On 11 March a heartwarming, sincere farewell was held for founder and manager of the Ruth First Jeppe Memorial Trust, Kevin Tait. The...

Our Ruth First Girls enthusiastically participated in Jeppe Girls historic 95th Annual Flower Show which was held in honour of our late...

​Kevin Tait, who has been the manager of the Ruth First Jeppe Memorial Scholarship programme since it was founded in 2010, will finally...

Our annual theatre outing took us to Montecasino to watch the Ndlovu Youth Choir at the beginning of October. It was such a treat to be...

“Was I courageous or just very foolish?” With these surprising words Dr Emmanuel Taban began his address at our annual function on 28...

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...

“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...

If Sierra Mudangwe were a bird, she’d like to be an eagle. Flying up high, she pictures herself overcoming challenges, and looking beyond...

​ Headmistress Dina Gonçalves was our Trust’s biggest cheerleader. Not one to seek the limelight, she attributed her award as the Best...

Carolyn Steyn, our Ruth First ambassador and Jeppe Girls Alumna was presented with the Chevalier de l'Ordre national du Mérite (Knight of...

“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...

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...

We launched the 2022 mentorship programme for our 67 scholarship recipients on February 12 with our annual team building day. As 14 of...

Enyonam Moshikaro is glowing! Excitement oozes out of her as she relates the story of obtaining her Matric results last week – signing on...

​Sinentlantla Gqoloma is crazy about drumming. “It’s just my best thing! Since we got the new drums this year, the drumming culture at...

​Undeterred by a sudden October thundershower, 250 supporters of the trust, including current Ruthies and alumnae, heads of feeder...

​Ivana Garvanski always knew what she wanted to do. Back in 2017, in her career counselling session, Professor Zac Nel identified a BSc...

“(Wo)Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when...

Naledi Lephuting is like a warm hug on a chilly Highveld morning. Her open demeanor, enthusiastic nature, and tangible appreciation for...

Influencer: A key individual with an extensive network of contacts, who plays an active role in shaping the opinions of others within...

“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...

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...

Three Grade 11 Ruthies. Three black blazers. Three top academic achievers. Three girls focused on achievement, hard work and following...

The release of the Matric results is always a highlight of our year: young women with shining faces collecting their certificates and...