Jeppe High School for Girls

Ruth First Memorial Lecture

The 13th Ruth First Memorial Lecture took place on 14th August 2014. Professor Adam Habib, Vice Chancellor Wits University opened the proceedings.

The Tribute to Ruth First was delivered by Jamie Moyce, Grade 8, who spoke superbly and was a fine ambassador for the school.

Ebrahim Fakir was the Ruth First Fellow to address the guests and he was followed by Irvin Jim, General Secretary of the National Union of Metalworkers of SA who delivered a lively and thought-provoking keynote address on the Freedom Charter.

The Grade 8 Ruth First Scholars at Wits University
The Grade 8 Ruth First Scholars at Wits University Back Row: Prof Adam Habib (Vice Chancellor), Irvin Jim, Ivana Garvanski, Kgomotso Sekhukhune, Tayana Magatti, Nneka Nwodo, Humayra Akhalwaya, Francesca Martis and Ms Dina Goncalves Front Row: Jamie Moyce, Claudia Steinke, Sherry Jiang, Nawaal Santos and Lerato Letele

 

 

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