicants will be informed in good time
minimum admission points score (APS) as seen above.
thereof.
iii. Admission is offered to the best applicants who have met
or exceeded the said minimum achievement levels. 4. 6 C H ANG ES TO S EL EC TION CRI TERIA

iv. Where there is competition for places in any particular

The SCHOOL is entitled to change its selection criteria at any
programme – that is, where the number of qualified
given time.
candidates exceeds the number of available places –
selection will take place on the basis of the
4. 5 W HEN IN T AKES FUL L
SCHOOL’s policy on redress, equity and quality in
education:
An applicant who is not selected for a particular intake of a
• admission will firstly be offered to those
learning programme as a result of the intake being fully
applicants who have the highest score
subscribed and who satisfies the SCHOOL’s admission
according to the SCHOOL’s APS as set out
criteria, shall automatically be entered onto a waiting list for
above
the next intake of students for that programme.
• admission to the SCHOOL’s nursing
programmes will SECONDLY BE OFFERED TO
APPLICANTS HAVING UNDERGONE
5 ADMISSION PROCEDURES
PREVIOUS TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN A
HEALTH CARE PROGRAMME AT THE SCHOOL 5. 1 G ENER AL

• thereafter where there is equality of APS i. Prospective students wishing to study at UKWAZI
between applicants for the remaining places SCHOOL OF NURSING must SUBMIT THEIR
in the programme, preference will be given to APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION PRIOR TO THE
admitting students from the previously CLOSING DATE for a particular intake of students
disadvantaged community.
ii. The onus is on the prospective student to ascertain the
closing dates for applications. Late applications will
4. 3 P S Y C HOM E TRI C TES TING
automatically stand over for consideration for the next
intake of students to the particular learning programme.
All applicants shall be required to take a psychometric
test(s) arranged by or on behalf of the SCHOOL prior to the iii. A prospective student wishing to apply for admission
selection interview referred to below. must

4. 4 S EL EC TION INTERV IE W • Ensure that he / she complies with the admission

criteria (see above) prescribed for the learning
i. The SCHOOL shall determine a short-list of applicants for

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 programme for which he/she is applying date and venue for the conduct of the interview.

• Submit all required supporting documents with

the application form 5. 3 IN TA KE DA TES F OR 202 3

• Pay the prescribed DEPOSIT OF R3000-00 into the The SCHOOL (and all other nursing education institutions) is
banking account of the School and submit written only allowed 1 intake per year for each of its nursing learning
proof of payment with the APPLICATION FORM. programme in line with the accreditation stipulations of the
SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL.
iv. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED:
Intake dates for 2024 are as follows:
• An APPLICATION FORM (attached hereto or
obtainable from Administration) prior to the i. HIG HER CER TIFI CA TE IN NURSING : 16
closing date (see below) J ANU ARY 2024

• 2 certified copies of the applicant’s IDENTITY ii. DIPLOMA IN NURSING: 30 J ANU ARY
DOCUMENT 2024

• 2 certified copy of the applicant’s NATIONAL

SENIOR CERTIFICATE or other school leaving 6 APPLICATION FORM
certificate
i. All applicants must submit the prescribed APPLICATION
• An original ACADEMIC RECORD and certificate of
FORM which is sent with this Information Guide.
conduct form a previous higher education
Applicants can request Administration for the
institution where a student transfers to the School
APPLICATION form where such has not been received.
from another higher education institution
ii. The APPLICATION FORM is an important document and
• 2 certified copies of a MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
Applicants should acquaint themselves fully with the
(for married applicants)
contents thereof – any uncertainty should be cleared
• Where a prospective student is enrolled/ with the SCHOOL.
registered with the South African Nursing Council
iii. The Application should be completed fully and signed
at the time of submission of the application,
where indicated.
written proof of such registration
iv. Applications can be delivered to the campus of the
• WRITTEN PROOF OF PAYMENT OF THE DEPOSIT
SCHOOL to which application is made or send by fax or
OF R3000-00
by email as follows:
v. The APPLICATION FORM and supporting documents
ROODEPOORT CAMPUS
can be handed in at the School during office hours or
can be sent by email (see contact details for the EMAIL nea@ukwazi.co.za
campuses below).
POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS
vi. All applications for admission is subject to selection
EMAIL betsie@ukwazi.co.za
criteria in terms of the School’s Policy and Procedure on
Student Entry, Guidance and Support (see further v. A DEPOSIT IS PAYABLE (CURRENTLY R3 000-00) and
above). proof of such payment must be sent together with the
Application. Applications will not be considered for the
5. 2 C L OS ING DA TE FOR 202 4 IN TA KES selection process without payment having been made.

