Meet Zac Erasmus: A Top Johannesburg Matriculant Who Bagged 9 Distinctions

• Zac Erasmus, a matriculant from Johannesburg's St John's College, achieved a whopping nine distinctions
• The news of his achievements came after South African matriculants received their exam results
• While Zac was provisionally accepted at Stellenbosch University, he awaits a response from the prestigious Cambridge University

With the release of the matric results, students across the country proudly celebrate and share their remarkable achievements. Among these high achievers is a local student who earned an impressive nine distinctions, showcasing exceptional hard work and dedication.

Jozi learner takes it to the top

18-year-old Zac Erasmus, who attended St John's College in Johannesburg, received distinctions in English home language, Afrikaans first additional language, maths, IT, history, life orientation, and physical sciences, with an addition of English and maths, according to Sowetan Live.

The brilliant student also earned his place on the IEB's Outstanding Achievement list, ranking within the top 5% of IEB candidates in six or more subjects.

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Although he came out victorious, Zac shared with the publication that he found his chemistry exam challenging, with time constraints adding to the pressure. However, careful preparation helped him succeed.

Zac, who has been provisionally accepted at Stellenbosch University in the Western Cape, didn't only focus on his school work but also spent time running to relieve stress:

"There is a lot of pressure when you are in matric. It is important to enjoy the year, otherwise you will mess it and struggle. So, have fun, go out with friends, do sport, listen to music, and also have time to study."

While he thinks he will attend the local tertiary institution to study law, Zac still awaits Cambridge University's response.

"I want to study international law there."

St John's College celebrates more achievements

While Zac achieved much success in his school career, so did his peers.

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St John's College also celebrated 22 students who achieved an overall average of between 80% and 84%.

3 other stories about matric results

• One South African woman shared a cost-efficient method to check matric results without the use of data. Mzansi also shared their thoughts.
• The young singer Naledi Aphiwe celebrated a bachelor's pass and was flooded with congratulatory messages from her supporters.
• A local lady shared her story of making her first million while waiting for her matric results. Her choice to gamble outraged South Africans.

Source: Briefly News