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

Every year, as we welcome new scholarship recipients and celebrate the achievements of our alumnae, we’re reminded of a fundamental...

Mission Admission 2026 is Underway Every year, we embark on a journey to find and support exceptional young learners who have the...

When I hear Alicia Keys’ song, “This Girl is on Fire” playing on the radio, Sierra Mudangwe (RF2021) immediately comes to my mind....

Alexandra Okoye after being inducted as Head Girl 2025.   It is with great pride that we introduce Alexandra Okoye as the Head Girl of...

The enduring legacies of Ruth First, in whose memory this Trust was formed, and Justice Albie Sachs, Patron of the Trust, were honoured...

We were absolutely delighted to have a chance to reconnect with Vanessa Ndiangang (RF2016), in August, at our Alumnae High Tea get...

We are excited to bring you another edition in our series highlighting the journeys and achievements of our alumnae...   My name is...

Dear Friends of the Ruth First Jeppe Memorial Trust, The Annual Function this year was an afternoon we never wanted to end! It was a day...

Please join us for this spectacular occasion on 18 September! Due to limited seating our event is RSVP only, so please contact Lauren...

We are thrilled to announce that one of our exceptional Grade 11 Ruthies, Lilian Chikusa, along with her partner, Precious Chezi, has won...

Ngalula Tshiembi (RF2013) My name is Ngalula Tshiembi, I matriculated from Jeppe High School for Girls in 2017. During my time at Jeppe,...

On a sunny Tuesday, 14 Ruth First scholarship recipients, who are sponsored by the AVI Group, experienced a transformative visit to AVI’s...

Unveiling Hidden Potential In a world where the future seems uncertain, sometimes all it takes is a single revelation to illuminate the...

Kevin Tait, Christina Notununu, Shirley Molobi, Sybil Bhagwan and Robyn Hill at the Opening of Somerset House This month we attended a...

We are thrilled to share a remarkable achievement within our community that fills us with immense pride and inspiration. Lydia Nsenda...

Welcome back to another exhilarating school year filled with promise, potential, and palpable enthusiasm! As the sun rises on the...

Ruth First Mentors, Ruthies and 2024 scholarship recipients As we say goodbye to 2023 in this final newsletter for the year, we look back...

There are occasions when you realise that what you are experiencing is a privilege. A few hours of time that will never be forgotten,...

At the heart of our comprehensive program lies the holistic development of our wonderful Ruthies. Our commitment goes beyond the confines...

Ruth First, the inspiration and motivation behind our Trust, was on the forefront of our minds this month as the 17th of August was the...

We absolutely love hearing from our alumnae! Our purpose is to give our Ruth First Jeppe Memorial Trust scholars the foundation in high...

Investec invited eight of the top Physics and Mathematics learners at Jeppe High School for Girls to their Developing Tech Talent event....

We are so proud of Margaret Peterson (centre of the picture in red), one of our Grade 12 Ruthies, who participated at the Africa...