Rohe Matimba Mashabane

The undersigned hereby testifies that

Rohe Matimba Mashabane
has been a pupil at Village International Academy since 2016.

Subjects:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Economics

Rohe is a congenial and amicable young man whose beautiful heart and intellectual depth make him a truly remarkable individual. He possesses an extraordinary talent for English and an effortless gift for communication, his flair for writing and his ability to create vivid, compelling imagery through the written word are formidable. Rohe’s writing reveals a rare blend of imagination, emotional intelligence, and introspection, making him a student whose ideas linger long after he has shared them.

Beyond his linguistic talent, Rohe’s curiosity extends into a wide range of fields. He is deeply interested in mechatronics, robotics, and programming, pairing creativity with technical precision. His projects, including the design and assembly of a functioning turbofan engine in Grade 11 and an actuating wireless door closer in Grade 9, are testament to his innovative spirit and hands-on approach to problem-solving. These accomplishments demonstrate not only his ingenuity but also his discipline and persistence in bringing complex ideas to life.

Rohe’s intellectual pursuits are complemented by his diverse personal interests, from contemporary fashion to philosophy, psychology, sociology, and cooking. He describes himself as having a “crippling reading addiction,” which speaks to his hunger for knowledge and his desire to understand both the world and the human experience more deeply. This intellectual curiosity is matched by a genuine moral compass; Rohe lives by principles of kindness, gratitude, forgiveness, and compassion.

In every aspect of his life, Rohe strives not only for academic excellence but also for personal growth and positive impact. He seeks to rise above the noise of pretension and privilege, aspiring instead to be a role model for others, especially the youth, through humility, integrity, and purpose.

Rohe’s combination of intelligence, creativity, and empathy makes him an outstanding young man of exceptional promise. He is not only a gifted thinker but also a deeply caring individual who will undoubtedly leave a meaningful mark on the world around him.

F. Malliaros
Principal