Male – Grade 09
Who is my Hero? My Mom because despite her limited education, and being a single parent, she always pushes me and my big brother to study hard and to emulate my brother who will be graduating to be a doctor next year.
Favourite Subject: Maths
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Basketball
What he wants to be when he grows up? Successful Businessman

Female – Grade 09
Who is my Hero? My mom – she is trying to make life better for me and my sisters
Favourite Subject: Afrikaans
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Basketball
What she wants to be when she grows up? Doctor

Male – Grade 09
Favourite Subject: English
Favourite Sport: Soccer
What he wants to be when he grows up? A Businessman/Coding

Female – Grade 11
Who is my Hero? My brother – he is educated and has taught me that no matter how hard the circumstances are, never give up and never lose hope.
Favourite Subject: Maths
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Marimba
What she wants to be when she grows up? Lawyer

Female – 1st Year Tertiary
Favourite Subject: Afrikaans
Favourite Sport: Squash
What she wants to be when she grows up? A Pilot

Male – 1st Year Tertiary

Who is my Hero? My heroes are my friends because I’ve come to an understanding of what happens within them and that has given me a better understanding of myself. Now I’m able to appreciate the little things that I have and put myself before everyone else without neglecting them.
Favourite Subject: Accounting
Hobbies and afterschool activities: Socializing and playing Soccer
What he wants to be when he grows up? A Chartered Accountant

Male – Grade 09
Favourite Subject: English
Favourite Sport: Soccer
What he wants to be when he grows up? A Writer

Male – Grade 10
Favourite Subjects: English
Favourite Sport: Basketball
What he wants to be when he grows up? A Businessman

Female – Grade 10
Favourite Subject: English
Favourite Sport: Swimming
What she wants to be when she grows up? A Geologist

Female – 2nd Year Tertiary
Who is my Hero? My mom – when I go through difficult times, she is able to keep me in the right mind and help me focus and get through those difficult times. [expand title=”Read More”]
Favourite Subject: Economics
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Reading fiction books
What she wants to be when she grows up? Private Investigator or Lawyer [/expand]

Female – Grade 09
Favourite Sport: Running
What she wants to be when she grows up? A Teacher

Male – Grade 10
Who is my Hero? Stephen Curry (professional basketball player) – saved me from a hard time in my life by making me fall in love with basketball.
Favourite Subject: Technology
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Basketball

Female – 3rd Year Tertiary
Highlight of my journey with Bokamoso:
Impact of having a mentor:
In 5 years’ time I will be…

Female – Tertiary 4th Year – Funder by NSFAS
Favourite Subject: History
Favourite Sport: Girls Soccer
What she wants to be when she grows up? A Philosopher

Male – Grade 12
Favourite Subject: Afrikaans
Favourite Sport: Soccer
What he wants to be when he grows up? An Architect

Female – 3rd Year Tertiary – BCom Accounts, GLEF Funding

Highlight of my journey with Bokamoso: My hard work was recognized and appreciated.
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The impact of having a mentor: Having a mentor can be the most valued professional relationship ever. My mentor has played a significant role in the past years I have had her. She has increased my self-esteem and enhanced my time management skills with always saying “one step after the other”. The tough love from her has kept me going and made me realise that she is there to guide me and not lead me.

In 5 year’s time I will be: A graduate in BCom Accounting, working in a successful company that will value my expertise. I will be in the process of learning agricultural skills from my father, whilst helping him with his farm.[/expand]

Male – Grade 9
Who is my Hero? Lionel Messi – he inspires me to do better in everything I do.
Favourite Subject: Maths
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Soccer
What he wants to be when he grows up? Professional Football Player

Female – Grade 3
Who is my Hero? My mom – she wants the best for me and the best education for me.
Favourite Subject: English
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Soocer and playing cards
What she wants to be when she grows up? Policewoman

Female – Grade 7
Favourite Subject: Maths, English, Afrikaans
Favourite Sport: Netball
What she wants to be when she grows up? A Teacher

