Success after many challenges

Monishka Govender monishka.govender@inl.co.za

Bagging 8 distinctions is no small feat, especially for Naldon Ramlakan of Crawford International North Coast who faced enormous challenges. The 18-year-old from Shakaskraal attained 8 As. “My matric year was not easy. Last February my beloved grandmother passed away. The memories of her motivating me kept me going. “My family is not wealthy. I am only able to attend Crawford under a scholarship. During the floods last year, our small shop in Shakaskraal was flooded. “Our home was also flooded and many of my books damaged. Thankfully, I had amazing teachers and peers who helped me. I am on the Autistic spectrum and have attention difficulties. “I am torn between studying actuarial science at Stellenbosch and medicine at UCT. I believe I will end up studying actuarial science based…

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