Tshukudu Scoops Golden Star Award

The prize is awarded to the best overall Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) student in the country.The 19-year-old recipient encouraged youngsters to start working hard early  for their national examinations."Free education is not a right, but a privilege which I don't think there is any other country that provides except Botswana," she said.

Tshukudu also called on parents to play a pivotal role in educating tomorrow's leaders as government cannot be expected to achieve that on its own.  She said her parents have been supportive and encouraging in her studies.Asked about the recipe for her success - 7 A*s, 2As and one B grade - the teenager said she studied hard and was part of a study group.