By Sabeeha Mansoor

The Rhodes Scholarship is one of the oldest scholarships for postgraduate study and is arguably one of the most coveted and competitive scholarships to obtain. Only about 80 candidates worldwide are awarded the scholarship, and SAWIP alumnus Sabeeha Mansoor (’10) will represent one of the twelve from South Africa - in the Class of 2012.

While she awaits her start at Oxford University in September, Sabeeha will work for Bain & Company in Johannesburg, a large consulting firm headquartered in the US. She begins her training next month at US-headquarters.

About her Rhodes award, Sabeeha says: “In September of 2012, I hope to be reading for a Masters in Economics for Development. This is a degree that speaks to my passion for development economics and my desire to work in the field more actively. I am both excited and nervous. I have no doubt that my experiences as a SAWIP 2010 team member contributed to my ability to articulate my dreams with enough conviction to have been selected from a pool of truly outstanding candidates.”

SAWIP 2012 Applications OPEN

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" Lao-tzu.

Take your first step and apply for SAWIP now! Go to www.sawip.org/apply to read more.

Applications open from the 30th January to 24th February.

UCT: For all UCT interested students, join us for a Q'n A session:

Date: Friday 17 February

Time: 1-2pm

Venue: Hoerikwaggo Building LT 2

By Thuli Montana (SAWIP TM 2012)

SAWIP UWC Recruitment Table. Kim Williams (SAWIP PM), Abednigo Nkosi (SAWIP Alumnus 2011) and Mpumi Vunguvungu (SAWIP Alumnus 2011)

It is yet another year and as always, the SAWIP family tree ought to grow. This year SAWIP has raised the bar in all aspects in order to sustain and live up to its vision, which is to “inspire, develop and support a diverse new generation of emerging South African leaders within multiple disciplines”. The search for a new cohort of aspiring young leaders who serve has begun.

On the evening of the 4th of January, SAWIP board member, Peter Rogan, hosted a lovely dinner for a few of SAWIP's board members, donors and alumni. Not only did we enjoy beautiful Cape Town weather, but it was soon discovered that Peter himself is an excellent braaimaster!

The Management and Boards of SAWIP would like to congratulate Dinika Govender and Thuli Montana for being chosen as the 2012 Team Managers. Both Dinika and Thuli are alumni of the SAWIP 2011 Team.

Dinika Govender

December 2011- SAWIP recently welcomed several new board members on both sides of the ocean in an effort to build capacity for stronger program development. In the United States, we are delighted to welcome Mr. Albert Maartens, COO and President of Standard Americas, Inc., and Ambassador Robert Perry, Vice President for International Programs at the Corporate Council on Africa. Both previously served on the SAWIP-US Advisory Committee.

The SAWIP graduation was held on the 23rd September 2011 at the Lord Neethling Restaurant, Neethlingshof Estate in Stellenbosch. Our guest speaker, Professor Lulu Tshiwula (UWC Deputy Vice Chancellor - Student Development & Support) commended this year’s Team for what they have done thus far and urged them to continue on their path of serving their communities.

2011 LEADERS FOR LEADERSHIP DINNER

“I was deeply impressed by the quality of your alumni. I was also surprised at the quality of the thought that had gone into the overall planning. This was not just another dinner. The guests were really made to feel special and the quality of the overall entity was evident…… I am more than happy to support this type of initiative because it stands out like a beacon of excellence………..”
Anthony Turton

Despite the cold winds and harsh rain, the SAWIP Team of 2011 gathered at the residence of Robert Kotze (head of Post Graduate and International Office at Stellenbosch University) on Thursday evening, 1 September, to meet with Mr Steven Georgala, managing director of Maitland management group and SAWIP supporter.

A few SAWIP 2011 Team members were able to make a morning meeting with the High Commissioner of the UK of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at her Cape Town Residence.