People of Mastergrade IT : Brandon’s story
People of MastergradeIT; Brandon’s story: I was born in Zimbabwe. When people ask me if I see myself as Zimbabwean or South African, I reply with “I am me”. I don’t feel that I need to be labeled. My parents decided that South Africa would offer our family a better future and moved to SA in 2006. As it’s difficult to uproot an entire family with young kids, my parents [...]
People Of MastergradeIT : Victor’s Story
I was born into a middle class family. My childhood was great. I had 2 brothers and 2 sisters, one of which was my twin. I matriculated and enrolled for a national diploma in Electro-Mechanical Engineering. My first year went well with all the support I received from my family, but the joy was cut short when my father passed away the following year. It was in 2001 and I [...]
People Of MastergradeIT : Tyronne’s Story
I was born in Somerset West Hospital. Growing up, I felt a bit like a yo-yo. Going from my parent’s home to my grandparents’ home and vice versa. I never knew my real granddad. My mom’s stepdad was passed off as my ‘real’ grandfather. I later learned the truth, but it was too late. When I was old enough to start making my own decisions, I learned that he passed [...]
