Umme Hameeza Kader of Peter Street, Erasmia (Tshwane Muslim School), obtained 8 distinctions in; Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Accounting, English HL, Afrikaans FAL, Urdu SAL, Arabic SAL and Life Orientation. “I am ever grateful to the Almighty Allah for granting me this accomplishment. I have been blessed with the best support system consisting of my parents, teachers, family and friends who played a huge role in ensuring my success.
After an unusually stressful and difficult matric year, I was very relieved and excited to end the year off, receiving the good news of these results – Alhamdulillah.
I intend on studying either Dentistry or Teaching at the University of Pretoria this year InshaAllah.”
Muzzammil Tayob of Taj Street, Laudium (Crawford College), obtained 8 distinctions in; English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Advanced Programme Mathematics, French, Life Orientation, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences.
“My main goal was just to get to university. Being given Dux scholar, is definitely the cherry on the top. Yes, its an amazing feeling and I’m grateful to my parents and to my teachers, for everything they have done, and quiet honestly without that, I would not be here. Also my faith. I’m a devout Muslim and I think one of the challenges was the mental health during the year. I think having my faith and knowing there is Almighty, helped me to be mentally stable. I plan on studying Medicine at Wits University.”
Royyan Ahmed of Senorita Street, Erasmia, (CIS) obtained 8 distinctions in; English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Arabic, Business Studies, Life Sciences and Physical Science. “This is a favor from my Lord. I am truly grateful to Allah for allowing me to achieve such an astounding result . I would also like to thank my wonderful teachers, parents and friends for all the effort they have put into me and the support they have shown me through my entire schooling career. I really would not be here without them all. To the matrics of 2021, just know that with hard work and prayer, everything is possible so GO FOR IT !
(55:47- Which of your Lord’s favours will you twain – you men and jinn – then deny?) I am planning to study Medicine (MBCHB) at Wits”
Humairaa Ebrahim of 12th Avenue, Laudium, (CIS), secured 8 distinctions in; English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Maths, Life Orientation, Accounting, Life Sciences and Physics. “I’d firstly like to thank the Almighty for allowing me to get to where I am, along with the support during this arduous journey from my parents, siblings, teachers, tutors, friends and classmates. The encouragement will never go unnoticed. I’m planning to study Dentristry at the University of Pretoria.”
Khelan Mooloo of Marinus Road, Eldoraigne, Centurion,(St Albans College), received 8 distinctions in; Mathematics, English, Afrikaans, Life Orientation, Physical Sciences, Accounting, Advanced Programme Mathematics and History. “I am blessed to have obtained these results which places me in good stead for my journey ahead. Being a boarder, the pandemic took me right outside of my comfort zone, but through the guidance and support of my parents, sister, teachers, my coaches and my friends, I was able to survive it and learnt how to cope with the many changes we as the Matric 2020 group, were forced to face.
I am grateful to my teachers and our Head of Academics who looked after our mental well-being whilst also ensuring that we retained our academic standards and prepared us accordingly. I must thank my grandparents and my late gran whom I lost during my exams for always believing in me and guiding me spiritually when I needed it the most.
I plan to study Actuarial Sciences at UCT, Wits or UP.”
Areen Carrim, of Woodhill Estate, Pretoria (Crawford College), received 8 distinctions in; Maths, Physics, English, Afrikaans, French, Biology, Business Studies and Life Orientation. “The challenges last year were unconventional because of the Covid pandemic. I consider myself quite blessed for being able to manage my studies during 2020, thanks to our dedicated teachers and the school. I plan on studying Medicine, God Willing.”
Haafidhah Bilqees Hassen, of Grey Street, Erasmia, (TMS), achieved 8 distinctions in; Maths, Physics, English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Life Sciences, Accounting and Life Orientation. “Firstly, I would like to thank my Creator, the Almighty for blessing me, guiding me and allowing me to achieve what I have. I am forever grateful to my parents, Yousuf and Fathima Hassen as well as my family for supporting and encouraging me throughout my life. My gratitude extends to my teachers, tutors and friends, all of whom played huge roles in my academic journey. I am forever indebted to you. John F. Kennedy has said we should always stop to take the time to thank the people who make a difference in our lives. So to everyone who has ever said a kind word to me, you have my utmost appreciation. With the grace of the Almighty, I intend to pursue a career in Medicine, InshaAllah.”
