Category: Role Models Students

Sandiso would like to see primary healthcare gradually improve. Sandiso is studying medicine at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). He matriculated at Jojo Senior Secondary School in Dundee in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). “Excellence is based on improvements, obviously you need to…

Corlene hopes to see the fields of biomedicine and healthcare grow in order to have a positive impact on more people. Corlene is studying for a BSc (Biomedical Mathematical Science) at Stellenbosch University (SU). She matriculated at Duineveld High School…

Nina Venter: I want to use science, especially the biotechnology aspect of my degree, to create ways for people to be less harmful to nature, and still be able to fulfil their own needs. Nina is studying for a BSc…

Hlompho would like every underprivileged Black child to have access to free education. Hlompho is studying Aeronautical Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). He matriculated at Somsuswa Secondary School in Tweefontein in Mpumalanga. “Hard work beats talent, if…

Rialivhuwa would like to see school systems change and become more inclusive for everyone.   Rialivhuwa is studying for a BSc (Computer Science and Computer Engineering) at the University of Cape Town (UCT). He matriculated at Thengwe High School in…

Maite would love to see changes in the healthcare services provided to the people. Maite is studying medicine at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU). She matriculated at Mmalesiba Secondary School in Ga Sekororo in Limpopo. “We are the future…

Aims to address the unprofessional treatment patients experience at local clinics.   Nomfundo is studying medicine at the University of Cape Town (UCT). She matriculated at Ntulabakayise Secondary School in Hluhluwe inKwaZulu-Natal. “To achieve in life, you must sacrifice and…

Would like to improve healthcare in his community and surrounding rural areas. Bonukwenza is studying medicine at the University of Cape Town (UCT). He matriculated at Kadwa Secondary School in Ballengeich in KwaZulu-Natal. “We must try to put more effort…

Jared Ryan Benn would one day like to see a complete overhaul of the energy systems used throughout the world and see almost all countries using solely renewable energy sources. Jared is studying for a BEng (Chemical Engineering) at Stellenbosch…

Melissa Muller believes that health care should be accessible, equitable and affordable to all. Melissa is studying for a BEng (Mechatronics Engineering) at Stellenbosch University (SU). She matriculated at Rhenish Girls’ High School in Stellenbosch in the Western Cape. “The…