“Such Insight From a Young Man”: Young Man Bags 7 Distinctions and Opens Up About His Journey
- A young man from Alexandra township led by example in his role at St David's Marist Inanda as a head boy after bagging seven distinctions
- The confident leader shared how he managed to find a balance between the kasi boy who came from a township school and his new space in a clip shared by the school on X
- The video attracted floods of comments from social media users who praised the intelligent boy, wishing him success in his education journey
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A Grade 12 learner from Alexandra township is among the matriculants who have made Mzansi proud after securing seven distinctions.
The former head boy was captured in a video later shared on the school's X account under the handle @inandaspirit. In it, he explained how he coped coming from a township environment to a mixed-race setting and became a leader.
The matriculant shares his journey to leadership
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In the clip, Fhatuwani shares that he got into St David's Marist through a scholarship his aunt introduced him to in Grade 7. He documents struggles adjusting to the changes from an all-black environment in a township school to a mixed-race setup, but in Grade 9, he finally found a balance.
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He adds that he started understanding that he is the same person at school and home, which helped him find a balance and set academic, leadership and social goals.
Watch the clip below:
The boy touches hearts
After watching the clip, many viewers understood how he earned the leadership position. Others wished he could be given a public platform to inspire and motivate children his age. His video resonated with many social media users who said he was destined for greatness.
User @pedvr added:
"Such insight from a young man. And he figured it out in Gr 9."
User@ConnieMotshumi said:
"Congratulations Fhatu! 🙌🏾 you defied the odds, from Alexandra to Sandton!"
User @DMatshoba commented:
"Well done, boy! How I wish these inspirational stories could be shared far and wide for the black child to know that it's possible."
User @lungie_klaas shared:
"If I were a betting man, I would bet my bottom dollar that the little sister is going to be a success. The way you see her pride towards her brother shows how he is a role model for her."
User @Fhatuwa03 added:
"Well done Bitso🥳🥳we are that good🤣🤣🤣."
User @thee_adv said:
"This is inspirational 🙌🏾."
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