Blessing Mbonani

“My family was going through a huge financial crisis and I remember my sister was also at varsity, so it was a challenge for them to support both of us. The bursary offered much needed financial relief for my parents. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity that Canyon Coal has have given me. The bursary covered my accommodation and also provided me with a monthly stipend for groceries and other supplies. I had countless communications with Nomfundo Mkhwebani from Canyon’s HR Department, who offered me invaluable administrative support throughout. She was very helpful and thoughtful. Nomfundo always made herself available for me in all forms of communication. I aim to be the best in my field. I want to see myself among the best Environmental Geologists, so that I can showcase my skills and abilities to put my country in a better place in the global mining and environmental sector.”

University of Pretoria/MSc Hydrogeology