Male – Tertiary 2nd Year Farming Learnership
Favourite Subject: Maths and Science
Favourite Activity: Exploring
What he wants to be when he grows up? A Mechanical Engineer

Male – 1st Year Tertiary
Favourite Subjects: Geography and History
Favourite Sport: Soccer
What he wants to be when he grows up? A Comedian

Female – Grade 2
Who is my Hero? My grandmother – she always makes sure that I am happy and respectful.
Favourite Subject: English
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Baking and netball
What she wants to be when she grows up? Teacher

Female – Grade 4
Favourite Subject: Maths
Favourite Activity: Reading and Singing
Favourite Sport: Ballet
What she wants to be when she grows up? A Doctor

Male – Grade 2
Favourite Subject: English
Favourite Sport: Soccer
What he wants to be when he grows up? A Police Officer

Male – Grade 05
Favourite Activity: Reading
Favourite Sport: Soccer and Horse-Riding
What he wants to be when he grows up? A Pilot

Female – Grade 11
Favourite Subject: Maths
Favourite Sport: Gymnastics

Female – 1st Year Tertiary
Favourite Subject: Reading
Favourite Sport: Netball
What she wants to be when she grows up?  A Ballerina

Female – Grade 10

Who is my Hero? My mom 
Favourite Subject: Maths
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: I would like to learn how to play the saxophone
What she wants to be when she grows up? A Lawyer

Male – Grade 11
Who is my Hero? Isreal Adesanya (UFC fighter) – he inspires me of the way he grew up and the way he went from nothing to something all because of his hard work and now he’s a Champion in the UFC
Favourite Subject: Biology
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Hockey
What he wants to be when he grows up? Hockey Player or Trader

Male – 3rd Year Tertiary – AFDA Business Degree

Highlight of my journey with Bokamoso: My journey with Bokamoso has really impacted me. Through education I was exposed to a lot of things that inspired me, such as sports, knowing what you want in life and having a vision. [expand title=”Read More”]

Impact of having a mentor: Having a mentor helped relieve a few questions I’d have every now and again about different topics relating to growing up and life choices.
In 5 years’ time I see myself as a well-known actor, successful entrepreneur, driving my own car and taking care of myself.[/expand]

Female – Grade 08
Favourite Subject: English
Favourite Sport: Soccer
What she wants to be when she grows up? A Teacher

Male – Grade 08
Who is my Hero? Nkosi Jonhson – he urged the SA government to give the mothers with HIV/Aids anti-drugs that would save the lives of tens of thousands of children in South Africa every year.
Favourite Subject: Natural Science
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Rugby
What he wants to be when he grows up? Pilot

Female – 2nd Year Tertiary
Favourite Subject: Maths
Favourite Interest:Modelling
What she wants to be when she grows up? An Accountant

Female – 1st Year Tertiary
Favourite Subject: Maths
Favourite Sport: Netball
What she wants to be when she grows up? A Teacher

Female – Grade 8
Who is my Hero? My mom, she is the best person I know
Favourite Subject: EMS
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Cooking
What she wants to be when she grows up? Lawyer

Male – 3rd Year Tertiary – Sport Science, TUT
Highlight of your journey with Bokamoso:
Impact of having a mentor:
In 5 years’ time I will be…

Male – Grade 08
What he wants to be when he grows up?A Professor at Stellenbosch University

Male – 1st Year Tertiary
Who is my Hero? Elon musk – He constantly proves that anything is possible
Favourite Subject: IT
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Hockey and Gym
What he wants to be when he grows up? Software Developer

Male – 2nd Year Tertiary
Favourite Subject: Art
Favourite Sport: Cricket
What he wants to be when he grows up? An Inventor

Female – 3rd Year Teaching Internship at Rivonia Primary
HIghlight of my journey with Bokamoso: My journey with Bokamoso started when I was in grade R, in 2009. They have been with me throughout my schooling career and supported my family immensely financially. [expand title=”Read More”].

