Sazi Bongwe achieves an average of 95.9% and nine distinctions

St. John’s College Matriculant and former head boy, Sazi Bongwe, has an average of 95.9% and nine distinctions. He is one of the top matric achievers and is on his way to study in Harvard University later this year.
He talks about his journey and plans for the future.
Tune into Newzroom Afrika, DSTV channel 405 for more details.

[@jonye7511]

Kudos to his parents or guardians whose support and guidance helped to shape his future.

[@ponatshegomoselakgomo4792]

So he’ll be the 2nd kid in his family in America, the parents really invested in the education

[@nkululekochamane7138]

Wow...this young man is just exceptional. He is an expression of all the that was fought for by our forefathers....makes us as a nation very proud! Well done young man...

[@cindylemmer6799]

Exceptional young man with an exciting and bright future to match his demeanour.. Bravo ! 🏆 best wishes

[@mrbigjokes6897]

Well done Young Master , We as South African's are proud of You my Son. Keep up the Good work skies the limit for You.Wishing You everything of the best for Your future

[@mzwanelenkunzi5345]

You see why its important to choose wisely the person to have a kid with, I mean even if you have big money, a child must have a big brain like this boy!!!

[@EricK-gd1ok]

Great boy, all the best

[@nomfunekonosilela3895]

Well done young man. We are so very proud of you 👏👏👏

[@lesliemasuku7558]

Brilliant!!! , I salute you Sazi 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

[@reneeliverson8413]

Sazi, continue being humble! My role model!😊

[@durbzdaphuc9806]

Absolute beast!

[@AndrewMcFarlane_1]

What a machine!!! Hope he is successful!

[@dienar3717]

Alle sukses word jou toegewens.

[@ThabiThabi]

Well done Sazi!!!

[@gayeneille7386]

Bravo Sazi! Well done on your stupendous achievement! As parents of Old Johannian Brad Neille (Nash 1993), we see that standards at St John's College are flying high! You are going to be a great ambassador for St John's College and for South Africa. Good luck at Harvard! What a triumph! We are pro-wwwwd Sazi! Best wishes, Don and Gaye Neille

[@nthinieunicenkuna6452]

Well done young men....

[@martinmakhubela1234]

Congratulations sazi bongwe

[@pilpilncapayi2661]

Kuse ne Hope 💌🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@noreenm5018]

Well done Sazi

[@sadiegugs5392]

Woow just woooow 💟💟💟

[@mapesuclementine9491]

Wow🥺🥺

[@Viscount86]

Well done young man. I excited for him. Why didn't they ask him to remove the gum!

[@relebohilephenethi9953]

🥺❤🥺

[@IreneRattray]

Did he pass the IEB. That is an international qualification. The other for non private is very low pass

[@t.s5806]

Not only did he pass the IEB, but he also got accepted to Harvard College. Yes, THAT Harvard, the one Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerburg attended.

[@mhlengizikhali8382]

"Class of 2021 performed better than the class of 2022".........njani?.......nini?......or it's MANIFEST already 😁😁😁🤣😅🙂

[@Astra-jn2ii]

Yep because of " COVID " 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dlaminidlamini7844]

bro what are you doing with your life when you get a 95% avarage?

[@entleeeee]

😭😭😭😭

[@t.s5806]

Getting into Harvard...

[@molefimolise4693]

some say 98.39%

[@norama2502]

Exceptional master 👏

[@IreneRattray]

Only if it was IEB Matric. The other government matric is very low pass so not accepted in an international university. However he speaks like his school was private.

[@t.s5806]

He went to Saint John's College in Johannesburg, which is one of the most prestigious private schools in South Afica. It is also one of the most expensive schools in South Africa.

[@t.s5806]

You're wrong when you say the government matric isn't accepted by international universities. I got into Yale and Stanford with the NSC matric certificate.

[@lehlogonolomahlatse1401]

​@@t.s5806I'd like to know,how did you?

[@lehlogonolomahlatse1401]

What was you aps?

[@t.s5806]

@@lehlogonolomahlatse1401 I had 7 distinctions in English HL, Afrikaans FAL, LO, Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science and IT. Average was 91.86%. I also had an SAT score of 1570/1600. The SAT is similar to the NBT, but for Americans. It is used directly to compare you to other applicants for admission though, unlike the NBT. I was also a research intern at the South African National Space Agency. Deputy head boy of my school. I also did rocket fuel research at an observatory. All that got me accepted to Yale and Stanford. You need more than grades.