Current Students
Furthering our children’s education is our main focus. During their school career we observe them closely with regards to the standard of their work, school attendance, commitment, general behavior and so forth. We also offer support to our local schools by setting up educational programs for the various classes where it is most needed. Our volunteers work in these schools daily with reading, computers, music, art and much more. The value they add to the education of the children is immeasurable.
We aim to expand our program and provide more young people in the Bitou community with the opportunity to gain valuable skills. In South Africa, vocational training is essential, as it equips learners with specialized skills that meet the needs of various industries, ultimately helping to create a more skilled and versatile workforce.
At present, Born in Africa supports 45 students at universities and colleges. Each year, we encounter learners who do not thrive in the traditional academic system which is why since 2023, we are more inclined towards hands-on, practical learning and we see more students going into vocational fields too.
Vocational students
Academic students
Alexis Esau
Alexis graduated from Wittedrift High in 2024. Since we have known her, Lexi has had a lust for life. She has always been a quick thinker and has always responded in such a positive manner to anything where adrenaline is involved.
Anastacia Olivier
I’m currently studying Bachelor of education in intermediate phase for grade 4 -7 at Varsity College in Port Elizabeth, which I started in 2022.
Anelisa Mbopa
Anelisa grew up in Kranshoek and was accepted into the Born in Africa program when she was in Harkerville Primary school, along with her older sister Sixolile.
Annilin Mouton
When she was in primary school, she joined the Born in Africa program already and we remember her very fondly as the girl with the two long ponytails!
Asemahle Mfiki
Our Asemahle Mfiki has been a part of the Born in Africa program since she was a Crags Primary school learner. She proudly graduated from Wittedrift Highschool where she did our program very proud. She was a school prefect in Gr 12 in 2025 and played first team netball.
Athule Ngam
Athule Ngam hails from Kwanokuthula, Plettenberg Bay. Graduating in the Top 3 in 2023 from her high school, she commenced her tertiary studies at Stellenbosch University at the beginning of 2024.
Auriel Thys
Auriel Thys, our girl hailing from The Crags completed her primary schooling at The Crags Primary, where she also joined the Born in Africa program. From there, she progressed to Wittedrift Highschool, where she completed her secondary education at the end of 2025.
Avuye Mkalipi
Avuye is one of 2 siblings who was raised by her single mom, hailing from Kwanokuthula, Plettenberg Bay.
Bernice Manu
We would like to introduce you to Bernice Manu who joined the Born in Africa program in 2025, together with her younger sister Peace. Bernice completed her high school career at Wittedrift High school that same year.
Caitlin Cunningham
he graduated from Wittedrift High school in 2023 and just like that Caitlin has moved in right next to Newlands Cricket Stadium, where she will commence her Tertiary studies at Varsity College in 2024.
Cally Kleinsmidt
Cally Kleinsmidt started her primary school at Kranshoek Primary until grade 3, where she joined the Born in Africa program, and then completed her second phase of primary school at Plettenberg Bay Primary. This was the wish of her late father come true. From there, she progressed to Wittedrift Highschool where she completed her secondary school career.
Cheinique Seedat
Cheinique Seedat hails from Kurland Village, The Crags where she grew up and joined Born in Africa right from the get-go in Grade 1!
Chelsey Roberts
Becoming a Social Worker is an incredibly noble career. It is evident that the young person destined for this career cares for the wellbeing of those who cannot speak or defend themselves.
Denzeline Cedras
Becoming a Social Worker is an incredibly noble career. It is evident that the young person destined for this career cares for the wellbeing of those who cannot speak or defend themselves.
Exonia Willemse
Exonia was raised by her grandparents in Kwanokuthula and by Born in Africa as well when her grandparents moved away! This young lady joined the Born in Africa program in high school and we enrolled her at Wittedrift High were she graduated despite many personal adversities.
Hlumisa Madolo
My name is Hlumisa Madolo, the eldest of 3 children. I attended Wittedrift High School and was granted a Born in Africa scholarship thanks to my excellent school results and behaviour.
Jenrico Alexander
My name is Hlumisa Madolo, the eldest of 3 children. I attended Wittedrift High School and was granted a Born in Africa scholarship thanks to my excellent school results and behaviour.