Through Bokamoso I have had the privilege of attending Jeppe High School for girls where I matriculated in 2021 as deputy head girl. My high school experience was filled with so many opportunities such as travelling beyond our provincial boarders. As a result of having Bokamoso in my life those were opportunities I was able to explore. They have supported and relived the financial burden placed on my family enabling me to have a successful schooling career.

Impact of having a mentor: Bokamoso provided me with a mentor which I’ve been with for 6 years. She helped me in grade 7 as I was faced with the challenge of choosing a perfect high school. She has supported me throughout my schooling, and continues to support and give advice with any important decisions I’m faced with. My mentor helped me when choosing suitable subject choices for the rest of high school, as well as provided me with guidance when venturing into what I’d do after my high school experience. My mentor has become a significant part of my life and I am entirely grateful to Bokamoso for providing me with one.

In five years’ time I’d like to be in a place in my life where I am happy with what I’m doing and proud of the decisions I’ve made. I’d love to have obtained my degree, and work in a wonderful institution surrounded by passionate people. Sporting wise, I’d love to be playing in a cricket team environment which is filled with happiness and growth.[/expand]

Male – 3rd Year Tertiary – CA(SA) at UCT, Ninety-One Changeblazers Bursary

Favourite Subject: Maths
Favourite Sport: Soccer
What he wants to be when he grows up? A Soccer Player

Male – 2nd Year Tertiary
Favourite Subject: Geography
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Squash and First Aid
What he wants to be when he grows up? Marketing Manager

Male – Grade 09
Who is my Hero? My Hero(es) (are) my friends because they always encourage me to chase my dreams
Favourite Subject: Maths
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Dancing
What he wants to be when he grows up? Chef

Female – Grade 10
Favourite Subject: English and Maths
Favourite Sport: Netball and Hockey
What she wants to be when she grows up? A Doctor

Female – Grade 09
Who is my Hero? My hero is my mentor – she is always there for me, helps me in everything and in every way she can.
Favourite Subject: Maths
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Netball
What she wants to be when she grows up? Pilot

Female – Grade 08
Favourite Sport: Netball
What she wants to be when she grows up? A Teacher

Female – 2nd Year Tertiary
Favourite Subject: Hospitality and Life Skills
Favourite Sport: Netball and Singing
What she wants to be when she grows up? A Pastry Chef

Male – ISCL 5
Favourite Subject: Maths, English, LS, Afrikaans
Favourite Sport: Swimming, Soccer, Athletics, Singing
What he wants to be when he grows up? A Mechanical Engineer

Male – 2nd Year Tertiary
Who is my Hero? Isaiah – whereas his background didn’t look so good he managed to get a turning point to become successful in life
Favourite Subject: History [expand title=”Read More”]

Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Gym and Rowing
What he wants to be when he grows up? Attorney [/expand]

Female – Grade 11
Favourite Subject: Maths
Favourite Sport: Athletics and Netball
What she wants to be when she grows up? A Doctor

Female – Grade 10
Favourite Subject: Maths
Favourite Sport: Netball
What she wants to be when she grows up? Business Woman and a Model

Female – 3rd Year Tertiary – Architecture – UJ, NSFAS Funding

Highlight of my journey with Bokamoso: To have had first-hand experience of Cathrine and how she’s so lovely with everyone and cares about every single child and does her best for everyone to reach their full potential.

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Impact of having a mentor: Having a mentor in my life really taught me he trait of sharing and being comfortable enough to share things (in confidence). I was also taught how to love myself, the people around me and God and (to) always put everything before God.

In 5 years’ time I will be an aspiring, strong, smart and respected young female Architect with the plan of one day opening her own architectural practice.[/expand]

Male – 3rd Year Tertiary –  Teaching Internship at Bishops, funded by Olico
Favourite Subjects: EMS (Economic Management Sciences)
Favourite Sport: Rugby
What he wants to be when he grows up? Biokineticist or physiotherapist

Male – Grade 06
Favourite Subject: Maths
Favourite Sport: Tennis
What he wants to be when he grows up? Policeman

Male – Grade 12

Who is my Hero? My mom
Favourite Subject: Geography
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Football and Cross-country
What he wants to be when he grows up? Lawyer

Male – Grade 11

Who is my Hero? Zach Porthen because his rugby and captaincy skills inspire me
Favourite Subject: Economics and Accounting
Favourite Sport: Rugby
What he wants to be when he grows up? A rugby player

Male – Grade 04
Favourite Subject: Maths
Favourite Sport/Hobby: Rugby/Riding bikes and Yoga
What he wants to be when he grows up? A Policeman.

