Olympic Silver Medalist Bayanda Walaza Enrolls With University of Pretoria. He is one of the Matric Class of 2024, who aced their examinations. Bayanda Walaza passed his Matric, attaining a distinction in isiZulu and averaged “closer to 70%” in attaining a bachelor’s degree admission pass.

The teenager was part of the men’s 4x100m relay team which secured the silver medal at the Stade de France. Walaza ran the first leg and helping Bradley Nkoana, Shaun Maswanganyi and Akani Simbine to an African record 37.57sec in the process.

 

 

 
At the time he was a pupil at Curro Hazeldean High School in Pretoria. This means that Walaza was juggling the Paris Olympic experience with his schoolwork. Curro High School’s Executive Head, Pierre Le Roux, revealed that Walaza has opted to pursue his studies at the University of Pretoria. This is despite receiving offers from the USA and various parts of Europe.

Walaza has chosen to remain under the guidance of his coach, Thabo Matibedi, who coaches both at the high school and Tuks University. The university has just confirmed that Walaza has enrolled with them. He is studying a qualification in Supply Chain Management.

“Hey TUT Fam! We are thrilled to announce an exciting new addition to our community. Olympic silver medalist, Bayanda Walaza has enrolled at TUT and is now pursuing a qualification in Supply Chain Management. We wish him all the best in his academic journey,” the university announced.