Professor Mary Metcalfe to address the JB Marks Memorial Lecture tonight.

Press Statement, 01 August 2017

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the JB Marks Education Trust Fund will host the JB Marks Marks Memorial Lecture tonight at the University of Johannesburg School of Tourism and Hospitality.

The memorial lecture will be addressed by Professor Mary Metcalfe.

Lecture Theme: "The quality vs quality of today's education system in South Africa and the effect it has on the socio-economic future of the country."

JB Marks Education Trust Fund is a comprehensive bursary scheme established by the NUM to fund the tertiary education of its members and their beneficiaries.  The Trust celebrates 20 years this year and has produced a total of 1,121 graduates with varying qualifications in Engineering, Accounting, Science, and Humanities.

The details of the memorial lecture are as follows:

Date: Tuesday, 01 August 2017

Time: 17:30 for 18:00-20:00

Venue: University of Johannesburg

School of Tourism and Hospitality (Auditorium)

Address: UJ STH, Bunting Road

                 Auckland Park

                 Johannesburg

The media is invited to attend and report

For more information, please contact:

Welsina Sekanka: Marketing, Communication and Alumni Relations officer at JB Marks Trust Fund: 083 289 7368

Livhuwani Mammburu: NUM National Spokesperson: 083 809 3257.

The National Union of Mineworkers
7 Rissik Street.
Cnr Frederick Johannesburg
Tel: 011 377 2111 Cell: 083 809 3257
Twitter: @Num_Media

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