Male – Grade 02
Favourite Subject: Playing with Lego and puzzles
Favourite Sport: Soccer
What he wants to be when he grows up? A Pilot

Female – Grade 03
Who is my Hero? J-Hope – he is a good dancer
Favourite Subject:  Information Technology
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Playing games
What she wants to be when she grows up? Doctor

Female – Grade 05
Favourite Subject: Maths
Favourite Sport: Swimming
What she wants to be when he grows up? A Firefighter

Male – Grade 05
Who is my Hero? My father because he cares about me.
Favourite Subject: Maths
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Soccer
What he wants to be when he grows up? Architect

Female – Grade 08
Who is my Hero? My mother because she is kind and is always there for me
Favourite Subject: Maths
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Chess
What she wants to be when she grows up? Not sure

Female – Grade 04
Favourite Subject: Art
Favourite Sport: Swimming
She wants to become: a Doctor

2nd Year Tertiary
Favourite Subject: Hospitality
Favourite Sport: Swimming
What he wants to be when he grows up? A Professional Chef

Male – Grade 03
Favourite Subject: English
Favourite Sport: Soccer
What he wants to be when she grows up? A Writer

Female – Grade 11
Favourite Subject: Maths and English
Favourite Sport: Chess
What she wants to be when she grows up? A Biochemist

Male – Grade 10
Favourite Subject: Mathematics
Favourite Sport: Soccer
What he wants to be when he grows up: He would like to be a charted accountant

Female – Grade 07
Favourite subject: English
Favourite sport: Netball
She wants to be a Chef

Male – Grade 10
Favourite Subject: Maths
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Soccer and Rugby
What he wants to be when he grows up? Doctor

Female – Grade 06
Who is my Hero? 
Favourite Subject: Natural Science
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Playing Netball and reading books
What she wants to be when she grows up? Doctor

Female – Grade 04
Favourite Subject: Math
Favourite Sport: Hockey
What she wants to be when she grows up? An actress

Female – Grade 0
Who is my Hero? My Dad
Favourite Subject: Drawing
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Music and dancing
What she wants to be when she grows up? Doctor

Male – Grade 02
Who is my Hero? 
Favourite Subject: Playing in the treehouse
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Soccer, tennis and basketball
What he wants to be when he grows up? President

Female – Grade 03
Who is my Hero?
Favourite Subject: Maths
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Tennis, Ballet and Dance
What he wants to be when he grows up? Astronaut, Doctor or Scientist

Female – Grade 01
Who is my Hero? 
Favourite Subject: Painting and building things at school, especially sandcastles
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Ballet
What she wants to be when she grows up? Doctor

Female – Grade 01
Who is my Hero? My Mother
Favourite Subject: English
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Music and playing hockey
What she wants to be when she grows up? Doctor

Male – Grade 03
Who is my Hero? My Dad
Favourite Subject: Maths
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Swimming and Soccer
What he wants to be when he grows up? Mechanical Engineer

Female – Grade 03
Who is my Hero? My Grandma
Favourite Subject: Art
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Drawing and colouring and swimming
What she wants to be when she grows up? Doctor

Male – Grade 02
Who is my Hero? My Dad
Favourite Subject: Art
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Playing with my friends and building puzzles
What he wants to be when he grows up? Judge or Lawyer

Male – Grade 04
Who is my Hero? My Dad
Favourite Subject: Mathematics
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Sports, especially soccer
What he wants to be when he grows up? Doctor

