Asanda Gigi has been a part of the Born in Africa program since her primary school days when she was in Gr 5. She graduated from high school and after taking some time to decide which career path to follow, she chose to enter the security industry.
Charné’s dream has always been to study Physiotherapy. This is largely due to the fact that her younger sister Ayesha suffers from Spinal Bifida, as well as Charné’s has a passion to help people. Her dream came true at the end of 2016 when she graduated from the University of the Western Cape with her Honours degree in Physiotherapy.
Donnoline Aaron joined the Born in Africa programme when she was still a scholar at Kranshoek Primary in 2006. Raised by her parents Donovan and Elizabeth, she performed very well at primary school both academically as well as on the sports field.
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.
Siya, as she is fondly known, grew up in Plettenberg Bay. Sadly her father passed away when she was a young girl. Her mother, a teacher, raised her and her young sister single handedly.
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.
uduwaan completed his four year degree in 2016 at the University of the Western Cape with a Bachelor in Teaching. It is his dream to return to his community and teach at a school there. He also wants to inspire the youth in his community to step out of their comfort zone and reach for their dreams.
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.