Triumph On And Off The Field: Three Sa Sport Stars Ace Matric

Despite the difficult task of balancing their demanding sporting schedules with their studies, three of South Africa's brightest sporting stars successfully passed their matric.

Learners across the country received their matric results on Tuesday, with many taking to social media to share their excitement about about having passed matric.

The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube , announced on Monday that the matric class of 2024 achieved a pass rate of 87.3 the highest pass rate ever recorded in the country's history.

As matriculants across the nation continue to celebrate their results, IOL Sport takes a look at three of South Africas sporting heroes who successfully passed their matric.

The 18-year-old Maphaka , who attended St Stithians College, had a remarkable 2024. He represented South Africa in the Under-19 World Cup before making history as one of the youngest players ever to compete in the Indian Premier League IPL.