South African sprinter and Olympic silver medalist, Bayanda Walaza, has enrolled for a qualification in Supply Chain Management at the Tshwane University of Technology.

Despite his remarkable success on the track field, Walaza realises that his readiness for the future of work would be incomplete without an academic qualification from the people’s university.

Born and raised in Katlehong, Gauteng, Walaza has achieved exceptional success on the track field. His athletic career started to shine during his high school years, where he competed in national and international championships. In 2024, he made history as the youngest South African to win an Olympic medal while still in high school, securing silver with the South African 4x100m relay team at the Paris Olympics. Later that year, he dominated the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru, claiming gold in both the 100m and 200m events.

Despite his hectic international schedule as a professional athlete, he obtained a Bachelor’s pass at Curro Hazeldean high school, earning a distinction in IsiZulu. Walaza chose to study at TUT despite offers from some internationally-based universities.

“TUT is not just a university, it is a community of champions. I’m excited to be part of an environment that values academic and athletic excellence. I am determined to move from good to great in both,” said Walaza.

Known as the “Home of Champions”, TUT is excited to count Walaza among its students. To this end, Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, Vice-Chancellor and Principal said: “TUT is ready to help this indomitable South African athlete accomplish his loftiest academic dreams.”

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