"If life hands you lemons, make lemonade." That's the philosophy behind the shining example set by young Samu Njoa.

Born into poverty and neglect, he was placed in our Polokong Children's Home at an early age. But nothing could stop this determined young man from turning his life into a success story.

With two distinctions and other high marks, Sam was one of the top three matriculants at his school last year, and has just been awarded a bursary to study for a BSc in geology at Wits University.

He is so excited! How tragic it would be if he was denied this opportunity. But the fact is, even though his tuition fees will be covered by the bursary, it takes money to go to university.

Books alone add up to a staggering R6 000. Then there's the cost of staying in Res, transport, stationary, food and toiletries.

Please help this deserving and talented young man take his place at Wits by making your donation online now.

Any amount you can manage will be a huge help – whether it's R100, R300, R500 or even the R5 000 needed to buy a laptop to help Sam study.

Don't let this dream of a bright future die through lack of money. Your kindness is appreciated more than you can imagine!