Ngozika Nnadi, 18, from Saheti School in Johannesburg, achieved four distinctions in the matric exams, but her highest accolade was being ranked in the top 1 nationally for further studies in English, as this subject relies fully on reading.
The reason this is such a triumph for Ngozika is that she has albinism, and reading as well as accessing notes became a challenge for her as the condition affects peoples eyesight.
Because I have albinism, it was pretty hard for me to read certain small texts or to see certain colours or see the board properly, she said. So, my school made an accommodation for me to sit in the front of classes.
