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      South African Students

      9 Distinctions, 6 Elite University Offers and 1 Big Decision: Harvard

      9 Distinctions, 6 Elite University Offers and 1 Big Decision: Harvard

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 20, 2026 5,708 0

      A standout academic record, environmental activism, leadership roles and a passion for public health have helped South African student Ita Collins secure a place at Harvard University.   South Africa…

      Mooting

      SA Law Students Take On Most Prestigious Mooting Competition!

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyMay 8, 2026May 8, 2026 4,141 0

      Four SA law students became national champions of mooting, then went on to compete against 164 universities from around the world in the US!   Western Cape, South Africa (08…

      Hope is Contagious! The Joburg CBD Story We're Missing!

      Hope is Contagious! The Joburg CBD Story We’re Missing!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque March 7, 2026March 31, 2026 10,764 2

      Joburg’s inner city has a reputation. Crime, decay, broken buildings and abandoned dreams. That’s the story most of us believe. On Monday, I discovered another one.   Johannesburg, South Africa…

      How a Tray of Sweets Changed Rudolf Lakay Future!

      How a Tray of Sweets Changed Rudolf Lakay’s Future!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque March 1, 2026 1,515 0

      South Africa met Rudolf Lakay standing at a taxi rank with a tray of sweets. Today, he’s stepping into a future shaped by opportunity, education and belief.   South Africa…

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