Free State matric TOP Achiever lands safely in Cape Town

Free State matric top achiever Kamohelo Neo Katleho Mosikili landed safe and sound at the Cape Town International Airport to start his tertiary education in the Western Cape.

FREE STATE’S TOP ACHIEVER’S ROUGH JOURNEY TO GREATNESS

From humble beginnings in the dusty streets of Qwaqwa, Mosikili registered to become a student at the University of Cape Town.

Mosikili passed matric with flying colours, despite surviving two robberies last year.

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The 18-year-old would leave his modest home in Thabana Tsoana in QwaQwa, Maluti-a-Phofung local municipality at the crack of dawn to go to Selelekela Senior Secondary School, located a good 15 Kilometers away.

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CRIMINALITY ATTEMPTS TO HIM SLOW DOWN

On arrival, the determined young lad would knuckle down and prepare for the day ahead. His determination had its own challenges such as having to wake up very early in the morning, which made him a sitting duck for criminals on the prowl for potential targets. Sadly for the top achiever, he was not spared.

“I used to wake up very early in preparation for my studies. Unfortunately, on two occasions, I was robbed of my money and lunch. Although I was upset by the experience, I did not allow it to demoralise me because I was determined to do well,” said Mosikili.

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THE MARKS ACHIEVED BY THE NEW CAPE TOWN STUDENT RESIDENT

Mosikili obtained 100% in Mathematics, Geography, Physical Science and Life Orientation which he attributes to hard work and a burning determination to help his parents.

As he endeavours a new chapter in Cape Town, the Free State top achiever made a commitment to continue to do his best to put the Free State province on the map.

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