Cullinan Diamond Mine (“CDM”) hosted the Annual Department of Education Gauteng North District Matric Awards on Friday 11 February 2022.
The awards ceremony took place at the Cullinan Centenary Sports Centre.
The Class of 2021 were honored and celebrated for excellent results despite being the class that endured two years of interrupted studies due to the Covi-19 pandemic.
CDM’s top scholarship learner, Raymond Mamabolo from Chipa-Tabane Secondary School, was rewarded with the CDM Top Achiever Blue Diamond Award during the ceremony.
Raymond also received the awards for the Top Performer for a Township School in South Africa; Top Learner in Mathematics, Physical Science and Life Sciences; and Top Learner in the Secondary Schools Improvement Programme (Gauteng).
With 100% obtained in three of his matric subjects (physical science, life sciences, and mathematics) this young scholar has big plans for his future.
“I plan on studying actuarial science at the University of Cape Town. I am excited about it as I would be starting a new journey in a brand new environment,” he said.
“Education is not only the government’s responsibility alone, and by partnering with the private sector we can change the impact of education in our communities” said the acting general manager of Cullinan Diamond Mine, Cyril Dakada.
CDM scholarship students who did exceptionally well in their final matric examinations, are Kutlwano Zimu from Lesedi Secondary School (1 distinction); William Mashego from Ekangala Comprehensive High School (5 distinctions); Bongani Masango from Ekangala Comprehensive High School (3 distinctions); Sabelo Mahlangu from Dan Kutu Mela (6 distinctions); Modipadi Mawala from Lesedi Secondary School (7 distinctions); Itumeleng Maphosa from Chipa-Tabane Secondary School (1 distinction); Mampekeng Mamabola from Chipa-Tabane Secondary School ( 7 distinctions); and Mbalenhle Ndhlovu from Ekangala Comprehensive High School (2 distinctions).
Finsch Diamond Mine (FDM) also celebrated Vuyo Mlungwana, a scholarship student since 2018 who achieved six distinctions in Setswana, English, mathematics, life orientation, engineering graphics and design and physical science.
Vuyo attended the K.P. Toto Technical and Comercial High School in Batlharos, Kuruman.
The award sponsors were Sasol, Beyond Mobility, Fly-fofa Aviation and Reaga Construction.
