Onesimo Ndyalvani from Sunrise Combined College got two distinctions. Onesimo said he is going to study commercial law. He said: "I want to thank my parents, directors of the school and mostly the teachers. My secret was allocating study time accordingly and avoiding, by all means, straining my mind."
Gauteng’s exceptional 2018 matric pass rate still remains a hot topic, especially in Tembisa.
The Tembisan caught up with some of the former learners to discover their secrets to exceptional school performance.
Tiisetso Xaba from Ingqayizivele Secondary school got eight distinctions: 99% in physical science, 94% in accounting, 93% in geography (additional subject), 93% in life orientation, 86% in English, 90% in mathematics, 86% in life sciences and 82% in Sepedi Home Language. Tiisetso said: “People discouraged me from taking an extra subject which became my eighth subject. They said I was causing too much work for myself. Even though people do not believe in you, you can still make it nonetheless. Ad
Tanatswa Garapo from Bertharry English Private School got four distinctions. Tanatswa said: “I have been waiting for this since the beginning of 2018. A lot of people did not believe I could make it with distinctions. I did. My secret was studying hard and enjoying my matric year. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Thanks to my mom and grandmother, they kept on motivating me. Teachers as well kept on pushing us to do our best. My advice to the 2019 class is to keep pushing hard. It is jus
Sanele Nkosi from Jiyane Secondary School got six distinctions: 94% in mathematics, 80% in English, 87% in life sciences, 86% in physical sciences, 83% in life orientation and 85% in IsiZulu. Sanele said: “This is a dream come true, given the fact that I am the only person in my family to ever attain such results. I have outdone myself. I want to thank Dimension Data, which offers a Saturday school programme, for their massive contribution. My secret is commitment and healthy competition among f
Rachel Nezipho Mhlanga from Tembisa West Secondary School attained seven distinctions: 100% in economics, 97% in tourism, 90% in accounting, 89% in business studies, 86% in English First Additional Language, 85% in Isizulu Home Language and 83% in life orientation. Rachel said: “I am very happy. Doors will open and I can now further my studies. I will study chartered accountancy at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). My secret is studying very hard, doing research and devoting my time to my boo
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