October 2026

To every matric learner sitting exams: take a deep breath. You've made it this far, through the early mornings, the long study sessions, the pressure, the doubts and the days when giving up might have seemed easier. Now it's time to back yourself and give it your best!

You have the chance to rewrite your story, to prove to yourself that you are capable and destined for greater things.

Believe in yourself. Work consistently. Take each paper one question at a time, and walk into every exam room with your head held high. Your results matter, but they do not define your worth or determine the full story of your future. What matters now is showing up, persevering and giving yourself the chance to succeed.

You have already won by refusing to quit. 

Everyone at the Bitou 10 Foundation is rooting for you! We believe in you, we’re cheering you on, and we’re with you every step of the way. 

“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, 'I'm possible!'” — Audrey Hepburn

Go out there and show yourself what you can do. One exam at a time. One step closer to your future.

YOU'VE GOT THIS, MATRIC CLASS OF 2026!