ENG1504
May June PORTFOLIO Semester 1 2026
Unique number:
Due date: 20 May 2026
QUESTION 1: INVESTIGATIVE REPORT (3 Different Answers Provided)
REPORT ON AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE OPEN
LEARNING BURSARY SCHEME AT MARARA TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN TOEMASKOP
1. TERMS OF REFERENCE
On 1 May 2026, Ms Thando Morule, Student Support Manager at Marara Technical College,
requested that Ms D Motle, the Administrative Officer, investigate the processes of the Open
Learning Bursary scheme. The investigation focused on understanding the eligibility criteria,
progress of student applications, and inconsistencies in the allocation and disbursement of
funds. A full report, including recommendations, was required by 30 May 2026.
, QUESTION 1: INVESTIGATIVE REPORT (3 Different Answers Provided)
REPORT ON AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE OPEN
LEARNING BURSARY SCHEME AT MARARA TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN
TOEMASKOP
1. TERMS OF REFERENCE
On 1 May 2026, Ms Thando Morule, Student Support Manager at Marara Technical
College, requested that Ms D Motle, the Administrative Officer, investigate the
processes of the Open Learning Bursary scheme. The investigation focused on
understanding the eligibility criteria, progress of student applications, and
inconsistencies in the allocation and disbursement of funds. A full report, including
recommendations, was required by 30 May 2026.
2. PROCEDURES
The following procedures were used to gather relevant information:
2.1 Consultation with the Chief Financial Officer of the Open Learning Bursary
scheme, Ms Owen, to determine the criteria for selecting eligible students and the
status of application processing.
2.2 A meeting with ten Student Representative Council (SRC) leaders to assess the
impact of bursary delays on students and potential solutions.
2.3 Administration of questionnaires to students across all programmes to identify
which groups were most affected by inconsistencies in bursary disbursement.
2.4 Discussions at the local radio station involving three SRC members, a
representative from the college finance office, and the bursary scheme manager to
explore public communication and solutions for funding delays.
3. FINDINGS
3.1 Consultation with the Chief Financial Officer
May June PORTFOLIO Semester 1 2026
Unique number:
Due date: 20 May 2026
QUESTION 1: INVESTIGATIVE REPORT (3 Different Answers Provided)
REPORT ON AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE OPEN
LEARNING BURSARY SCHEME AT MARARA TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN TOEMASKOP
1. TERMS OF REFERENCE
On 1 May 2026, Ms Thando Morule, Student Support Manager at Marara Technical College,
requested that Ms D Motle, the Administrative Officer, investigate the processes of the Open
Learning Bursary scheme. The investigation focused on understanding the eligibility criteria,
progress of student applications, and inconsistencies in the allocation and disbursement of
funds. A full report, including recommendations, was required by 30 May 2026.
, QUESTION 1: INVESTIGATIVE REPORT (3 Different Answers Provided)
REPORT ON AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE OPEN
LEARNING BURSARY SCHEME AT MARARA TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN
TOEMASKOP
1. TERMS OF REFERENCE
On 1 May 2026, Ms Thando Morule, Student Support Manager at Marara Technical
College, requested that Ms D Motle, the Administrative Officer, investigate the
processes of the Open Learning Bursary scheme. The investigation focused on
understanding the eligibility criteria, progress of student applications, and
inconsistencies in the allocation and disbursement of funds. A full report, including
recommendations, was required by 30 May 2026.
2. PROCEDURES
The following procedures were used to gather relevant information:
2.1 Consultation with the Chief Financial Officer of the Open Learning Bursary
scheme, Ms Owen, to determine the criteria for selecting eligible students and the
status of application processing.
2.2 A meeting with ten Student Representative Council (SRC) leaders to assess the
impact of bursary delays on students and potential solutions.
2.3 Administration of questionnaires to students across all programmes to identify
which groups were most affected by inconsistencies in bursary disbursement.
2.4 Discussions at the local radio station involving three SRC members, a
representative from the college finance office, and the bursary scheme manager to
explore public communication and solutions for funding delays.
3. FINDINGS
3.1 Consultation with the Chief Financial Officer