Leighton Jonas
It was such a memorable moment for us when Leighton joined the Born in Africa program, at the end of his Gr 11 school year. Leighton graduated at Wittedrift High School at the end of 2024.
Leekisha Jordaan
Leekisha Jordaan joined the Born in Africa program in 2025, just before she graduated from Plettenberg Bay Secondary High school. She lives in New Horizons with her family.
Llu- Esha Gysman
Llu-Esha Gysman grew up in Kurland Village, The Crags. At the beginning of 2025, she commenced her tertiary studies at Varsity College in Cape Town.
Lunisha Brandt
Llu-Esha Gysman grew up in Kurland Village, The Crags. At the beginning of 2025, she commenced her tertiary studies at Varsity College in Cape Town.
Meshay Jacobs
As Meshay Jacobs embarked on this exciting new chapter in her academic journey at the beginning of 2025, we can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of pride and joy.
Nadine Hoffman
It’s always been business for our Nadine. Since primary school, she wanted to work in the corporate world and now she is starting the realise her own dream and we couldn’t be any prouder of her!
Natasha Williams
Natasha Williams grew up in Kurland Village, The Crags. She attended Crags Primary school during her first educational years, and it was then when she was selected to be a part of something so special and unique, and that was when her journey started with Born in Africa.
Obuhle Madolo
We remember fondly how our Obuhle Madolo used to be the smallest learner during our afternoon group sessions and that was because she was the youngest too!
Phoebe Wiesie
Phoebe Wiesie started her primary schooling at Kranshoek Primary, where she also joined the Born in Africa, and progressed to Plettenberg Bay Secondary school where she completed her 5 years of high school.
Quinique Bernardo
Our Quinique Bernardo commenced her 1st year at Stellenbosch university in 2023 where she will study at Bachelor of Science(Human Life Sciences) degree and her focal point will be Biology.
Rouvay Powie
Rouvay Powie hails from Kurland Village, The Crags. She has been a part of the Born in Africa program since she was a little girl at Crags Primary. Because of her good grades then she was awarded the bursary to study at Wittedrift High.
Shakifa Alexander
Shakifa Alexander is a young lady who is a force to be reckoned with and for this reason, when she decided to study Law, we backed her immediately.
Samila Oliphant
We are very proud to present Samila Oliphant, who boasts with Academic First Place in Gr 12 for 2023 at Plettenberg Bay Secondary School.
Shanice Olivier
Shanice Olivier joined the Born in Africa program in high school. She came very highly recommended by her school and when we met her, it was evident that she was a perfect candidate for the Born in Africa program.
Sixolile Mbopa
Sixolile Mbopa hails from Kranshoek. She graduated from Wittedrift High in 2022 and then commenced her 1st year in a LLB Law degree at Stellenbosch university.
Sixolise Masoka
Sixolise Masoka graduated Top of his class at the end of 2024 at Wittedrift High School. Sixo joined the Born in Africa program when his class teacher at Plett Secondary contacted us because of his outstanding academic results.
Solakha Noyi
We would like to introduce to you our Solakha Noyi who hails from Kwanokuthula, just outside Plettenberg Bay. Solakha joined Born in Africa while she was in high school attending Wittedrift High. Wow, we didn’t realise at first just exactly how talented and gifted this young lady was, until she unveiled to us all the projects and programs she was involved in.
Tasha Matsigila
Tasha Matsigila graduated from Wittedrift High School in 2023. We very fondly remember the day Tasha joined the Born in Africa program and this was in her Gr 11 academic year.
Tasmeen Janklaas
I’m Tasmeen Janklaas from Wittedrif, Green Valley. I grew up in a small house with my grandmother until grade 7 when I decided to go and stay with my father.
Tatum Terblanche
Tatum Terblanche who resides in Kurland Village, The Crags, commenced her 4 years National Diploma in Nursing in 2024. She is studying in George at the Western Cape College of Nursing at the George Provincial hospital.
Thubelihle Doyi
Thube Doyi joined Born in Africa officially at the end of her Gr 11 year. She graduated from Wittedrift High at the end of 2024 and in 2025 her dream of furthering her tertiary studies has become a reality.
Yasmine Kriga
To become a lawyer is not for anyone, especially when you look at the amount of studying involved. Our Yasmine who lives in Kurland Village the Crags,