Double dose of Grade Ones in Standerton

Three sets of twins started school for the first time on January 14, scattered all over schools in Standerton.

January 22, 2026

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twin girls in a hug — Sipokuhle and Siphesihle Mamba are in Grade One at Laerskool Jeugkrag. Photo: Zell-Mari de Jager

It’s the year of the twins in Standerton, as several schools have sets of twins who celebrated their first day of Grade One on January 14.

Sipokuhle and Siphesihle Mamba started their school journey at Laerskool Jeugkrag. Both girls want to be doctors when they grow up.

Ali and Aisha Mohammed’s first day of Grade One was at Standerton Primary School. Ali wants to be a soccer player when he grows up, and Aisha aspires to be a teacher.

Jaden and Iloené Stoltz are Grade One learners at Laerskool Kalie de Haas. Jaden wants to be a doctor when he grows up, and Iloené wants to be a brave policewoman.