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By Levy Masiteng
Orbit College’s promotion to the Betway Premiership is not just a victory for football, but a victory for higher education transformation and the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, according to Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane.
In a thrilling match, the Orbit College Football Club secured a historic promotion to the Betway Premiership following a 1-0 victory over Cape Town City FC at Olympia Stadium in Rustenburg.
The winning goal was scored by Letsie Koapeng in the 47th minute, sending the Mswenko Boys into jubilation.
“As a public TVET college, Orbit College’s success highlights the immense potential and holistic development within the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) system,” the ministry said in a statement.
It also highlighted the importance of initiatives like the College Sport Arts and Culture South Africa (CoSACSA) games, which provided a vital platform for students to showcase their diverse talents and grow personally and professionally.
Nkabane said that these games served as a crucial steppingstone for talented students to be identified by scouts and potentially transition into professional leagues within South Africa and internationally.
“By investing in and nurturing these talents, the department contributes to students’ individual success and enrichment of the broader South African sporting landscape,” she said.
The minister commended the players, coaching team, college leadership and the broader Orbit College community for their discipline, teamwork and resilience throughout the season.
Echoing this sentiment, the team’s coach, Pogiso Makhoye, attributed their success to discipline, dedication and determination.
Makhoye noted that their promotion to the Betway Premier Soccer League was a momentous achievement, especially considering they started this journey 15 years ago.
“The promotion highlights the culmination of effort, strategic planning and a strong team identity. It was difficult and when we played Durban City FC, I thought we would not make it, but with the grace of God, here we are,” he said.
“Truly speaking, we deserve to be here. We took Durban City FC toe-to-toe to the last day and we knew this was our moment. We would also like to thank the people of Bokone Bophirima for rallied behind us.”
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