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CENTRAL APPLICATIONS OFFICE
The CEO proceeded to show a few slides depicting the growth in applicant numbers. He drew a comparison with the Moses Mabida Stadium which has a capacity of 85 000. He contrasted this with the 620,000 youths for whom we have offered post school places since 1999. He reminded the attendees that this number equates to filling to capacity 8 Moses Mabhida Stadiums.
The CEO’s speech was followed by the thanks delivered by the vice chairperson, Dr Sibosiso Chalufu.
The VC started by thanking the CEO and Melinda and the team for putting together an incredible event, which does credit to what CAO has done over the last 25 years. He thanked the guest speaker, Prof Madonsela for reminding the Board and CAO that despite the great work that it’s doing, there is still much to be done. He thanked the Board chairperson and challenged the Board to create linkages with other organisations that serve the youth of South Africa. He stated that he never ceases to be amazed by the work being done by the CAO and the unassuming manner in which universities, parents and applicants are provided assistance.
Finally, on behalf of the Board he thanked everyone who attended. He passed a post humus thanks to past Board Members who have passed on. He urged the CAO to continue with its remarkable record of facilitating placement and a future for our youth.
He wished everyone a good night and a safe journey home.
CAO’s 25th Anniversary at the Durban ICC.
10 ANNUAL REPORT 2023/2024