Onthatile Nkosi

I am a dedicated and versatile individual with a strong foundation in leadership, academic excellence, community engagement, and cultural awareness. I consistently achieved distinctions in matric and university, where I was 3rd in my class in 2024. As a soccer team captain, hockey team leader, and SWAT member (Students Working Against Trouble), I developed collaborative leadership skills and a passion for empowering others, which I carry into my mentorship and tutoring work. My eagerness to learn and grow is reflected in my active pursuit of roles beyond the classroom, such as initiating a rotating captaincy system to empower my soccer teammates and to explore different leadership styles, volunteering to tutor students from other universities, and participating in Medics on Motion to better understand how culture and community shape health. My involvement in the arts, sports, outreach, and church service reflects my creativity, adaptability, and drive to engage meaningfully with diverse communities and new perspectives.

Sancta Maria Junior School (2009-2015)

2012- 2nd in class

2013-1st in class

2014-1st in class

2015-2nd in class, 3rd in grade, Best Soccer Player, Best Netball Player (U/13) Prefect

HTS Carel de Wet THS (2016-2020)

Top academic learner from grade 8 through grade 12 (dux learner) 

2020-Achieved a Bachelor’s pass with five distinctions

        -2019and 2020 SWAT (Students Working Against Trouble,equivalent to prefect)

Hockey district team 2018 and 2019, Vice-Captain (2019), Hockey Captain(2020) 

District Cross Country Team (2018)

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

2021-5 of 6 possible distinctions

2022 -4 of 4 possible distinctions

2023-4/6 possible distinctions 

2024-6/6 possible distinctions, 

Member of:

Medics on Motion (2023-Present)

Diagnostic Society (2025)

SMU surgical society (2022)

• Tutor

     SMU Centre for University Teaching and Learning (Jan 2024-Present) 

     Facilitated peer tutoring sessions for medical students

     Adapted teaching to suit various learning styles

     Encouraged collaborative and active learning

• Mentor

      SMU Mentorship Programme (Jan 2023- Dec 2023)

      Provided academic and emotional mentorship

      Guided students in resilience, goal-setting, and leadership

• Tutor Inter-University Tutoring (Madeira Isles Residence) (Jan 2023- Dec 2023)

     Tutored students from other universities

     Fostered academic collaboration and support

• Captain SMU Ladies Football Club (2022-Present)

     Led the team to win 2 tournaments and the league

     Led team operations and match preparations

     Initiated rotating captaincy to develop leadership in teammates 

     Advocated for transport and support for non-SMU players

• Medics on Motion (Jan 2024-Present)

     Conducted health education and screenings in underserved areas 

     Promoted disease prevention and wellness in the community

• FIH African Hockey Qualifiers (Nov 2023)

     Served as admin, runner, and cleaner

     Organised national flags for the awards ceremony

     Engaged with athletes and managers from various African nations

• Church Volunteer - St. Stephens Presbyterian church

     Assist with cleaning and organising weekly services

     Help manage the service line

     Distribute food packages to the elderly and less fortunate

• Voluntary Tutor, University and high school students

     Offer academic support to students from other institutions 

Miss Busisiwe Sijora (sports officer)- 0815759767

Dr Maliavusa (CUTL supervisor)- 07123071

Gontse Monyai (Medics on motion deputy chairperson)-060 861 7055

Mr Mphati Zondi (Elder at church)- 079 772 3122