Delighted Master’s graduate lands her dream job
MANENBERG Master’s graduate Cameron Cupido will start her first day as an artistic director at a new job on Monday after an outpouring of support for her.
The 29-year-old had obtained her Master’s degree in Visual Studies from Stellenbosch University, and this week shared her story with the Cape Times on how she struggled to find a job, even after completing more than 30 job applications over the past two years.
“The response has been overwhelming, I’ve been getting phone calls, emails, messages… I have not been able to put my phone down. I’ve actually struggled to keep up with responses,” she said yesterday.
Cupido was head-hunted by an ad agency in Cape Town.
She went for an interview on Wednesday, and was offered a permanent job yesterday.
“It is the highest-paid job I have ever been offered, with benefits including medical aid. My family made sure that I had data, making sure I could respond to people. Supporting my family is my number one priority,” she said.
Cupido had fought her way through a tough life to complete her studies. Her academic prowess earned her a full scholarship to St Cyprian’s School, an independent, private girls’ school.
She went on to land more bursaries
“We cannot allow people in our neighbourhoods to commit crime.
“We need to protect our children, women and the elderly people who are being abused so that safety is not only dependent on the state,” said Tsenoli.
Provincial police commissioner Yolisa Matakata has hailed the diligence of the detective team involved, as well as the search parties.
She said while the arrest would not bring Tazne back, the incarceration of the suspect would send a stern warning to would-be perpetrators.
“In a province that is notorious for crimes against women and children, we reiterate our resolve to ensure the perpetrators of these heinous acts are brought to book in order to face the full might of the law,” said Matakata.