Months of dedication, late-night study sessions, and unwavering determination culminated in a moment of celebration as the Class of 2024 was honoured at the Matric Mayoral Excellence Awards. Hosted by the Msukaligwa Local Municipality (MLM) at one of its halls on Wednesday, 29 January, the event recognised top-performing learners who excelled in their final exams.
The ceremony brought together Executive Mayor Cllr MP Nkosi, circuit managers, Gert Sibande District officials, school principals from all three circuits, stakeholders, and sponsors to applaud the students’ achievements.
Mayor Nkosi commended the learners for their dedication and the educators for their unwavering support. She highlighted Msukaligwa 1’s outstanding performance, noting that it ranked as the top-performing circuit in the Gert Sibande District and secured second place overall in Mpumalanga. She encouraged parents to remain actively involved in their children’s education, emphasising the importance of attending school meetings and offering consistent support at home.
“Without education, there is no brighter future,” she said.
Nkosi also expressed the municipality’s ambition to elevate all schools further and compete at a provincial level to become the top-performing municipality in Mpumalanga.
Special appreciation was extended to Circuit Manager Dr Mango, principals, educators, and, most importantly, the learners for their perseverance in achieving academic success.
Top Achievers in Msukaligwa 1
Overall Best Learners
1st: Elandri Kleynhans (90.9%) - Ligbron Academy
2nd: Thubelihle Mthethwa (88.4%) - Reggie Masuku Secondary
Top Performers in Quintile Categories
• Best Learner in Quintile 1-3 (Runner-up): Success Shoyisa Olwethu (84.7%) - Cebisa Secondary
• Best Learner in Quintile 5 (Runner-up): Francois Möller Jacob (88.1%) - Hoërskool Ermelo
• Third Best Learner in Quintile 1-3: Asanda Nkosi (84.1%) - Reggie Masuku Secondary
• Third Best Learner in Quintile 5: Ameen Tikley (87.4%) - Ligbron Academy
Best Learners (Positions 4-7)
4th: Afnaan Jina (86.2%) - Ligbron Academy
5th: Thulisile Nkosi (83.5%) - Lindile Secondary School
6th: Sibusisekile Dlamini (83.4%) - Lindile Secondary School
7th: Heyley Jooste (82.7%) - Hoërskool Ermelo
Best Learner from a High-Enrolment School
• Mbatha Asanda Khanyisile (76.5%) - Ithafa Secondary
Top-Performing Schools with a 100% Pass Rate
• Ligbron Academy
• Nederland Park Secondary School
• Lindile Secondary School
• Ermelo Combined School
The achievements of these learners set a high benchmark, inspiring the Class of 2025 to reach even greater heights. iNews wishes all students a successful academic year ahead as they pursue their goals.