16 April 2007
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has awarded seven matriculants
from disadvantaged backgrounds with special awards on 16 April 2007 for
excelling in the 2006 Senior Certificate Examinations.
Four of the matriculants have received laptops donated by Mustek, while
three have received bursaries of R5 000 each from Maskew Miller Longman.
The candidates who have received laptops are:
* Nontsikelelo Nqwaba (cell: 083 479 3747), formerly of Thandokhulu High
School, who achieved three A and three B passes in the 2006 matric exams
* Akhona Lunika (cell: 083 965 7242), formerly of Zola Secondary School, who
achieved five As
* Charna John (cell: 073 418 9638), formerly of the Cape Academy of
Mathematics, Science and Technology, who achieved three As and three Bs
* Nyameka Mangqobe (cell: 072 118 9793), formerly of the Centre of Science and
Technology, who achieved four As and one B.
The candidates who have received bursaries are:
* Ronalda Benjamin (cell: 072 760 8344), formerly of Breerivier Secondary
School, who achieved seven As
* Clinton Hendricks (cell: 076 565 8437), formerly of Mondale High School, who
achieved eight As
* Mero lee Cornelius (cell: 073 989 9440), also formerly of Mondale High
School, who achieved five As and one B.
During a ceremony attended by some of the learners, the sponsors, WCED
officials and the parents of the learners, Education MEC Cameron Dugmore said
the they have proved that they can achieve, despite their disadvantaged
backgrounds, and provide role models for us all.
Their results also reflect the commitment of their teachers at every stage
of their schooling. Behind every successful learner is a successful teacher.
These learners and their teachers have demonstrated that you can succeed,
regardless of your circumstances, if you work hard and believe in yourself. The
success of these matriculants also reflects the support of their parents, who
have encouraged their children to realise their potential.
I want to thank Mustek and Maskew Miller Longman for their generous
sponsorship of these awards. We greatly value our partners who are working with
us to ensure quality education for all.
Enquiries:
Gert Witbooi
Media Liaison Officer
Tel: (021) 467 2523
Fax: (021) 425 5689
Issued by: Department of Education, Western Cape Provincial Government
16 April 2007
