Musawenkosi, a young maths prodigy from KwaThema’s Ext 3 in Ekurhuleni, is proving that determination knows no bounds. In 2023, the Zimisele Secondary School student defied the odds by winning the prestigious SAIPA Accounting and Maths Olympiad, outshining students from some of the country’s most affluent schools. Now, in 2024, he has soared to even greater heights, earning a place as Gauteng’s Top Matric Learner after scoring an impressive 1,721 marks in his final exams.Despite coming from humble beginnings, Musawenkosi’s journey has been one of resilience and ambition. In grade 11, he faced challenges that many might consider insurmountable, yet he triumphed, earning a sponsorship that provided him with the data to focus on his studies. This support helped him excel in his grade 12 year, securing top marks across all his subjects, including a remarkable 299/300 in Mathematics.
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