The sporting programme at MUT has been given a boost with the induction of coaches, managers, instructors, and facility and gymnasium attendants on 28 March 2025 at the Student Centre. The Deputy Director: Sport and Recreation, Siyabulela Mkwalo, said a day-long programme was designed to equip coaches with the necessary knowledge of university procedures, coaching methodologies, and leadership skills to enhance their effectiveness in their respective roles. A total of 38 staff members have been appointed on performance-based contracts. Their appointment is based on relevant qualifications, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Through the induction event, coaches and staff were equipped with the necessary knowledge and tools to perform their duties; and to equip the coaches with essential tools for safeguarding sports, and get a broad insight into sports administration procedures, including compliance and reporting structures from an experienced professional coach of a Premier Soccer League (PSL).
A very vital part of the induction programme was safeguarding. Mkwalo said they included safeguarding because it is “a cornerstone of sport” according to the latest industry requirements. The national sport regulating body, NASCOC (National Sports Council), requires all appointed coaches and officials to be equipped with the relevant skills that will enable them to perform their duties without infringing the rights of others. NASCOC requires a Sport Safeguarding Awareness Certificate for anyone working or volunteering in any sports club, district, provincial, or national office. The attendees of the induction have been awarded certificates for their attendance.