Abuse, death and teen pregnancy: how social development beneficiaries overcame troubles to pass matric

Matric achievers tell of aunts, fathers and grandparents stepping up to help them

01 February 2024 - 22:03

A 2023 matriculant, Zandile Mavimbela, detailed how she completed her national senior certificate with a bachelor pass despite growing up in foster care after losing both parents as a child and then her younger sister to suicide. ..

There’s never been a more important time to support independent media.

From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to you.

For just R80 you can become a premium member (digital access) and support a publication that has played an important political and social role in South Africa for over a century of Sundays. You can cancel anytime.

Already subscribed? Sign in below.



Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.