As we approach the end of the 2025/26 tax year, both organisations and individuals have a meaningful opportunity to maximise impact while benefiting from tax efficiency. A contribution to the Ruth First Jeppe Memorial Trust qualifies for a Section 18A tax certificate and allows for a deduction of up to 10% of taxable income. The Trust awards full high school scholarships to academically talented young women from under-resourced communities, providing not only access to qualit

Achieving eight distinctions in Matric is a moment worth celebrating — and a powerful reflection of commitment, courage and countless hours of hard work. In this Q&A, we meet Sabrina Sheng,  who has turned determination into outstanding results and is now stepping confidently into her next chapter, pursuing actuarial science and the dreams she has worked so hard to realise. Congratulations on your phenomenal achievements in 2025 Sabrina, which one means the most to you? The

At the Ruth First Jeppe Memorial Trust, we believe that education is far more than academic achievement alone. It is about nurturing confident, resilient, socially aware young women who step boldly into their futures. Our mentorship programme — combining adult mentorship with peer mentorship — stands at the centre of this commitment. The Power of Mentorship While strong academic support is essential, we know that true transformation requires holistic growth . Our mentorship p

Ruth First Jeppe Memorial Trust Donor–Learner Breakfast | 2 October 2025 The Ruth First Jeppe Memorial Trust recently hosted a heartwarming Donor–Learner Breakfast — a morning dedicated to gratitude, reflection, and connection. This special event brought together donors, mentors, trustees, and Ruth First recipients in celebration of the transformative power of education. Alice Moyo (Moshal Program), Tadiswanashe Chiriseri (RF2025), Mankotseng Nane (GetGo Fund), Sierra Mudangw

This term, Jeppe Girls had the privilege of welcoming back Zenadene Lazarus  — a Ruth First recipient, mentor, and shining example of...

It is with deep gratitude and admiration that we bid farewell to our Vice-Chairperson, Christina Notununu, as she enters a well-earned...

This month, in our "Spotlight on our Alumna" we are excited to share that our musically talented Lamees Matwadia (RF2018) has been...

This month we say a fond farewell to Lauren Dicks and welcome Christine Tamukedde to the team.  Lauren Dicks (centre) along with Carolyn...

In this edition of our newsletter we share a heartwarming outreach initiative —where Ruth First Trust girls and Theo Jackson Scholarship...