“We Have No Excuses”: Sister’s Tearful Reaction to Disabled Top Achiever’s Success Moves Mzansi

“We Have No Excuses”: Sister’s Tearful Reaction to Disabled Top Achiever’s Success Moves Mzansi

  • A heartwarming video showing a family's emotional reaction to their daughter being named among the top 39 matric achievers of 2024 has touched South Africans
  • The clip follows Malwandla Baloyi's earlier achievement story, where the learner from New Hope School revealed she pushed through physical pain during exams
  • Mzansi continues to celebrate the remarkable student's success, with many sharing how her story has inspired them, particularly those living with disabilities
A woman's post on her sister's matric pass goes viral.
A woman's post on her disabled sister's matric achievement has gone viral. Many have commented their congratulations to the hard worker. Images: @itss.manana
Source: TikTok

In a touching follow-up to the story of Malwandla Baloyi's remarkable academic achievement, her proud sister shared how the family celebrated the news of her placement among South Africa's top matriculants.

Content creator and Kalon Models founder @itss.manana posted the clip capturing her family's emotional celebration of Malwandla, who persevered through physical challenges to achieve academic excellence.

A woman posted a video of her family celebrating their disabled daughter's matric success.
A woman's post on her disabled sister's matric achievement has gone viral. Many have commented their congratulations to the hard worker. Images: @itss.manana
Source: TikTok

In her heartfelt caption, the content creator wrote:

"Tell me why I'm in TEARS!!! At 2 am in the morning Malwandla!!! 2 am girl 😂 You have made me such a proud big sister. 🥹❤️"

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She added that her sister's determination despite experiencing pain during exam season made her admire her even more.

Watch the video below.

SA celebrates remarkable achievement

The video sparked an outpouring of support from social media users:

@Bekazi Berckiey Mongwe admitted:

"Not me chopping onions for a stranger on the net! Love this 'MALWANDLA!' 🥹🏿🤍"

@Pasi13 related:

"Being a person with a disability myself, we can do it, very proud of you."

@Brigalia_B celebrated:

"We as the baloyi's are very happy and proud 😭🥺🔥Small girl, big God 🥺"

@Phemelo shared:

"If those are your parents 😭🥹 Super humble and great people to serve🥰 Had the privilege of meeting them on the 16th Dec 2024."

@Dzuni_J praised:

"No one deserves it more than you do Malwandla, you're such a kind soul and an inspiration to others🥹❤️❤️"

@B🎀 added:

"Ohhhh, I saw her on TV. My mom was celebrating her like we know her personally. May God continue to shine on her 🥺"

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3 other matric success stories

  • Briefly News recently reported on a determined student whose hard work paid off as she secured both distinctions and a scholarship to study in America, leaving Mzansi inspired by her achievements.
  • One brave young woman showed remarkable resilience by deciding to repeat Grade 12, sharing that she was doing it for herself and encouraging others to face their fears.
  • Despite the initial disappointment, a woman's positive outlook after not passing matric touched many hearts as she shared her story of pushing forward with faith.

Source: Briefly News

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Nerissa Naidoo (Human Interest Editor) Nerissa Naidoo is a versatile writer and editor with expertise across platforms. Currently a human interest writer at Briefly News, she began her career contributing to Morning Lazziness and later specialized in professional documents at Featherpen.org. As a TUW ghostwriter, she focused on non-fiction, while her editorial roles at National Today and Entail.ai honed her skills in content accuracy and expert-driven editing. You can reach her at nerissa.naidoo@briefly.co.za