{"id":116,"date":"2025-05-23T04:59:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T04:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/?p=116"},"modified":"2026-05-19T04:02:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T04:02:09","slug":"exxaro-awards-2025-community-bursaries-to-top-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/index.php\/2025\/05\/23\/exxaro-awards-2025-community-bursaries-to-top-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Exxaro Awards 2025 Community Bursaries to Top Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Exxaro Awards 2025 Community <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"difl_heading_anim_0 difl_heading_anim et_pb_module\"><div class=\"df-anim-heading-container\">\n                <h4 class=\"headline-animation letter type-letter-flip\" data-anmi='{\"transition_type\":\"letter\",\"animation_type\":\"type-letter-flip\",\"delay\":3000,\"duration\":1000,\"easing\":\"easeInBack\",\"mass\":1,\"stiffness\":80,\"damping\":10,\"velocity\":0}' > <span class=\"infix words-wrapper\"><span class=\"is-visible\"><span class=\"in\">B<\/span><span class=\"in\">u<\/span><span class=\"in\">r<\/span><span class=\"in\">s<\/span><span class=\"in\">a<\/span><span class=\"in\">r<\/span><span class=\"in\">i<\/span><span class=\"in\">e<\/span><span class=\"in\">s<\/span> <span class=\"in\">t<\/span><span class=\"in\">o<\/span> <span class=\"in\">T<\/span><span class=\"in\">o<\/span><span class=\"in\">p<\/span> <span class=\"in\">S<\/span><span class=\"in\">t<\/span><span class=\"in\">u<\/span><span class=\"in\">d<\/span><span class=\"in\">e<\/span><span class=\"in\">n<\/span><span class=\"in\">t<\/span><span class=\"in\">s<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/h4>\n            <\/div><\/div><div class=\"difl_heading_anim_1 difl_heading_anim et_pb_module\"><div class=\"df-anim-heading-container\">\n                <h4 class=\"headline-animation letter type-letter-flip\" data-anmi='{\"transition_type\":\"letter\",\"animation_type\":\"type-letter-flip\",\"delay\":3000,\"duration\":1000,\"easing\":\"easeInBack\",\"mass\":1,\"stiffness\":80,\"damping\":10,\"velocity\":0}' > <span class=\"infix words-wrapper\"><span class=\"is-visible\"><span class=\"in\">B<\/span><span class=\"in\">u<\/span><span class=\"in\">r<\/span><span class=\"in\">s<\/span><span class=\"in\">a<\/span><span class=\"in\">r<\/span><span class=\"in\">i<\/span><span class=\"in\">e<\/span><span class=\"in\">s<\/span> <span class=\"in\">t<\/span><span class=\"in\">o<\/span> <span class=\"in\">T<\/span><span class=\"in\">o<\/span><span class=\"in\">p<\/span> <span class=\"in\">S<\/span><span class=\"in\">t<\/span><span class=\"in\">u<\/span><span class=\"in\">d<\/span><span class=\"in\">e<\/span><span class=\"in\">n<\/span><span class=\"in\">t<\/span><span class=\"in\">s<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/h4>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section section_has_divider et_pb_bottom_divider\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Exxaro Grootegeluk demonstrated its commitment to education by awarding community bursaries to six top-performing students from the Waterberg District. This initiative, part of the annual back-to-school campaign, aims to support academic excellence and empower local youth.<\/p>\n<p>The bursary programme reflects Exxaro\u2019s dedication to nurturing long-term socio-economic development in Lephalale and surrounding communities. By providing financial assistance to deserving students, we continue to invest in the next generation of leaders, ensuring they have the resources needed to succeed in their academic pursuits.<\/p>\n<p>Exxaro\u2019s annual contribution to education goes beyond financial aid; it serves as a testament to our ongoing efforts to create opportunities and nurture talent within the community. Through this initiative, we reaffirm it's role in shaping a brighter future for local students and their families.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_bottom_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mtwo.jpg\" width=\"577\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mtwo.jpg 577w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mtwo-480x799.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 577px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-118\" title=\"Mtwo\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Thoka Amogelang Makena:<\/strong><br \/>Matshwara High School<br \/>Safako Makgatho University<br \/>Bpharm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mthree.jpg\" width=\"577\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mthree.jpg 577w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mthree-480x799.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 577px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-119\" title=\"Mthree\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Senona Mmatswele August:<\/strong><br \/>Mananye Secondary School<br \/>Sefako Makgatho University<br \/>MBChB<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mone.jpg\" width=\"577\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mone.jpg 577w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mone-480x799.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 577px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-120\" title=\"Mone\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Moabi Mpho Janas:<\/strong><br \/>Matshwara High School<br \/>Sefako Makgatho University<br \/>BSc Dental Surgery<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Msix.jpg\" width=\"577\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Msix.jpg 577w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Msix-480x799.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 577px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-121\" title=\"Msix\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Mabaso Tinswalo:<\/strong><br \/>Phegelelo High School<br \/>Wits University<br \/>BSc Eng (Mining)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mfour.jpg\" width=\"577\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mfour.jpg 577w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mfour-480x799.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 577px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-122\" title=\"Mfour\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Moshabi Lizzy Seponono:<\/strong><br \/>Motlhatswa Secondary School<br \/>Wits University<br \/>BSc Computer Science<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_5 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mfive.jpg\" width=\"577\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mfive.jpg 577w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Mfive-480x799.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 577px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-123\" title=\"Mfive\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div 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