2023 Matric top achiever: Thwala is grateful for support from her family, church and school

The 18-years-old Zonke Thwala from KwaZulu-Natal told Inside Education that despite challenging home circumstances she had to find ways to get the best matric results. 

Thwala, together with other 33 matriculants, were awarded as top performers with multiple distinctions by Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga on Thursday night.

Born in Verulam, she wants to study Bcom Accounting at the University of Pretoria.

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