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About Red & Yellow

Where Commercial Logic meets Creative Magic

Creative thinking is still the most powerful skill of the future, but only if it’s paired with commercial savvy and the ability to adapt. That’s why we equip future thinkers, doers, and makers with the real-world, future-proof skills they need to thrive. Whether you're climbing the ladder or building something of your own, we’ll help you learn how business works – and how to make it work for you.

Educating for Impact

Explore the tangible diffference that Red & Yellow makes in the lives of real people and organisaions with our latest Community Engagement Report.

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"Red & Yellow is committed to enhancing educational accessibility and effectiveness." – Carmen Schaefer, Head of Academics

Leadership with a purpose

At Red & Yellow, successful business principles and inspired leadership aren’t just concepts that form part of the curriculum – they're part of our school’s backbone and embodied by those who are steering it towards even greater success.

Verusha Maharaj

Verusha Maharaj

Managing Director

Verusha is an industry stalwart in marketing and advertising, with vast experience in managing projects for start-ups and multinationals alike.

Andrew Allison

Andrew Allison

Chief Commercial Officer

Andrew comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience. As a corporate lawyer, accountant and B-BBEE specialist, he’s also a business problem-solver of note.

Carmen Schaefer

Carmen Schaefer

Head of Academics

Carmen is committed to new ideas and the power of creativity, and she firmly believes that it’s not just students who should strive to keep growing and evolving, but also the school.
 

Justin Pretorius

Justin Pretorius

Head of Technology and Operations

With a diverse background in technology leadership across blue-chip corporations and startups, Justin believes that technology plays an essential role in enhancing education.

Sarah Griffiths

Sarah Griffiths

Head of Marketing

Sarah embodies the ethos of Red & Yellow with her combination of creative and marketing experience. She is a strategic leader who is passionate about growing businesses.
 

Academic faculty

Carmen Schaefer

Carmen Schaefer

Head of Academics

Melissa Opperman

Melissa Opperman

Manager: School for Life Long Learning

Marilette Pretorius

Marilette Pretorius

Manager: Programme Development

Cindy-Lee Rix

Cindy-Lee Rix

Manager: Regulatory & Student Affairs