Dominion Favour Matala who was today confirmed as the Best 2020 Grade 7 student has reacted to the news admitting that COVID-19 Affected them.

Matala was confirmed by the Ministry of Education and Training Lady Howard Mabuza who said the pupil obtained a passing aggregate of 84%

In a post published on the Eswatini Government Social Media Feeds, Matala who was a student at Ka-Zakhali Primary school was reported to have said that studying at home had many challenges but she prospered because she decided to focus on her studies.

“I’m so happy. I’m overjoyed. I’m just thankful to God. I have been getting good grades. I have always put my trust in God because without him we are rendered powerless. I would like to be a robotics engineer. COVID-19 affected us a lot because at home there are a lot of temptations like TV but I just decided to focus on my studies,” said 13 year old Matala.

Below are reactions from other Top Grade 7 Students for 2020.

“I am very happy. I did expect this but I was a bit scared and nervous. I want to be a cardiologist. I want to help people. It was really hard learning during COVID-19. I had to put more time into my studies. My message to other young girls is to never give up, have faith, and believe in themselves.”

“I am excited. I was not expecting this. I think the secret was continued studying and the continued help I got from my teachers and parents. COVID-19 changed my studying habits a bit because I had to do much of my studying at home. I encourage other young girls to continue studying, trust in the Lord & seek help where they need to. I want to be a Doctor & save people’s lives.”

“I am so happy. I can’t describe it. I would like to thank my teachers and my parents. I had my mother to help me because she is also a teacher. My family used to tell me not to worry. My message to other young girls is that life comes with challenges which you have to overcome. If you believe in yourself, you can make it. Focus on your goals & don’t let anything else distract you. I want to be a heart surgeon.”