Curro Krugersdorp High School’s matriculants were filled with emotion as they stepped onto the school premises today, January 13, one final time to collect their matric results.

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After months of sleepless nights, exams and academic pressure, the Class of 2025 could finally breathe a sigh of relief. A total of 65 matriculants eagerly gathered, with smiles, laughter and a few nervous moments filling the air as results were received.

Despite achieving an impressive nine distinctions, Josh Grobler admitted that the anticipation leading up to results day was still nerve-racking.

No matter how well you think you’ve done, the stress is always there,” he said.

“But it’s a huge relief and an exciting moment to finally see the results.”

Ofentse Mogoboya shared that collecting matric results is never easy, but he remained confident throughout.

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“Even if you feel prepared, the day before results are always stressful,” he said. “But I’m happy and proud because my next chapter begins at Wits.”

As the excitement settled, many learners were seen sharing heartfelt farewells with friends and teachers, marking the end of their high school journey and the beginning of new paths ahead.