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Ruth First Trust
Oct 27, 20222 min read
Climb those mountains as you grow!
“Was I courageous or just very foolish?” With these surprising words Dr Emmanuel Taban began his address at our annual function on 28...
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Ruth First Trust
Sep 27, 20224 min read
School is back!
As the third term of 2022 draws to a close, there’s a sense of relief and release ahead of the ten-day break to recharge for the final...
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Ruth First Trust
Sep 1, 20223 min read
Connecting the dots: a global view of the youth mental health crisis
“There is a youth mental health crisis around the globe. Suicide is the #1 health related cause of death for youth. Mental health is the...
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Ruth First Trust
Jul 28, 20222 min read
Flying above the clouds
If Sierra Mudangwe were a bird, she’d like to be an eagle. Flying up high, she pictures herself overcoming challenges, and looking beyond...
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Ruth First Trust
Jul 1, 20225 min read
Remembering our no. 1 supporter.
Headmistress Dina Gonçalves was our Trust’s biggest cheerleader. Not one to seek the limelight, she attributed her award as the Best...
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Ruth First Trust
May 26, 20222 min read
A breath of French air (and inspiration)!
Carolyn Steyn, our Ruth First ambassador and Jeppe Girls Alumna was presented with the Chevalier de l'Ordre national du Mérite (Knight of...
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Ruth First Trust
May 3, 20222 min read
An opportunity to develop an affinity for nature
“It is because of your influence that any bird sound now sparks a tinge of curiosity in my mind. The opportunity to develop an affinity...
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Ruth First Trust
Mar 29, 20222 min read
No place I would rather be.
Ten years after entering Jeppe Girls as a Grade 8 Ruthie, Kefiloe Tladi, is back! This time, she is on the other side of the desk, in the...
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Ruth First Trust
Feb 23, 20224 min read
Shout out to our mentors!
We launched the 2022 mentorship programme for our 67 scholarship recipients on February 12 with our annual team building day. As 14 of...
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Ruth First Trust
Jan 26, 20222 min read
Exceeding all expectations!
Enyonam Moshikaro is glowing! Excitement oozes out of her as she relates the story of obtaining her Matric results last week – signing on...
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Ruth First Trust
Nov 30, 20212 min read
Following the beat and her passion
Sinentlantla Gqoloma is crazy about drumming. “It’s just my best thing! Since we got the new drums this year, the drumming culture at...
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Ruth First Trust
Oct 27, 20213 min read
It's a celebration!
Undeterred by a sudden October thundershower, 250 supporters of the trust, including current Ruthies and alumnae, heads of feeder...
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Ruth First Trust
Sep 27, 20212 min read
The Business of Wine
Ivana Garvanski always knew what she wanted to do. Back in 2017, in her career counselling session, Professor Zac Nel identified a BSc...
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Ruth First Trust
Aug 25, 20213 min read
Ready for the big stage
“(Wo)Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when...
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Ruth First Trust
Jul 28, 20212 min read
A warm hug on a chilly Highveld morning
Naledi Lephuting is like a warm hug on a chilly Highveld morning. Her open demeanor, enthusiastic nature, and tangible appreciation for...
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Ruth First Trust
Jun 30, 20212 min read
Introducing our new ambassador: Emmanuel Taban
Influencer: A key individual with an extensive network of contacts, who plays an active role in shaping the opinions of others within...
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Ruth First Trust
May 26, 20213 min read
Standing proud and tall
“This is a very big opportunity for a girl like me coming from Kliptown, an informal settlement. I should be selected because I am very...
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Ruth First Trust
Apr 28, 20213 min read
Lockdown stars: Resilience and rising above
Dr Emmanuel Taban was the guest speaker at the Jeppe Girls annual prize giving ceremony held on 19 March 2021. Named as one of the 100...
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Ruth First Trust
Mar 30, 20212 min read
Shooting our shots!
Three Grade 11 Ruthies. Three black blazers. Three top academic achievers. Three girls focused on achievement, hard work and following...
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Ruth First Trust
Feb 24, 20212 min read
When waves come crashing down
The release of the Matric results is always a highlight of our year: young women with shining faces collecting their certificates and...
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Ruth First Trust
Jan 27, 20213 min read
Lessons learned, five years in
“In 2015 I matriculated from Jeppe High School for Girls with a bachelor’s admission to University. I did not get my distinction in...
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Ruth First Trust
Nov 25, 20202 min read
Laugh a little, have fun, enjoy yourself always!
Jabulile Mhambi’s smile lights up the room. Poised, confident and relaxed, she relishes the opportunity to reflect on her five years at...
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Ruth First Trust
Oct 28, 20203 min read
We are flying towards our dreams because of you
We bade farewell to our Matric Ruthies at our final mentor Saturday of the year on 10 October. In keeping with our tradition, the...
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Ruth First Trust
Sep 30, 20203 min read
Actuary, architect, artist, attorney
“This is one of the most informed groups I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Their emotional maturity, poise and confidence, and their...
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