Saturday Star

Township top learner shares tips to succeed

transitioning to tertiary

Life is all about embracing change and that has certainly been the case for Gauteng’s top-achieving township learner of 2021, Raymond Mamabolo.

The former pupil from Chipa- Tabane Comprehensive High, a township school in Cullinan, might have aced maths, life science and physical science with a 100% pass mark, but he has since learnt that he had to alter his way of thinking if he was to succeed at university and beyond.

And this Youth Month, Mamabolo, who is currently a student at UCT, is urging his peers to not

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Saturday Star

Saturday Star3 min read
MK’s Legacy At Stake As Spat Over Logo’s Ownership Rages
INTERNAL wrangling concerning the rightful ownership of the MK logo is threatening to boil over and throw the matter up in the air and weaken the ANC’s argument in court. In spite of court papers filed confirming that the logo has been handed over to
Saturday Star2 min read
AmaZulu Coach Plotting Revenge For Encounter With Sea Robbers
AMAZULU coach Pablo Franco is optimistic that “third time’s the charm” when his side take on Orlando Pirates in Orlando in their league encounter this evening (5.30pm). Pirates’ coach Jose Riveiro waved his magic Spanish wand last season as he won th
Saturday Star2 min read
10 Destinations For A Family Trip To Europe
Taking a family holiday in your home country can be pricey but imagine the cost of a family trip to Europe. From currency exchanges to visa costs, it could end up becoming expensive. Thankfully, there are affordable European destinations to explore

Related Books & Audiobooks