From grief to greatness: Ekurhuleni pupil turns loss into academic success

His parents were not the only ones who contributed towards his success — his teachers and principal, Jabu Makhoba, were supportive and believed in him

14 January 2025 - 04:30 By VICKY ABRAHAM

Instead of lingering in pain after the loss of his grandfather and a best friend, a 2024 matriculant from Lethulwazi Comprehensive Secondary School in Ekurhuleni chose to turn his grief into motivation to work hard...

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