i. The closing date for the 2024 intakes for the HIGHER vi. An APPLICATION FEE of R1000-00 (see 4.1 above) is
CERTIFICATE IN NURSING and the DIPLOMA IN deducted from the DEPOSIT and the balance of R2000-
NURSING is 30 JUNE 2023 (which the SCHOOL may 00 is applied towards Tuition Fees or refunded in the
extend) whereafter the SCHOOL shall commence with case of unsuccessful candidates. In addition, bank
the selection process of applicants as set out above. charges shall be deducted from any refunds.

ii. The SCHOOL shall advise applicants timeously of the

dates and venues in respect of psychometric tests.

iii. Applicants selected to be interviewed by the SELECTION

INTERVIEW PANEL shall be advised in good time of the

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 you are applying).
7 REGISTRATION

7. 1 S TU DEN T CON TRA C T 8. 2 T UITI ON FEES

8.2.1 HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN NURSING (AUXILIARY)

All students shall upon being admitted execute a contract
with THE SCHOOL on the prescribed terms and conditions i. Tuition Fees for the 2024 academic year will be R71 500-
and in the prescribed format which contract shall form the 00 (SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED RAND).
basis of the relationship between the student and the ii. R2000-00 of the DEPOSIT (i.e. R3000 less R1000 for the
School and in terms of which the student undertakes to APPLICATION FEE) is deducted from the amount of
abide by the policies and procedures of the School. A copy R71 500-00.
of the standard contract is available on request.
iii. Please note that all tuition fees and other charges
payable are subject to change without notification –
7. 2 A C KNOWL E DG EM EN T O F DE BT
applicants will be liable for the fees and charges
prevailing at the date of registration irrespective of the
No student shall be allowed to commence with lectures date of their application for admission.
unless he/she shall have paid the full tuition fees for the
learning programme / 1st year of the programme into which 8.2.2 DIPLOMA IN NURSING
enrolment is sought. The School shall however, in its entire i. Tuition Fees for the 1st academic year of the DIPLOMA
discretion, be entitled to allow a student to pay off a IN NURSING in 2024 will be R71 500-00 (SEVENTY ONE
portion of the tuition fees in monthly instalments or THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED RAND).
otherwise, in which event the student or person responsible
ii. R2000-00 of the DEPOSIT (i.e. R3000 less R1000 for the
for payment of the tuition fees shall execute a written
APPLICATION FEE) is deducted from the amount of
acknowledgement of debt in favour of THE SCHOOL in the
R66 000-00.
prescribed format (if so required).
iii. Tuition fees will increase between 5-10% per year for
each of the 2nd and 3rd year of the qualification – students
8 TUITION FEES & BANK ACCOUNTS will be advised of the exact figure during their then
current year of the programme.
8. 1 D EP OS IT
8. 3 P A YM EN T O F TUITIO N FEES
i. As stated above (see 6(v)) a DEPOSIT of R3000-00 is
payable - do not send cash, but kindly deposit your 8.3.1 HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN NURSING (Auxiliary)
payment into our bank account the details whereof are:
Payment of fees is to be made as follows:
ROODEPOORT CAMPUS i. An amount of R2000-00 being the DEPOSIT of
R3000-00 (from which R1000-00 for the
UKWAZI SCHOOL OF NURSING
APPICATION FEE is deducted) (see above)
First National Bank
ii. an amount of R23 500-00 before 31 AUGUST 2023
Clearwater Mall
iii. an amount of R40 000-00 before 30 SEPTEMBER
Account number 62030 583 133
2023
Branch Code 251-141
iv. The balance of R6 000-00 in cash on
POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS commencement of classes in 2024, alternatively, in
8 monthly instalments of R750-00, the first whereof
UKWAZI SCHOOL OF NURSING
is payable on or before 31 JANUARY 2024 and all
First National Bank subsequent payments on or before the last day of
Clearwater Mall each succeeding month.

