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!
Ashanté Tarentaal
Our Ashante hails from New Horizons, Plettenberg Bay. She joined Born in Africa in her final year at Harkerville Primary School, after which she started high school at Plett Secondary.
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.
Avuye Mkalipi
Avuye is one of 2 siblings who was raised by her single mom, hailing from Kwanokuthula, Plettenberg Bay.
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.
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.
Courtney Damons
Our Courtney hails from the small community of Kurland Village, The Crags. She tragically lost her mother and is being raised single handily by her father who is doing a terrific job given the circumstances.
Delight Ngwenya
My name is Delight Fezeka Ngwenya and I am 19 years old. I live in Plettenberg Bay but was born in the Eastern Cape. I am an only child living with my mother.
Delon Van Wyk
Delon hails from the community of Kranshoek and started at Wittedrift High in grade 8, the year she also got enrolled in the Born in Africa program.
Demeka Julie
Demeka commenced her studies at Stellenbosch University in 2024 with the support of BIA. It is hard to believe that time has managed to fast forward to this memorable moment in Demeka’s life as we remember her primary school days like they were yesterday!
Estee Quinch
Estee Quinch grew up in Kurland Village, The Crags. She was always an extremely talented netball player at primary school and then really honed her skill at Wittedrift High where she was selected to play for the school’s first team.
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.
Jamie Lee Kortje
Jamie Kortje hails from Kranshoek and graduated from Wittedrift high in 2022. Jamie obtained a bursary through Born in Africa to attend Wittedrift High because of her academic excellence and her outstanding behaviour which she kept up during her high school career.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Quinique Barnardo
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.
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,
Yulynne Alexander
My name is Yulynne Alexander, I used to live in Plettenberg Bay with my mother Renata and my stepfather Milan. I originally grew up in my grandparents’ 2-bedroom house with my grandparents, my mom, my aunt and cousin.