Tatenda’s Education Fund

Fundraising campaign by Tatenda Mafuma

by Tatenda Mafuma

Cape Town, za

For everyone reading this, I thank you from the bottom of my heart and sincerely hope you can read through to the end. I am a young woman from Zimbabwe, aged 23. I moved to South Africa earlier this year in search for greener pastures.

I had a few dollars saved from my previous odd jobs to tide me over while I looked for work. It was risky, but the situation at home left no other option. After two months, I found a part time job with an Events' Company paying ZAR 30 per hour.

In order to expand my employment opportunities I have decided to pursue further education. Recently I applied for a diploma in Industrial Engineering at Cape Peninsula University of Technology and to my JOY, I was accepted a few days ago. However, I am unable to pay for my studies and would require US$1000 (or roughly ZAR 15000) for a study permit and registration funds. I appeal to you to kindly assist me in any way possible and I will gladly to share my academic reports with you each step of the way.

Documentation finally accepted for Study Visa Application

Update posted by Tatenda Mafuma On Jan 06, 2018

Last Wednesday I attended the VFS offices in Harare in an effort to progress my application for a study visa. The queue was long but I waited my turn patiently only to find that my Proof of Residence did not meet requirements. I returned on Thursday with a new Proof of Residence but this was also deemed unacceptable. This left me feeling extremely stressed! With time running out and my options narrowing I made a third attempt on Friday this time with yet another Proof of Residence. To my great relief and delight I was successful.

My application for a Study Visa has finally been accepted and I now intend to return to Cape Town to progress matters from there.

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Appointment with VFS in Harare to submit an application for a South African Study Visa

Update posted by Tatenda Mafuma On Dec 30, 2017

On 27th. December I paid the $75 fee to VFS in Harare which is required before they will process my application for a South African Study Visa. I have an appointment with VFS on 3rd. January, 2018 at which I will provide the necessary supporting documentation.

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Payment of deposit for University course

Update posted by Tatenda Mafuma On Dec 23, 2017

Yesterday I was able to pay the first tuition deposit for my course at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

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Purchase of Medical Aid

Update posted by Tatenda Mafuma On Dec 20, 2017

Thanks to the generous funding I have received so far I have been able to use 4,440 Rand to purchase SA Medical Aid. Having medical aid cover is a requirement before I can receive a Study Permit.