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Top matric 2025 pupil secures University of Pretoria medicine spot after brain surgery
Tiaan Bierman, top matric achiever from Durbanville High, earned eight distinctions and secured a UP medicine spot despite brain surgery, inspiring South Africans.
"Now this is unacceptable": Bakkie carrying learners on a trailer sparks outrage across SA
A viral X video showing learners being transported in a trailer sparked national outrage following the tragic death of 14 learners in Vanderbijlpark.
“Excellent initiative”: SA chimes in on Camps Bay High cellphone ban making international news
Camps Bay High School’s cellphone ban drew global attention after a French TV visit, sparking debate in SA as parents, teachers, and pupils weighed in on the policy.
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"Futures filled with success": Cape Town Reddam top matric achiever shares Cambridge and MIT dreams
Reddam House Durbanville top matric achiever Youkyum Kim achieved 93.4% average and applied to Cambridge University and MIT to study Mathematics.
"Love the hustle": South Africans applaud young man showing life after matric
A TikTok user reflected on his life post-matric, revealing his hustle as a Mr D driver, earning appreciation from South Africans for his determination.
"All the best, mama": 28-year-old single mom of two returns to school to fix her life, SA inspired
A viral TikTok video of a 28-year-old mother returning to Grade 11 after a 10-year break inspired thousands of social media users who showered her with praise.
“Other principals think it’s AI”: Principal’s zep dance fail with pupils has SA in stitches
A school principal attempted the popular zep dance with pupils, leaving South Africans entertained, amused, and in stitches as the video went viral online.
"Simply immeasurable": Joburg top matric pupil accepted at Harvard speaks on passion for drama
Joburg matric pupil Siza Gule earned a Harvard scholarship with 9 distinctions, crediting drama for helping him overcome his stutter and develop life skills.
Pupils escape unharmed as Kombi catches fire in Vosloorus
A kombi transporting pupils caught fire in Vosloorus, raising safety concerns in South Africa's scholar transport system amid strong social media reactions.
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