By Lebone Rodah Mosima
Siza Gule, a top-performing learner from St John’s College in Johannesburg, is set to begin his studies at the prestigious Harvard University in August, marking a major milestone in an already exceptional academic journey.
Gule achieved nine distinctions in the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations, finishing with an impressive 94% average. He said he intends to pursue a multidisciplinary programme that reflects his wide-ranging interests, including law, politics, theatre and literature.
“My interest is really to do a bunch of different things because I’m not entirely sure of one key thing that I want to focus on at the moment,” Gule said on Tuesday.
Known for his strong academic record as well as his creative flair, Gule’s passion for the arts was evident throughout his time at St John’s College, where he actively engaged in cultural and intellectual pursuits alongside his studies.
Looking ahead to life at Harvard, Gule said he is particularly excited about exploring creative disciplines while keeping his academic options open.
“I’m very much a creative person. Theatre and literature are definitely my biggest interests at the moment,” he said.
Gule’s admission to Harvard places him among a small group of South African students who gain entry to the Ivy League institution each year, a testament to both his academic excellence and his diverse talents.
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