Female – Grade 09
Who is my Hero? My brother
Favourite Subject: Creative Arts
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Reading, Drawing and Soccer
What she wants to be when she grows up? Animator and Fashion Designer

Female – Grade 03
Who is my Hero? 
Favourite Subject: Life Skills
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Netball
What she wants to be when she grows up? Doctor

Female – Grade 03
Who is my Hero? My mother
Favourite Subject: Reading
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Ballet
What she wants to be when she grows up? A Doctor

Male – Grade 07

Who is my Hero? My Mom and Dad
Favourite Subject: Afrikaans
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Playing soccer and riding a bicycle.
What he wants to be when he grows up? A Farmer

Male – Grade 05

Who is my Hero? My mom, because she always helps me with my homework and encourages me to read a lot so that I can reach and fulfil my goals to become a doctor.
Favourite Subject: Maths
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Soccer and Basketball
What he wants to be when he grows up? A Doctor

Male – Grade 01
Who is my Hero? My Dad
Favourite Subject: Art 
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Soccer
What he wants to be when he grows up? Doctor

Female – Grade 10
Who is my Hero? Dr. Tlabi
Favourite Subject: Math
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Netball 
What he wants to be when he grows up? A Paediatrician

Male – Grade 08
Who is my Hero? Lionel Messi
Favourite Subject: Economic Management Science 
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Soccer
What he wants to be when he grows up? Lawyer

Male – Grade 08
Who is my Hero? My Mom and Xoliswa Kakana
Favourite Subject: History and Mathematics
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Rugby
What he wants to be when he grows up? Unsure

Female – Grade 06
Who is my Hero? 
Favourite Subject:
Hobbies and favourite after school activities:
What she wants to be when she grows up?

Male – Grade 09
Who is my Hero? 
Favourite Subject: Technology
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Rugby
What he wants to be when he grows up? Animator

Male – Grade 09
Who is my Hero? My Mom
Favourite Subject: Accounting
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Trial Running
What he wants to be when he grows up? Accountant or Scientist

Male – Grade 09
Who is my Hero? Jesus Christ – in Him I find salvation
Favourite Subject: Maths, Science, History and Accounting
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Chess
What he wants to be when he grows up? Unsure

Male – Grade 09
Who is my Hero? 
Favourite Subject: Life Science
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Soccer
What he wants to be when he grows up? Neurosurgeon

Male – Grade 02
Who is my Hero? Lionel Messi
Favourite Subject: English and Maths
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Soccer
What he wants to be when he grows up? Engineer

Male – Grade 0
Who is my Hero? 
Favourite Subject: Helping people
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Cricket
What he wants to be when he grows up? Fireman

Female – Grade 04
Who is my Hero? Her Mom
Favourite Subject: Maths and Art
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Rhythmic gymnastics, dancing and swimming
What she wants to be when she grows up?  A mom, an art teacher and a book illustrator

Female – Grade 03
Who is my Hero? My Mom
Favourite Subject: Mathematics
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Netball
What she wants to be when she grows up? Teacher

Male – Grade 0
Who is my Hero? 
Favourite Subject:
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Swimming
What he wants to be when he grows up? A policeman or superhero

Male – Grade 10
Who is my Hero? My Mother
Favourite Subject: English and Life Orientation
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Chess and Photography
What he wants to be when he grows up? Accountant, doctor and part-time photographer

Male – Grade 08
Who is my Hero? My parents
Favourite Subject: Maths
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Basketball
What he wants to be when he grows up? An entrepreneur & my ultimate goal is to have my own car brand.

Female – Grade 02
Who is my Hero? My mother
Favourite Subject: Maths
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Playing Ball
What she wants to be when she grows up? Doctor

Female – Grade 06
Who is my Hero? My dad
Favourite Subject: English
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Reading
What she wants to be when she grows up? Nurse

Female – Grade 0

Who is my Hero? My Grandmother – she always helped me when I was little.
Favourite Subject: Art
Hobbies and favourite after school activities: Painting and drawing
What she wants to be when she grows up? Make-up Artist or Hairdresser