Amanat Vajeth achieves academic excellence despite visual impairment

DESPITE having only 20% vision in his right eye and losing his father at the age of 12, Phoenix teenager Amanat Vajeth defied the odds by achieving seven distinctions in the matric exams with an 89.5% aggregate.

- NADIA KHAN

Amanat Vajeth

His inspiring journey showcases remarkable determination and resilience. His subjects were English, Afrikaans, accounting, business studies, economics, maths and life orientation.

Amanat, 18, who attended Stanmore Secondary School, said he was always a determined child, always striving academically, despite the challenges.

“I have a defective right eye. At 4 years old, my parents found out I had only 20% vision in my right eye. It made learning incredibly difficult throughout the years. However, while my eyesight may be permanently damaged, I choose to view it as a reason to strive further. I hope this motivates others to do the same.”

Amanat said he started preparing for his final year of school while still in Grade 11.