As the Matric Class of 2025 celebrates a historic national pass rate of 88% – the highest in the country’s history – the spotlight has fallen on learners whose individual journeys reflect resilience, discipline and unwavering faith.
From the Western Cape to Limpopo and Mpumalanga, South Africa’s top achievers have shown that excellence is not shaped by circumstance alone, but by perseverance, purpose and belief.
Abigail Kok, a learner from York High School in the Western Cape, emerged as the Top National Achiever in the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations. Speaking to SAnews, Abigail said the achievement still feels unreal.
“Right now, it feels completely surreal. I…
Biodiversity: South Africa is one of the world’s 17 megadiverse countries, home to
more than 20,000 plant species and numerous animal species.
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Boerewors — spicy South African sausage [boor-uh-vors] Meaning ‘farmer’s sausage’, this term describes a savory sausage that was developed by the Afrikaners approximately 200 years ago. Boerewors is usually ‘braaied’ and eaten on a hot dog roll with tomato sauce and mustard. Make sure you roll the ‘r’ when pronouncing this word.
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Nauru: You have two cows. They probably weigh less than you.