Account number 62073 434 608 8.3.2 DIPLOMA IN NURSING

Branch Code 251-141
Payment of fees is to be made as follows:
ii. Thereafter, kindly email your deposit slip together with i. FIRST YEAR OF QUALIFICATION
your APPLICATION FORM to nea@ukwazi.co.za
(ROODEPOORT) or to betsie@ukwazi.co.za • An amount of R2000-00 being the DEPOSIT
(POTCHEFSTROOM) (depending on the campus to which of R3000-00 (from which R1000-00 for the

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 APPICATION FEE is deducted) (see above) deducted from all refunds.

• an amount of R23 500-00 before 31 AUGUST iv. If a student is expelled from UKWAZI SCHOOL OF
2023 NURSING for any reason whatsoever after programme
commencement, there shall be no refund of tuition fees.
• an amount of R20 000-00 before 30
v. Applications for refunds must be in writing, addressed to
SEPTEMBER 2023
the Principal. Any refunds payable will be made within 2
• an amount of R20 000-00 before 31 OCTOBER weeks of receiving the written refund application.
2023
8. 5 S TU DEN T FIN AN CI AL AI D
• The balance of R6 000-00 in cash on
commencement of classes in 2024, alternatively,
Students are to finance their studies at UKWAZI SCHOOL OF
in 8 monthly instalments of R759-00, the first
NURSING from own resources as there is currently no
whereof is payable on or before 28 JANUARY
financial aid available to students. The SCHOOL is not
2024 and all subsequent payments on or before
subsidised by Government and NSFAS is not available as the
the last day of each succeeding month.
School is a private college.
ii. SECOND AND THIRD YEAR OF QUALIFICATION

Payment of 2nd year and 3rd year TUITION FEES is

9 INCLUDED IN TUITION FEES
to be made as follows (students are urged to plan
their financial affairs accordingly as the School THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE INCLUDED IN TUTION FEES:
shall suspend students who do not keep to the
payment schedule): 9. 1 IN DEM NIT Y

The School arranges personal indemnity cover on behalf of

• R20 000-00 on or before 31 December 2023
students in respect of periods of training in clinical facilities
• R21 500-00 on or before 31 January 2024
(e.g. hospitals; clinics; old age homes; etc).
• the balance in 8 equal monthly instalments
the first whereof is payable on or before the 9. 2 T UNIC T OP S
last day of February of the particular
Two (2) tunic tops in the 1st year of study (embroidered with
academic year and all subsequent monthly
the School’s logo) are to be worn whilst undergoing practical
instalments on or before the last day of
training in clinical facilities.
each succeeding month

8.3.3 GENERAL 9. 3 I DENTI TY T AG S

i. No applicant who shall not have made full payment in Each student will receive an identity tag with the student’s
terms of the aforesaid payment requirements shall be to name which must be worn on campus and during practical
commence with lectures in the particular academic year. training pinned to the tunic top.
i. The SCHOOL shall in terms of its rules and regulations,
terminate the contract of a student, once registered, who 9. 4 REG IS TRA TION FEES
persistently fails to keep to any payment arrangement Students are registered as students with the SOUTH AFRICAN
and, in such event, all payments made, shall be forfeited. NURSING COUNCIL and the School makes payment of the
prescribed registration fees on their behalf.
8. 4 C AN CEL L ATIO N / WI T HDR AW AL

