Mpumalanga’s top matric achiever, Luyanda Ndlozi of Elangwane Secondary School, has been rewarded with a new car, R66,000 in cash and a full bursary covering tuition, accommodation and study materials for her outstanding performance in the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams.
Ndlozi, who topped quintile 1 schools nationally, also received a range of prizes including a laptop, smart watch, power bank, bar fridge, microwave and other goodies from corporate sponsors.
Mpumalanga’s top achiever, Ndlozi Luyanda, has been rewarded with a brand-new car and R66 000 cash among the prizes for her matric results. pic.twitter.com/8qXOW0jFZN
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The provincial education department confirmed the prizes during an official announcement of the province’s results on Tuesday.
This year, Mpumalanga’s learners received an 86.55% pass rate, contributing to the 88% national figure.
Ndlozi is hoping to go to UCT to study mechatronics engineering.
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