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Interview with 2011 Lilyfontein Matric Headboy, Ryno Jooste
The 2011 headboy or head leader of Lilyfontein School near East London, South Africa was my cousin Ryno Jooste. My sons also attend Lilyfontein school, and are currently just finishing off their grade 7 and grade 8 years at Lilyfontein. In just a few years’ time my sons will also be doing their matric at Lilyfontein. I interviewed Ryno about his matric year, about his time spent at Lilyfontein, and about his future plans. I hope that my questions and Ryno’s answers may help other 2011 matriculants, or those making their subjects choices towards the end of grade 9, or 2012 matrics. The Interview: 1 ) Hello Ryno and thank you for agreeing to do this inteview. I hope it helps many other South African matriculants – and their parents! Ryno: You’re welcome and I hope … Read entire article »
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Can Self-employment Help Reduce the Unemployment Rate in South Africa?
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