CASE STUDY Lerato Ndlovu, an IsiZulu speaking Grade 9 learner who obtained a scholarship to
study at a prestigious Afrikaans medium school called Hoërskool Vooruitsig. Lerato
lived in an informal settlement where the most basic amenities were lacking. Since her
mother was unemployed and her father unknown to her; life was difficult. She attached
great importance to hard work, honesty and respect. She worked hard and produced
good results.
She soon became very popular in her new school. Her self-knowledge and self-esteem
drove her to achieve remarkable success in netball and academics. She excelled in the
following subjects, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, English, Afrikaans, and Life
Orientation. She matriculated four years later with a Bachelor's pass and went on to
obtain a degree in Sports Science. As a Sports Scientist, she assisted sports people to
achieve the best possible sporting performance. Sports scientists are growing in
demand and there is much scope for employment opportunity.
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Considering Lerato's personality, talents, interests and abilities.​