MANZINI – The 13-year-old Sikhatsisakhe Dlamini, who achieved an outstanding 92 per cent aggregate to top the class of 2025, has a clear vision for the future.
Sikhatsisakhe excelled in the Eswatini Primary School Assessment (EPSA) results released yesterday.
The former Manzini Nazarene Practising Primary School pupil said he initially aimed to be the best in his school, but his dedication led him to national recognition.
Sikhatsisakhe attributes his success to consistent effort and a supportive environment. From the beginning of the year, he said he studied rigorously as from as early as 3am.
His mother, who is a housewife, played a crucial role as she assisted him with his early morning routine and ensuring he kept up with his schoolwork. After school, he said, he would play soccer for about 30 minutes to refresh before resting.
Again, he said he is grateful for the encouragement from his teachers and the healthy competition with former classmates. “I always looked forward to writing tests and liked the thrill of coming out on top,” he said.
Sikhatsisakhe also highlighted that he was not on social media, saying that was one of his focused approach to his studies.
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‘My family inspired me to strive for excellence’
MANZINI – Langelihle Dlamini, a 12-year-old pupil from Sydney Williams Primary School, is among the nation’s top achievers after obtaining an impressive 90 per cent aggregate.
The aspiring IT specialist shared that his dream is to contribute to technological advancements to make work more efficient. Langelihle attributed his success to his parents his mother, a teacher and his father, an auditor. He noted that while his father provided nightly motivation and encouragement, his mother’s professional background was instrumental during his study sessions.
“I spent about five hours studying daily and always prayed for divine help. I also had no access to any media platforms,” he revealed.
His advice to fellow pupils is to push hard and never give up. He further expressed gratitude to his committed teachers for demanding excellence. Sharing the spotlight is Siphiwosami Tsambokhulu (12) from Manzini Nazarene Practising Primary School, who also secured a 90 per cent aggregate. As an only child, Siphiwosami was inspired by her family’s strong academic history.
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Luhlelolwenkosi dreams of justice
MANZINI – Twelve-year-old Luhlelolwenkosi Khumalo, one of the second-best pupils in the 2025 EPSA results, has set her sights on Harvard University in the United States.
The Manzini Infant Practising Primary School pupil dreams of studying Law to become a fair and incorruptible judge. Her path to the top was paved by a disciplined routine that saw her waking up at 3am or 4am daily to pray and study.
Luhlelolwenkosi mentioned that her mother played a crucial role in ensuring she stayed awake during the early hours, often communicating with her dedicated Science teacher, Sifundza, to track her progress. “I do not own a cellphone and only used my mother’s device for studying purposes,” she said, highlighting her focus.
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