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  • Applications Are Now Open for FACE of UP RAG 2025!

    Posted on June 02, 2025

    Do you have the passion, presence, and purpose to represent the heart of UP RAG? We are officially opening applications for FACE of UP RAG 2025/26, and this is your chance to step into the spotlight and become the face of community engagement, student spirit, and authentic leadership at the...

  • Happy Pride Month!

    Posted on June 01, 2025

    June marks the start of Pride Month, a powerful celebration of love, identity, courage, and the ongoing fight for equality for the LGBTQIA+ community. At UP RAG, we stand firmly for dignity, visibility, and justice for all — and we’re proud to be allies in the movement toward a more...

  • Packed With Care: Nourishing Hope on the Streets of Hatfield

    Posted on May 22, 2025

    On a crisp morning in Hatfield, the team gathered with a simple yet powerful mission — to nourish, connect, and uplift. What began with the thoughtful assembly of packaged fruits and drinks quickly turned into a heartfelt outreach that touched the lives of 150 individuals.

  • Poetry Evening: A Night of Words and Wonder

    Posted on May 20, 2025

    On the evening of May 15th, the atmosphere was charged with creativity and emotion as poetry lovers gathered to celebrate the art of spoken word. The Poetry Evening, held at the Graduate Centre, brought together a vibrant community of poets, performers, and enthusiasts for a night filled with...

  • Nominations Now Open for the 2025/26 Executive Committee

    Posted on May 16, 2025

    The call for student leadership has begun! Nominations are officially open for the 2025/26 Executive Committee. If you’re passionate about community engagement and committed to serving the student body, this is your opportunity to lead from the front. Serving on the Executive...

  • Uplifting Young Women: A Successful Pad Drive at Vukani-Mawethu Secondary

    Posted on May 16, 2025

    In a powerful collaboration between UP RAG, Respublica Urban Nest, and Health House, a pad drive was successfully carried out to support the menstrual health and dignity of learners at Vukani Mawethu High School. What began as a simple call to action turned into a deeply impactful...

  • Shaving for a Cause – Living Beyond Limits

    Posted on May 14, 2025

    On the 13th of May, the Piazza came alive with colour, compassion, and courage as students and staff came together for the CANSA Shavathon, held as part of the Beyond Limits event hosted by Docendo Day House. The air buzzed with purpose as heads were shaved, hair was sprayed in bold colours, and...

  • Period Poverty Ends With Us: Join the Pad Drive Today!

    Posted on April 30, 2025

    Every month, millions of girls and women across the country face a harsh reality—missing school, skipping work, or staying home simply because they lack access to menstrual hygiene products. This is period poverty, and it's time we do something about it. At its core, menstruation is a...

  • Key Committees Unite for a Day of Fun

    Posted on April 27, 2025

    On Saturday, the 26th of April, the park came alive with energy, laughter, and spirit as UP RAG, Student Sport Committee and Student Culture participated in a Key Committee Fun Day organised by UP RAG - a vibrant celebration of Student Life and the future leaders who will carry it forward....

  • Inspiring Futures: Career Expo and Stationery Drive at Madisong Secondary

    Posted on April 22, 2025

    On 11 April, a bright and hopeful day, UP RAG had the privilege of organising in a dynamic Career Expo and Stationery Drive hosted at Madisong Secondary School. This impactful outreach initiative aimed not only to expose learners to a variety of career paths available at the University of...

  • RAG, Let’s Be Real: A Courageous Conversation on Mental Health and Sex

    Posted on April 15, 2025

    On Thursday, 10 April, UP RAG hosted a powerful and enlightening Transformation Seminar titled “RAG Let’s Be Real”. The event brought together students for an open, honest, and much-needed dialogue on two topics often avoided due to societal taboos — mental health and sex....

  • UP RAG's Heartfelt Visit to Dr. Fabian & Florence Ribeiro Treatment Centre

    Posted on March 17, 2025

    On 14 March 2025, UP RAG, in partnership with the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS, and Gender (CSA&G at UP), had the privilege of visiting the Dr. Fabian & Florence Ribeiro Treatment Centre in Cullinan, Tshwane. The visit was part of UP RAG’s ongoing efforts to support and uplift...

  • UP RAG General Committee Formal Meet and Greet: A Great Success!

    Posted on March 08, 2025

    On 08 March 2025, the UP RAG General Committee hosted a highly successful Meet and Greet at Humanities 4-2, bringing together new and returning members for an inspiring day of connection, collaboration, and team building. The event provided a platform for members to learn about UP RAG's mission,...

  • UP RAG Visits Phyllis Robertson Home for Disabled Adults

    Posted on March 04, 2025

    As part of its ongoing outreach initiatives, UP RAG recently had the privilege of visiting the Phyllis Robertson Home for Disabled Adults, a care facility dedicated to providing support and companionship for adults with disabilities. Since its establishment in 1961, the home has been a sanctuary...

  • UP RAG Donates Half of Donations from RAG of Hope Day 2025 to SNAPP

    Posted on February 28, 2025

    In a remarkable act of generosity, UP RAG has donated half of the funds and donations raised during RAG of Hope Day 2025 to SNAPP (Student Nutrition and Aid Program), an initiative by the University of Pretoria's Department of Student Affairs. SNAPP supports students from disadvantaged...

  • RAG of Hope Day 2025: A Day to Remember!

    Posted on February 23, 2025

    On 22 February 2025, the University of Pretoria came alive with excitement and purpose as we celebrated RAG of Hope Day! This unforgettable event embodied the power of community, the spirit of giving, and the dedication that defines UP RAG. From the early morning setup to the bustling energy of...

  • RAG Week 2025: A Week of Dedication and Impact

    Posted on February 20, 2025

    The 2025 RAG Week, held from 17 to 21 February, was a week of dedication, collaboration, and impactful community service, culminating in the much-anticipated RAG of Hope Day on 22 February. As always, UP RAG led the charge, with the Executive Committee engaging with sub-council members and RAG...

  • Introducing the 2024/25 UP RAG General Committee

    Posted on February 17, 2025

    As a new term unfolds, we are thrilled to welcome the 2024/2025 UP RAG General Committee — a passionate, driven, and committed team of student volunteers ready to carry the torch of service, community, and campus spirit. This group represents the heart of UP RAG’s mission: students...

  • UP RAG Engages First Years During 2025 Orientation Week

    Posted on February 07, 2025

    The 2025 Orientation Week at the University of Pretoria was an exciting and memorable experience, with UP RAG taking center stage in welcoming the incoming first-year students. Held from February 3rd to February 6th at the Hatfield Campus Piazza, the Student Life Exhibition provided an excellent...

  • UP RAG 2024/25 RAG Partnerships

    Posted on October 21, 2024

    The University of Pretoria's Reach Out and Give (UP RAG) committee is excited to announce the 2024/25 RAG Partnerships, designed to foster collaboration, unity, and creativity across its diverse student structures. These partnerships, formed between residences, day houses, faculty houses, and...

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