Meet Hazel Ntuli, Who Graduated with an Actuarial Science Degree at 17

Meet Hazel Ntuli, who graduated with an Actuarial Science Degree at 17

UP student graduates with degree in actuarial science at 17

Hazel Ntuli, a University of Pretoria student, has obtained a degree in actuarial science at the age of 17.

Tuks student completes actuarial science degree at 17

Pushing limits has never been this inspiring. At an age where most students are still in high school, Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli is one of University of Pretoria’s (UP’s) youngest graduates, having obtained her actuarial science degree at just 17. Ntuli began her university studies in 2022, having performed exceptionally well both in primary and high school. This allowed her to consistently skip grades and move ahead of her peers. GIFTED FROM A YOUNG A…

Meet Mongiwa Ntuli: The 18-Year-Old Actuarial Science Graduate!

Mongiwa’s life journey has unfolded like the storyline of a child genius prodigy film. Her rare talent was discovered by chance in the fourth grade, and since then, she has excelled in her studies, ultimately entering university at the age of 15, several years ahead of her peers!   Pretoria, South Africa (30 May 2025) – At the age of 18, many youngsters are still consumed by keeping up with the latest trends, high school studies and trying to ma…

Breaking boundaries: UP student completes actuarial science degree at age 17 - University of Pretoria

At an age when most teenagers are still navigating high school, Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli will be donning her graduation gown this autumn as one of the University of Pretoria’s (UP) youngest-ever graduates – obtaining a degree in Actuarial Science that she’d completed at the age of 17. Read more...

Tuks student graduates with actuarial science degree at just 17

Pushing boundaries has never looked more inspiring. At just 17, Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli earned her actuarial science degree from the University of Pretoria (UP), making her one of the institution’s youngest graduates. Ntuli started her university journey in 2022 after excelling academically throughout primary and high school. Her outstanding performance enabled her to skip multiple grades and advance ahead of her peers. GIFTED FROM A YOUNG AGE Ntuli…