Eliza Stewart

Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences, University of Cape Town – majoring in Environmental & Geographical Studies and Sociology (*final year)

• Reached three years of running Good Food Club Mowbray — a period that has brought a steep learning curve, particularly in developing financial and social skills
• Built a trust-based relationship with members, as stock is often purchased and orders placed with businesses in advance, relying on members to pay promptly
• Communicated club culture and values consistently to all members
• Earned trust from suppliers by committing to payments within one week, as commercial supermarkets may take months to pay

I deeply admire Rev René August, who is my godmother and has also been a mentor figure in my life. René is an amazing communicator, able to move people and mobilise them towards justice. She is a deep thinker with a wide range of knowledge. I am constantly impressed by how much she knows and is willing to share, and by the depth of nuance she can hold. I appreciate how resolute she is in pursuing justice in the world and how she has publicly been a voice for the oppressed, such as the Palestinian people in Cape Town.