Born without arms, South African teenager writes matric exams with her feet

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Born without arms, South African teenager writes matric exams with her feet

Born without arms, Limpopo teenager Mbali Mahlale wrote her matric exams with her foot, earned a distinction and finished among the top 10 in her grade

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