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Company’s supplementary lessons helps consistent and determined about my studies.
“I was well groomed from Grade 10 to be

Orange Farm learner to ace matric I was taught how to study effectively, and I
applied that to all my learning areas. EMSS
really assisted me to reach my full potential.”
D espite missed school days and the added stress of lockdown, Karabo Zikalala bagged seven Science School programme offers supple-
The long-running Engen Maths and
distinctions for matric, including an impressive 86% for maths and 91% for science.
mentary maths, science and English tuition
An alumnus of Leshata Secondary School in Orange Farm, Zikalala is studying
Biomedical Engineering at Wits University this year and hopes to one day fulfill her dream of to underprivileged Grade 10 to 12 learners.
Saturday classes are held at nine
giving back to the community. locations across South Africa, including:
Reflecting on a tough 2020, Karabo says Covid-19 made her realise that she was capable of Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, East London, Cala
doing anything, regardless of the challenges ahead. and Johannesburg, and in KwaZulu-Natal at
“Now I can confidently say nothing formed against me shall prosper,” she says confidently. Fairvale High School, Ganges High School,
Zikalala’s advice for the matric class of 2021 is to remember that there are no shortcuts to any Howard College, and Mangosuthu University
place that is worth reaching. of Technology.
“Matrics need to use all their weaknesses as their motivation to study even harder. Always The 2020 Engen Maths and Science
aim high and do not forget to keep God by your side because he is the strength provider.” School matric class attained an impressive
She is grateful for the support of her family, friends and teachers who helped her through 84% overall pass rate of which 63% attained
difficult times, when the pressure threatened to break her. bachelor passes, versus the broader South
“My family will always be my number one priority. The love I get from them is priceless and African matric pass rate of 76.2%.
incomparable. I am not rich, but I have all that I need because I am loved and supported.” Engen’s General Manager: Corporate
Strategy and Communications, Khalid Latiff
Support from Engen explains that the EMSS programme focuses
Zikalala says attending Engen Maths and Science School (EMSS) classes on Saturday mornings specifically on providing extra tuition in
from Grade 10 to 12 helped her understand all the mathematics and physics concepts and “gateway” subjects such as mathematics
provided her with excellent study material and revision. and science, which are considered critical
in addressing the country’s technical and
engineering skills shortage as well as
spurring economic growth and development.
“The EMSS programme seeks to harness
the potential of talented young people in
difficult circumstances and to contribute
to the pool of scarce skills in the country,”
comments Latiff.
“Starting off as Engen Saturday Schools
over 30 years ago, Engen Maths and Science
Schools are central to our skills development
efforts and to help build the human capital of
the future.
“The programme has worked tirelessly
to transform young lives and has, we
believe, made a meaningful contribution
to a more transformed and vibrant South
African workforce.”
Latiff says the company is incredibly
proud of Karabo Zikalala and all the learners
who completed matric in 2020, especially
under a difficult set of circumstances.
“Our ultimate reward is to help set them
all up to pursue stimulating careers that
won’t only benefit them personally, but also
the broader macro economy of South Africa.
Engen congratulates Karabo and the
Engen Maths and Science School class of
2020 and offers a well-deserved round of
applause to all the learners and teachers. n

Contact Gavin Smith, Engen,
Tel 021 403-4312, gavin.smith@engenoil.com

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