i. If a student cancels his/her application before the 10 ADDITIONAL COSTS

programme commencement date (start of lectures), all
fees with the exception of the APPLICATION FEES and STUDENTS ARE LIABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL
charges referred to below, will be refunded. COSTS / CHARGES WHICH ARE NOT INCLUDED IN TUITION
ii. If a student withdraws from a programme after the FEES:
commencement date, the student shall be liable for the
full programme fee unless the SCHOOL shall in its 10 .1 P RES CRIBED TEX T BO OKS
absolute discretion on compassionate grounds decide
otherwise. The determination of the amount of any Students must obtain a list of textbooks prescribed for the
refund shall also be in the discretion of the SCHOOL. particular qualification from the SCHOOL.

iii. Bank charges and administration charges will be Textbooks are available from the publishers / academic

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bookstores and students are expected to acquire them prior for these examinations.
to the commencement of lectures. Van Schaik bookstore
All students will be required to attend a COMPULSORY
has a representative at the Roodepoort campus on
examination block of approximately 2 weeks at the SCHOOL
commencement of lectures with whom orders for textbooks
in preparation for the BOARD EXAMINATIONS. Students ARE
may be placed.
LIABLE TO THE SCHOOL FOR THE COST OF SUCH
EXAMINATION BLOCK in such amount as shall be
10 .2 NU RS ES W A TC H
determined by the School from time to time.
Students must be in possession of a nurse’s watch with per
hour and per second-hand indicators – a digital watch is not 11 CLINICAL TRAINING ITEMS
acceptable.
Students must be in possession of the following items which
Students cannot undergo Work-Integrated learning in the
are required for clinical training:
clinical setting (hospitals, etc) without being in possession of
such a watch. • an aneroid sphygmomanometer (blood pressure
measuring instrument) – a digital baumanometer is
not acceptable
10 .3 A C CES S ORIES TO U NIFOM S
• a stethoscope, and
Skirts / trousers and shoes worn with the prescribed tunic • nursing scissors
tops are for the student’s account but should comply with
These can be bought online or at pharmacies like Dischem,
the School’s prescribed standards (please enquire).
Clicks, etc – shop around as prices might differ.

10 .4 L AP TOP S / T ABL ETS

12 WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING
It is highly recommended that students should be in
i. Clinical (practical) training forms an integral part of both
possession of a laptop / tablet – students are required to
the HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN NURSING and the DIPLOMA
bring these to class with them. The School places increasing
IN NURSING. Such training takes place in accredited
focus on incorporating online resources into its learning and
clinical institutions such as hospitals, primary healthcare
teaching methodology for which a laptop / tablet is essential.
clinics & old age homes.
Students will have free internet access for learning purposes
whilst on campus. ii. The Roodepoort (Johannesburg) campus uses hospitals /
institutions located in Sebokeng (Vanderbijl Park),
Benoni, Lenasia, Roodepoort, etc. The Potchefstroom
10 .5 H EP A TITIS “ B” INJEC TIONS
campus uses local hospitals / institutions as well as
All students (except those excused on medical grounds institutions in neighbouring towns (e.g. Klerksdorp,
confirmed by a medical certificate) must have 3 hepatitis “B” Ventersdorp, etc).
injections.
iii. The SCHOOL decides at which of these institutions a
Students must make their own arrangements to be student shall do his / her practical training. WHILST
vaccinated and will be required to submit a medical EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ACCOMMODATE STUDENTS,
certificate to the SCHOOL in evidence failing which they will THE DECISION OF THE SCHOOL IN THIS REGARD IS
not be allowed to undergo practical training. FINAL AND BINDING ON STUDENTS.
iv. Students must therefore make their own arrangements in
10 .6 EX A M INA TION FEES - S AN C
respect of accommodation and transport to be able to
do their clinical training at the institutions(s) to which
All students after having successfully completed their studies
they are allocated. The SCHOOL endeavours to assist
at the SCHOOL must take the BOARD (ADMISSION TO
students in these arrangements as far as practicable.
PRACTICE) EXAMINATIONS set by the SOUTH AFRICAN
NURSING COUNCIL. v. THE COST OF ACCOMMODATION, TRANSPORT AND
LIVING EXPENSES IN THIS REGARD IS FOR THE
Successful completion of the BOARD EXAMINATIONS allows
ACCOUNT OF THE STUDENT.
students to practise in the category of nurse for which they
trained at the SCHOOL viz. auxiliary nurse or general nurse.
13 TRANSPORT COSTS
EXAMINATION FEES are payable to the COUNCIL in this
regard and are for the account of students (in amount then Students should make allowance for the cost of transport to
currently as determined by COUNCIL). Students are required and from the SCHOOL during theoretical instruction as well
to pay these EXAMINATION FEES to the SCHOOL on demand as to and from the clinical facility at which they are placed for
which will pay the same to COUNCIL when entering students

