Leighton Jonas

Tertiary Institution: University of the Western Cape (UWC)

Field of Study: BA- major in Public Administration

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.  During his final year at school, he played cricket for his school’s First Team, and he was also rated a very valuable member of the First Rugby Team.  He was chosen as a school prefect in Gr 12 and received an accolade for Afrikaans First Language.  We are delighted to mention that Leighton then decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and work as a public servant one day.  He commenced his studies at the beginning of 2025 at The University of the Western Cape.  His degree is called a Bachelor of Arts degree, and he will major in Public Administration.  No doubt, with Leighton on board, our municipality will be in safe hands one day!  We are very proud to sponsor his studies over the next 4 years.