As the class of 2025 prepares for life after school, three young men from Bethany House are gearing up for their studies and support from their community can help them pursue their goals.
Krugersdorp, South Africa (14 November 2025)- As 2025 wraps up, matriculants across the country are beginning to hear back from the universities and colleges they’ve spent months hoping for.
Bethany House Child and Youth Care Centre (CYCC) is celebrating three exceptional matriculants who are ready to take the next step in their education. These young men grew up allowing challenges to discourage them. Now, with plans to begin their studies in 2026, they are looking for support that will allow them to focus fully on building their futures without financial worry.
Jandre, Andrew, and Obinna have all secured paths that could completely transform their futures. Each of them has clear goals, a plan to work part-time where possible, and the motivation to succeed. What’s missing are resources to make these studies possible.
Bethany House is calling on anyone who is willing to help ensure that money is not the reason these promising futures stall.
Here are the three matriculants preparing to take their next steps.
Jandre is a quiet creative. Just lights up when talking about line work, design, and technical drawing. He’s been accepted into the Multi-Disciplinary Drawing Office Practice N4/NS programme at the Academic Institute of Excellence in Midrand. His one-year course costs R48,060, but he’s already off to a good start after receiving a laptop that meets the technical requirements.
Andrew has chosen real estate. He sees himself helping families find homes and building a life where he can uplift others. He has enrolled for the Occupational Certificate: Real Estate Agent (NQF4), which costs R32,054. What he still needs is a laptop and some financial support while he works part-time and studies toward his licence.
Tiger, or Obinna, has always had an instinct for fairness and helping others, which naturally led him toward the law. He is awaiting feedback on his application to study Law at the University of Johannesburg. If he gets in, NSFAS will cover the costs. If not, he plans to pursue a Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies at Stadio, a one-year programme costing around R25,000.
With the right support, Jandre, Andrew, and Tiger can build futures and inspire the next generation at Bethany House.
Anyone who would like to help can reach out to Antoinette Jonker, the Chief Operating Officer at Bethany House Trust, via email: coo@childincrisis.org.za
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