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Celebrating our girls and acknowledging our traditions
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...

Ruth First Trust
Jan 30, 20192 min read
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The Story of our Trust
Encouraged by Elinor Sisulu’s call at our recent annual review function that an unexamined life is not worth living, two of our girls...

Ruth First Trust
Nov 28, 20182 min read
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Endings and beginnings
Our annual review function is a highlight in the Ruth First calendar. Saying goodbye to the Matrics, and welcoming the new intake is part...

Ruth First Trust
Oct 31, 20182 min read
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Fabulous Feista
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...

Ruth First Trust
Sep 26, 20182 min read
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Strong, organised, compassionate and friendly
Behind the scenes of the Ruth First scholarship programme, Jackie Standish-White has been involved since 2013. She qualified as a...

Ruth First Trust
Aug 29, 20183 min read
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Fiesta time!
It is Fiesta time at the Linder Auditorium! Following on from the success of the 2017 inaugural event, this year's programme is bigger...

Ruth First Trust
Jul 25, 20181 min read
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Were we really born free?
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...

Ruth First Trust
Jun 27, 20182 min read
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Matric Ruthies visit Wits Campus
"The University of Witwatersrand, commonly known as Wits, was home to the likes of strong women such as Ruth First and Thuli Madonsela...

Ruth First Trust
May 30, 20182 min read
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Feminist, gospel singer, determined and dramatic!
Nneka Nwodo’s eyes light up as she talks about “The Color Purple”. The show mirrored her passion for feminism and women empowerment and...

Ruth First Trust
Apr 25, 20182 min read
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"The Colour Purple": vibrant, empowering, mind-blowing
In addition to school fees, our scholarship programme provides three prongs of support to our girls: the mentorship programme, career...

Ruth First Trust
Mar 28, 20182 min read
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Positive, confident, goal oriented (and a little bit spontaneous!)
Kgomotso Sekhukhune is a girl on the move! She needs to get to Netball Trials, finish her Physics practical, and study for the three...

Ruth First Trust
Feb 28, 20182 min read
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Switched on, put together, conquering new ground
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....

Ruth First Trust
Jan 31, 20182 min read
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Pianist, networker, tennis enthusiast, top drawer academic
Anyone who attended the Jeppe Fiesta at the Linder Auditorium might remember Sherry Jiang. She was the top raffle ticket seller – selling...

Ruth First Trust
Nov 29, 20172 min read
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Director, musician, historian, politician...
Kefiloe Tladi’s favourite subjects are Afrikaans and History. Afrikaans because it’s where she achieves her highest marks, and History as...

Ruth First Trust
Jun 28, 20172 min read
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A Star born to shine
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...

Ruth First Trust
May 31, 20172 min read
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