As the national language of India and the second or third most spoken language in the world, Hindi is now also formally taught at government schools in the United States of America, United Kingdom and Australia.
Once again, Benoni Hindi Patshaala candidates excelled in the national Hindi examinations of 2013.
The 2013 results are:
n Prathma Grade (First Level):
Mayurakshi Shome
Avesh Maharaj (distinction)
Chitra Devi Dasi Bhim (distinction)
Geeta Ramlall
Vidhieawathie Garrib (distinction)
Kamla Mooljee (distinction)
Jasveer Manilal
Upasana Singh
Oosha Devi Chirkoot (distinction)
n Prakash Grade ( Fourth Level)
Suvomita Roy
Jivan Snehlata
Meshwa Meeta
Nandini Chunilal
Aneesha Mayet
Shaam Kalikhan
Shobhana Hardutt
Shaam Chunilal
n Pradeep Grade ( Fifth Level)
Hema Chunilal
Candidates ages range from seven years to 65 years.
Hindi Patshaala’s are currently operating in Springs, Benoni, Glenvista, Meyersdal, Johannesburg, Lenasia, Randburg, Midrand, Centurion and Pretoria.
All together ninety candidates from Gauteng presented themselves for the examinations.
Persons desirous of joining a Hindi class may contact Garrib Bhai at 084 491 1039 or Sewnath Bhai at 082 443 8213.