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 practical training (Work-Integrated Learning) – see above. • The tutor/facilitator evaluates each student’s
academic progression critically and is tasked with

14 ACCOMMODATION identifying at risk; inactive and under-performing

students and individual problem areas at an early
stage.
The SCHOOL does not offer accommodation, but prospective
students can contact the SCHOOL as private accommodation • Remedial measures are taken when and where
is available. indicated.

POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS 15 .2 S KIL L S EN H ANCE M ENT P R OG RAM M E

The following is a list of private accommodation available in
Potchefstroom. PLEASE NOTE that we are not associated The success of its students in their studies is of prime
with these individuals in any way and that we cannot take importance to the School. Students need support for a
responsibility for arrangements made by students in this successful transition to post-school and higher education.
regard: The School appreciates that students are unlikely to make
Mr Pieter Cloete 082 707 0300 that transition successfully without support and training in
study and reading skills. The SCHOOL therefore follows a
Mrs Omar 072 361 1177
skills enhancement programme for all students enrolled.
Mrs McKinnanon 018 294 3434
The Skills Enhancement Programme forms part of the
Mr Ntsimane 078 878 1018
induction phase of students at the start of training and
Mr Robertson 082 971 5633
includes training in study and reading skills.

15 STUDENT SUPPORT
15 .3 H EAL T H CARE S UP P ORT

It is the policy of the SCHOOL to support its students in

The School regards the health and well-being of its students
various manners during their entire learning experience as
as an important aspect of its activities and has put in place a
student at the SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL has as goal a high
support policy and procedures to enable students to access
standard of education; the timely identification of
healthcare services as and when needed whilst enrolled as a
misunderstanding; identifying students’ perceptions of
student at the School.
learning context and content; encouraging student
development and implementing remedial actions for under- It is the policy of the School that any student requiring
performing; inactive and at risk-students. The SCHOOL’s medical attention whilst enrolled as a student at the School
policy and procedures are set out in its POLICY ON STUDENT shall receive quality health care attention at the earliest
ENTRY, GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT which is available on possible opportunity.
request.
The School shall provide basic first aid treatment to students
to ensure that they receive prompt first aid treatment in case
15 .1 A C A DEM IC S U P P ORT of injury or emergency as set out in the General Safety
Regulations promulgated in terms of the Occupational
In realising its goals on student support, THE SCHOOL Health and Safety Act, 1993.
employs the following assistance and processes:
Minor injuries and ailments - the student is referred to the
• Students are provided with learning material appointed first-aider on duty at the campus. The first aid
guiding the individual student towards achieving boxes kept by each campus contain supplies for the
the outcomes of the learning programme. treatment of such conditions.
• The learning material provides the student with The SCHOOL shall refer any student where the condition /
organisational information and enables the injury of a student is more serious for private medical care as
student to adapt an approach that is objective, instructed by the student / family or else to the nearest
systematic and goal directed. public health institution. The SCHOOL shall arrange
• A student guide (Student Orientation Guide) and appropriate transport and a staff member shall accompany
the Academic Rules and Regulations of the School the student.
are included in the learning material of a learning
programme to guide the student towards proper 15 .4 P S Y C HOL OG I C AL S UP P ORT
planning of studies.
The School supports the mental well-being of its students

