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Jabulani Kunene<\/p>\n\t\n\t\n\t<\/div>\t\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\n

Serene, steady, and true as steel. That\u2019s Jabulani Kunene, who has worked as a lab technician in the science department at Hilton College since 1978.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has been my only job, and I\u2019ve stayed because I love it,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Born in the Hilton Valley, Jabulani was 16 when he started working at Hilton College, following in the footsteps of his parents, John and Alice, who worked in the laundry.<\/p>\n

All three of his siblings have also worked at Hilton College. Jabulani\u2019s brother Elson worked in the dining hall up until he retired, and his sister Albertina does domestic work for families who live on campus. Their brother Samwell worked on campus for Broll before he died. His great nephew Ayanda Kunene starts at Hilton College as a Grade 8 next year.<\/p>\n

Before taking occupation of his house in Howick West, Jabulani loved that he could walk from the valley to work. He says perks of the job include staff lunches, transport to and from work, and best of all, friendship with the boys.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s especially fond of watching them play rugby and has been known to bet on our First XV when they play Michaelhouse.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have a friend who works in the science lab at MHS and his name is Jabulani too. We take bets [who will win the rugby] and have lunch together when we play there. I can\u2019t remember who has won more money because we\u2019re friends,\u201d he says, laughing.<\/p>\n

Describing himself as \u201ca good supporter\u201d, he watches our boys train in the afternoons and has travelled to Durban three times to watch the Sharks play.<\/p>\n

In three years, Jabulani will retire after 47 years of service.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have smelled chemicals for very long. I look forward to smelling the fresh air,\u201d he says, chortling.<\/p>\n

In retirement, he plans to start a business, farming chickens on a small scale \u201cfor my family and to keep myself busy\u201d.<\/p>\n

His family includes his son who lives in the Eastern Cape, and his wife Nthombi.<\/p>\n

\u201cI will miss the boys,\u201d says Jabulani. \u201cThey are like friends. That\u2019s why when they play rugby, I follow them. I will always support them.\u201d<\/p>\n

If he had advice for the boys, he says it would be: \u201cLook after your job. Do the right thing. And respect one another.\u201d<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15582″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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