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Matie named top in the world for AS Level maths
Author: Chelsea Geach, Weekend Argus
Published: 03/06/2019

The following is based on an article by Chelsea Geach, which was published in the Weekend Argus of 13 April 2019:


Rizqah Hassiem, a first-year student in actuarial science at Stellenbosch University, has been named top in the world for Mathematics in the Cambridge International Outstanding Learner awards for her advanced subsidiary levels (AS Levels) in matric last year.

Issued by Cambridge International, these awards are in recognition of exceptional pupil achievements around the world.

Rizqah is a former pupil of Reddam House Durbanville.

“Doing AS level maths prepared me for university maths as we covered similar topics and concepts that government school students never did," she said.

“It's a big sacrifice, but focusing on where you want to be in the future will motivate you."