Still defying the odds
A year on, top matric achievers of 2023 are pursuing their dreams — and learning about life
12 January 2025 - 00:00
A year ago, Olwethu Khumalo and Nomfundo Mthembu were among a small but exclusive group of matric pupils who defied the odds and changed their lives...
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