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 and has developed a support system for students in this party against THE SCHOOL in this regard.
regard which is based on a referral system where expert
counselling is indicated. The SCHOOL maintains an open 16 .2 C L AS S RO OM CON DUC T
door policy in supporting students psychologically. • THE SCHOOL expects and requires the highest degree
of attention and concentration from students at all
15 .5 M IS CEL L ANEOU S times.
• No disruptions will be tolerated.
The School also offers support to students in respect of the
• Cellular phones and all other electronic devices are to
following:
be switched off and remain switched off during
• injuries, illnesses, fits or other conditions sustained lectures and practical classes.
or contracted by a student whilst a undergoing • Worksheets and homework are to be handed in
practical training in the clinical setting timeously.

• exposure to HIV and / or Hepatitis B when a • Students are to respect lecturing and administrative
student may come into contact with blood and staff as well as of their peers. No disruptive behaviour
other body fluids – e.g. through needle prick will be tolerated. Repeated transgressions may result
injures in the clinical setting. in disciplinary proceedings being taken against the
student concerned.
• in-house health care counselling e.g. in respect of
issues such as reproductive health (contraception, • Students are responsible for all equipment, utensils,
sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy etc); furniture and material. Loss or breakage will be

drug and alcohol abuse; general health issues. charged to the student causing such loss or breakage.
• Textbooks and other learning material issued to
• pastoral support through external referral.
students are the responsibility of the student and will
only be replaced at the cost of the student.
16 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
• Classrooms / simulation laboratories are to be left
clean and tidy at conclusion of lectures –
Students are to be neatly dressed at all times.
students are required to tidy up after classes.

16 .1 G ENER AL 16 .3 C O DE OF CON DUC T WHIL S T IN

• Smoking is not allowed. P R AC TI CAL TR AINING

• Littering is not tolerated. Waste paper and any Students are expected at all times to behave professionally in
other rubbish are to be disposed of in dustbins any practical / workplace area whilst undergoing Work-
provided. Integrated Learning (practical training). S/he will be seen as
• No firearm is allowed onto the premises of THE part of the institution and the following will be expected of
SCHOOL. him/her:
• THE SCHOOL does not undertake to place any • Punctuality at all times
student in any work or employment nor does it • Loyalty and teamwork
warrant that any student will be able to find any • Accepting authority of the people in charge
employment upon completion of the student’s
studies with THE SCHOOL. The institution at which practical training takes place should
not be discussed with outsiders.
• The SCHOOL will not be held liable for any loss or
damage through bodily injury, illness or condition Unauthorised absenteeism will not be tolerated.
contracted or of whatever description suffered by
Structured practical guidance sessions must be attended.
any student whilst attending THE SCHOOL, or
Failure to do so will result in failure to attain entrance to
whilst attending any event arranged by THE
practical summative examinations.
SCHOOL outside the SCHOOL premises or whilst
being conveyed in any transport arranged by the
17 PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS
SCHOOL or whilst undergoing practical training at
any clinical facility. The SCHOOL has no partnership agreement with any other
• Every student shall execute a written indemnity in entity but has various agreements in place for the placement
favour of THE SCHOOL against all and any claim of students for the workplace component of Work-Integrated
that may be made by the student or any third Learning (practical training). The following is a list of the

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more important institutions utilised by the SCHOOL in this
19 HEALTH AND WELLNESS
regard:

17 .1 RO ODEP OO RT C AM P U S The SCHOOL supports and is committed to the overall health

and well-being of its students.
• Sebokeng Hospital
• City of Johannesburg (clinics such as Helderkruin; The SCHOOL sees health and wellness as those matters which

