Mzansi Relates to ‘Genius’ Crashing Out Over Matric Results After 4 Years

• A young South African man shared how his heart is still aching after graduating from high school four years ago 
• The chap could not get over his grades and crashed out in a now-viral TikTok video where Mzansi consoled him
• Social media users related to the gent’s pain and shared their stories in a thread of 276 comments 

The final matric exams are one of the most important set of tests for high schoolers who hope to continue their studies.

A lot of scholars study hard to obtain rewarding results that include numerous distinctions or at least an admission to a bachelor’s degree.

Mzansi relates to gent crashing out over matric results after 4 years

A young South African chap, Thando Ntshangase opened up old wounds after he shared a relatable video on TikTok. The young man pulled out his matric certificate from four years ago and crashed out after scanning it.

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The gent was still not over the fact that he was short of 1% to earn himself a distinction. Ntshangase edited the video well with a trending background track that evoked sadness.

His followers and other TikTokkers were reminded of a memory that haunted them since they graduated high school and hoped to bury it in the back of their minds.

He captioned his now-viral clip that generated 175K views:

“That 79% on your matric certificate still haunts you to this day and it's been four years now. Matric results. Students receive their results with a 50% pass.”

Ntshangase also posts a lot of relatable content on his TikTok that Mzansi loves, but this one touched many who were vulnerable enough to share similar stories.

In order to obtain a distinction in matric, one needs to score an overall mark of 80% or higher. 50% and above is the desirable pass rate that most people settle for.

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Watch the TikTok video below:

Mzansi relates to gent haunted by matric results from four years ago 

Social media users related to the chap’s story and shared their stories in a thread of over 200 comments:

@NkanyisoWise cried:

“You don’t really get it. I have 79%, 78 and 77%.”

@Mhlengi Sabela highlighted their struggles:

“Guys some of us have 29% so be grateful hey?”

@MaMgabe explained her dilemma:

“I have four 79%. I wish to go back to school.”

@Tiyyi H Mdaka remembered:

“Same, bro same. What’s worse is I got two 79%.”

@Thando commented:

“I got 78% for Maths lit and Life orientation.”

@KW3NA_ shared:

“I applied for a re-mark.”

@khulakmhlophe crashed out in the comments:

“78% Maths Lit, 77% Economics I won’t forgive myself. I was aiming for six distinctions but I got four.”

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• A 2025 matriculant was honoured by her school with a leadership position for her excellent academic achievements.
• A South African woman finally enjoyed the fruits of her labour after hustling for a better life since she failed matric.
• Two best friends celebrated passing matric the second time around after applying for a rewrite the following year.

Source: Briefly News