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Siyabonga Nelani



Hi, my name is Siyabonga

I'm an 18 year-old learner doing matric at Vusisizwe Senior Secondary School in Worcester. I study Mathematics, physical science, biology, business, Economics, 1st language Xhosa and second language English.

I was born and grew up in Worcester in a township called Zweletembo. Next year I intend on studying in the engineering field at the University of Cape Town.

I am a friendly person, always have a smile and am a hard worker who sacrifices to get good results. I am one of four learners that were chosen to go to Sutherland with ten learners, two scientists and a mathematician from England who are very nice people. In this trip I've had the opportunity to see professional astronomyand the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT). I also had the chance to see stars and planets with a telescope and it was my first time to experience sub-zero temperatures.