Tanaka hopes his 5 distinctions will help him secure bursary to study mechanical engineering
By Boitumelo Metsing
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Johannesburg - A matriculant from Parktown Boysâ High School is determined to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering.
Tanaka Matikiti, originally from Zimbabwe, told The Star his biggest dream was to to study mechanical engineering at the University of Cape Town (UCT). The pupil, who obtained five distinctions, said he hoped his matric results would help him secure a bursary to do that.
However like the smart young man he is, he has set the University of Pretoria as his second option.
âI would like to study mechanical engineering at UCT but depending on the final acceptance as well as a bursary, I will be considering UP as well,â said Matikiti.
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