In Mid-September, the HCET donated blankets to a Karoo nomad community in the district. They helped to keep out the last of the winter cold. The blankets were donated by Pep Stores.

Our new Handy Man course introduced at the start of 2021 is forging ahead. Here four proud young trainees pose with a welded metal shelf, produced under the tutelage of trainer Jan Jacobs.

Lungelo Ralawe, one of our Hospitality graduates, is working as a chef on Scarlet Lady, flagship of the new premium cruise ship company Virgin Voyages, founded by Sir Richard Branson. The vessel is currently based in Genoa, Italy.

The HCET has started a new project – The Handy Man Course – aimed at providing young people in our area with new practical skills sets, and enabling them to become entrepreneurs. Training takes place under the watchful eye of Jan Jacobs.

Chef-trainer Maryke Jeffrey with the first culinary skills intake for 2021 – already creating stunning dishes!