
Middleburg – Exceptional matriculant Gugu Pioneer Libambo has been honored as Mpumalanga’s leading Grade 12 student for the class of 2024, receiving a brand new Toyota Vitz as a reward.
Gugu’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to her studies have granted her these new wheels, generously donated by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government.
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“She has been recognized as the overall top learner in our province following the announcement of the 2024 National Senior Certificate Examination results – surpassing the 67,000 students who participated in the exam,” stated Mpumalanga MEC for Education Cathy Dlamini on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
“Her achievements are truly extraordinary. As a reward for her hard work, she has been awarded a full bursary from the provincial government, along with an exciting array of gifts, including laptops, microwaves, a bar fridge, an iron, and a breakfast pack.
“Furthermore, she has received a brand-new vehicle, also generously donated. This outstanding accomplishment clearly illustrates that dedication and perseverance lead to significant rewards.”
This annual award aims to inspire and encourage matriculants to engage in their education seriously and strive for excellence.
Gugu completed her 2024 National Senior Certificate Examination at Mphanama Secondary School in Middleburg, which is under the jurisdiction of Steve Tshwete Local Municipality.
She excelled over more than 60,000 candidates to claim the title of the province’s top achiever.
MEC Dlamini expressed that the province takes pride in Gugu’s accomplishments as well as those of the class of 2024, which achieved an impressive provincial pass rate of 84.9%.
She highlighted that the class of 2024 exceeded all their expectations and goals.