The Makhesha Family, a family of proud UCT alumni, has established the Khoro Makhesha LLB Scholarship in honour of their son Khoro Makhesha, who tragically passed away in May 2023. Khoro completed his LLB in the Faculty of Law (Class of 2019), served as a Teaching Assistant in Commercial Law, and was undertaking his LLM at the time of his passing.

Khoro Makhesha was a much-loved student, friend and colleague in the Faculty, who lived his life as a thoughtful and compassionate individual, deeply engaged in community service. Khoro was not only an intelligent and diligent scholar but he also demonstrated unwavering determination in both academic pursuits and extracurricular activities. As a deep thinker, he consistently dedicated his time to empowering youth through educational initiatives, always striving to inspire and uplift others. His commitment to achieving academic and professional excellence was evident in his every endeavour, leaving a lasting legacy of kindness, wisdom, and impactful contributions to his immediate and broader community.

In memory of their son, the Makhesha Family has established this scholarship to support and encourage students who embody the qualities and aspirations most valued by Khoro. The value of the scholarship award is variable, depending on available funding and number of applicants. The scholarship is intended as a contribution to tuition fees. Support for this scholarship from Makhesha family members and friends have meant that the Faculty is able to call for applications for the 2025 Khoro Makhesha LLB Scholarship. 

The application form and deadline are available here.