Not Just A Student Number: I am the youth of tomorrow

Eduloan is celebrating the individuality of South African students and scholars, recognising the potential in every person. We consider every student’s needs when we put together their student loan package, taking your dreams and ambitions into consideration and working out a payment schedule that will suit you and your pocket!

That’s why we’re asked YOU to give a voice to students all over Southern Africa. Mofokeng Mojalefa 
participate in our Not Just a Student Number initiative and is this months winner.

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It is said that varsity or higher education is a privilege not a right, so if you find yourself at varsity embrace every moment! Make every day as memorable as possible, for you’ll never know what tomorrow may bring.

I take a stand today, as a 2nd year student at the North West University Vaal Triangle Campus. I am not here just as a student with an 8 digit student number, but here to make a change, not only in my own life but in the community too. I’m currently doing my Bachelors’ of Education degree and receiving experience on becoming the best educator I can be! I want to give back to the community and all the B.Ed students by going to different organisations and helping out where needed.

This has made me a student that is highly productive, not just a student number. Apart from my course, I’m also part of the student’s campus newspaper and the administrative officer of the Ubuntu homo association. This is a campus society at the Vaal Triangle campus, aimed at highlighting homosexual rights and promoting healthy living for our fellow gay and lesbian pupils. As a result of this opportunity, I vow to myself that I’m not going to leave here with just a student number but I will leave a legacy behind.

I salute Eduloan because without that green Eduxtras card, which allow us to purchase food and books, all this wouldn't be so easy.


I Mofokeng Mojalefa am ‘not just a student number’.

Celebrating Students – Youth Day 16 June 2013

On 16 June the entire nation celebrates Youth Day to commemorate the Soweto Riots that claimed so many lives and remind us annually of the importance of our youth. Intended to remind us of the constitutional right to adequate and equal education, Youth Day also seeks to make young people in a free South Africa more conscious of the sacrifices made by other young people so that they can enjoy the benefits of a better education, opportunities, safer home environments and health care.

This year, Eduloan would like to salute our leaders of tomorrow, celebrating their potential by empowering them through education and encouraging them to make wise choices to support a sustainable future.

2013 has been declared Year of The Artisan. The aim of this initiative is to raise awareness amongst South African youth about career opportunities that will help gain skilled workers in the areas where there might be a lack of certain skills that can contribute directly to the development of South Africa. By focusing on skill-based education, the department of education can ensure that we have artisans to support and sustain our economic and infrastructure development. Examples of these types of occupations include plumbers and electricians amongst others.

By supporting students’ passion, abilities and skills, South Africa can empower its future leaders to unlock their potential. Eduloan has empowered thousands of South Africans to unlock their potential and start realising their dreams. To date we have awarded over 700 000 study loans.  We understand the real costs of education and offer study loans which cover not only the course fees, but additional expenses such as textbooks, registration fees and educational tools such as tablets and laptops. In addition, Eduxtras, our unique bursary management tool, will allow you to manage and allocate bursary funds for specific needs such as books, accommodation food and more, ensuring that your funds are spent appropriately.  

If you would like to unlock your potential you can visit our website (www.eduloan.co.za), like our page on Facebook (www.facebook.com/EduloanSA) and follow us on Twitter (@EduloanSA).

If you, as the future youth of South Africa have a story to share, you can enter our Not Just A Student Number competition by telling us how you have made a difference or how you have empowered yourself to make a difference to your future. If your article stands out from the rest, you could bag win R1 000 in cash.