Melissa Nyalungu presents as a quiet, studious, diligent pupil. Her favorite subjects are Physical Science and Life Science, she is a...

Melinda Gates, in her book, “The Moment of Lift, How empowering women changes the world”, dedicates a chapter to girls in schools and the...

As our Ruth First scholarship has grown, so has the need for a support structure for our girls. While this is addressed in the ambit of...

Who would have thought our top Matric achiever in Maths, AP Maths, Accounting and Physical Science would be quoting poetry as her...

The 91st Flower Show held at school on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 February 2019 was a resounding success and a spectacular celebration of...

The Matric results released on 4 January 2019 are the “measuring day” for the girls and school alike. It’s a joyful day of witnessing...

Encouraged by Elinor Sisulu’s call at our recent annual review function that an unexamined life is not worth living, two of our girls...

Our annual review function is a highlight in the Ruth First calendar. Saying goodbye to the Matrics, and welcoming the new intake is part...

The Ruth First Jeppe Fiesta was a celebration of all things Jeppe: the choir, the pipe band, the music staff, the old girls and the Ruth...

Behind the scenes of the Ruth First scholarship programme, Jackie Standish-White has been involved since 2013. She qualified as a...

It is Fiesta time at the Linder Auditorium! Following on from the success of the 2017 inaugural event, this year's programme is bigger...

Born Free? was on stage in early May at the Joburg Theatre as part of the FEDA (Festival of Excellence in Dramatic Arts). The festival...

"The University of Witwatersrand, commonly known as Wits, was home to the likes of strong women such as Ruth First and Thuli Madonsela...

Nneka Nwodo’s eyes light up as she talks about “The Color Purple”. The show mirrored her passion for feminism and women empowerment and...

In addition to school fees, our scholarship programme provides three prongs of support to our girls: the mentorship programme, career...

Kgomotso Sekhukhune is a girl on the move! She needs to get to Netball Trials, finish her Physics practical, and study for the three...

Our recent Alumnae luncheon was a celebration of the 19 Ruth First recipients who have now left the school and headed out into the world....

Anyone who attended the Jeppe Fiesta at the Linder Auditorium might remember Sherry Jiang. She was the top raffle ticket seller – selling...

Kefiloe Tladi’s favourite subjects are Afrikaans and History. Afrikaans because it’s where she achieves her highest marks, and History as...

Tafadzwa Makhuza or Taffy is at the top of her game at Jeppe Girls. This deputy head girl, is a top ten achiever in her grade, and also...