The intensity of propensity!! This is my first blog, and as I ref... Read more...

When history took brush strokes at the future it made sure that every colour was used. South Africa is a canvas on its own that is yet to be finished, and gazed upon in admirable wonder by the very world that has taken strokes that have changed the tints that history has provided. It is being that chosen colour that makes one to desire to always illuminate the canvas from a minute corner, to let the eyes of the world see t... Read more...

“Beginning with the ending in mind” Having never heard these words until selection camp when Papa John kept saying them as theme for the weekend (i believe). I guess this being my first blog I should follow the chronological order of the events. Well let’s skip the application, interview and head straight to the beginnin... Read more...

Legal Aid is provided to people across South Africa who require advice on civil matters and cannot afford to pay for the services of a lawyer. At Stellenbosch University, 28 of us final year law students consult at the Legal Aid Clinic under the supervision of admitted attorn... Read more...

The Sawip experience is of course a unique experience. The patriotism is refreshing, and it is incredible to see such a diverse group of young people, across race, class and gender, united by a single desire. The building of Africa, and the realisation of the aspiration that South Africa should indeed belong to all who call it home, and all who live in it, free to enjoy the freedoms of association and movement yes but also the right to realistically be able to have access to... Read more...

I’d heard all sorts of scary things about the SAWIP selection camp from various alumni of the programme and, to be honest, some of it turned out to be true. When you put, as Kim Williams described, thirty three “strong leaders with similar capabilities but in [different fields]” at a campsite in Glencairn, add a competitive... Read more...

Meeting yet another group of impressive young South Africans has lead me to a deep realization about our country: the post apartheid generation, now in their early twenties, possesses all the beneficial historical conscience that the end of apartheid created but also possesses less of the harmful baggage that hindered the generations before it. ... Read more...

Its not right or wrong. Its just different. Cultural relativism aside, this was one of the general themes of our orientation weekend. The anticipation and anxiety over, we had been selected to embark on a journey of growth and invaluable experience with an inspiring bunch of people. The jubilation and excitement culminated in a 5 course meal/ lesson in etiquette on the first... Read more...

SAWIP. Those four obscure letters on a simple poster which I passed a few times on campus could prove to make all difference. I perused the website a little and downloaded the application from which then sat on my desktop open and quietly calling me to complete it. Thank goodness I did. The 15 page was document somewhat intimidating so I took to it in little bouts of inspiration and... Read more...

As any journey, this one began with a ten-page application, an interview and a camp. Fifteen bright young minds have been chosen from a very large group of except... Read more...

Real world experience provided through six week internships in prestigious, professional environments in Washington, DC.... Read more...