Princess; Rex St; etc) contribute to the physical, emotional and psychological well-
being of is students and which include educational awareness,
• Lakeview Hospital
behavioural and lifestyle changes and supportive
• Daxina Private Hospital environments.
• Midvaal Private Hospital
The School accepts responsibility for ensuring that:
• Cormed Private Hospital
• A healthy and safe environment that is conducive to
• various old age homes optimum learning delivery is created and
• various others as approved by the South African maintained on its sites of learning,
Nursing Council
• basic wellness services are made accessible to
17 .2 P O TC HE FS TRO OM CA M P U S students and are conducted in an ethical manner,

• Potchefstroom Hospital • the learning environment and learning conditions of

• Fochville Hospital students are conducive to wellness,

• Multicare Private Hospital • students’ rights to confidentiality, autonomy,

• Wilmed Private Hospital sensitivity, timeous intervention, equality, openness

and transparency and confidentiality are protected,
• Mooimed Private Hospital
• MediClinic (Potchefstroom) • students are informed of conditions in the learning
environment that may be harmful to their health
• Tlokwe primary health care clinics
and wellness, and
• various others as approved by the South African
Nursing Council • students are not arbitrarily and unfairly
discriminated against especially in regard to
18 STUDENT COMPLAINTS disabilities.

A copy of the SCHOOL’s POLICY AND PROCEDURE:

Students have the right to raise complaints / grievances with
STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS is available on request.
the SCHOOL.

The SCHOOL therefore has a formal policy and procedures by 20 POLICY ON DISABILITY
which students (whether individually or as a body of students)
can bring complaints / grievances to the attention of THE The School subscribes to the aims, objectives and principles
SCHOOL without fear of discrimination or victimisation. as set out in the STRATEGIC POLICY FRAMEWORK ON
DISABILITY FOR THE POST-SCHOOL EDUCATION AND
The purpose of the grievance policy and procedure (a copy
TRAINING SYSTEM (2018) of the Department of Higher
whereof is available on request) is to find solutions
Education and Training for guiding the improvement of
procedurally to grievances as expeditiously as possible and in
access to and success in post-school education and training
accordance with prescribed procedures.
(including at private institutions) for people with disabilities.
The SCHOOL’s policy makes provision for an informal
Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term
procedure for the resolution of complaints / grievances and
physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments and/or
for a formal procedure in terms whereof the matter is dealt
chronic conditions which in interaction with various barriers
with by the SCHOOL’s Grievance Committee – the latter
may hinder their full and effective participation in a nursing
procedure being available where complaints / grievances are
teaching and learning environment on an equal basis with
unable of being resolved informally.
others.
A copy of the SCHOOL’s STUDENT GRIEVANCES POLICY AND
The School endeavours to comply with the policy within the
PROCEDURES is available on request.
limitations of financial constraints, and constraints placed on
accommodating learners with disabilities due to the physical
demands placed on learners by the prescribed practical

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learning outcomes of any particular learning programme.

However and regrettably so, the SCHOOL is unable to

entertain applications from applicants with disabilities for its
nursing programmes due to the physical demands placed on
learners by the prescribed practical learning outcomes of
nursing learning programme and the nursing profession in
general.

The SCHOOL’s POLICY AND PROCEDURE: DISABILITY is

available on request.

21 CONTACT US

21 .1 RO ODEP OO RT C AM P U S

• Meersig 1, c/o Upper Lake Lane and Constantia Boulevard, Constantia Kloof, Roodepoort 1709 P O BOX
3177 WILRO PARK 1724

• TELEPHONE (011) 760-3098

• nea@ukwazi.co.za

21 .2 P O TC HE FS TRO OM CA M P U S

• 1st Floor, Standard Bank Building, cnr Walter Sisulu & Retief St, Potchefstroom P O BOX 343
POTCHEFSTROOM 2531
• TELEPHONE (018) 297-6532

• betsie@ukwazi.co.za

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 NOTES

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