A matric pupil from Gauteng overcame mental health challenges to become one of the province's top achievers from the Class of 2023.
Mthokozisi Ndlovu from Bhukulani Secondary School in Soweto said he overcame "a near breakdown" during matric to achieve his dream of being nominated among the country's best.
During the provincial award ceremony in Bryanston on Friday, Ndlovu was awarded the top pupil in Mathematics.