Centenarian Educator Builds Schools | Johannesburg News

Meet Veerasamy Appiah Rama, a centenarian educator who turned humble beginnings into a legacy of learning. Born in 1926 on a sugar estate, he walked 14km daily for education, later becoming a teacher, vice principal, and principal—building six classrooms and founding schools in Marburg and Chatsworth. Retiring after 42 years, he earned multiple degrees while raising two educator children and now enjoys a thriving family of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A global traveler who visited his ancestral village in India, Rama credits his century-long life to hard work and unwavering dedication—proving that passion and perseverance build more than just schools, they build futures. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://iol.co.za/thepost/news/2026-09-14-retired-kzn-principal-veerasamy-rama-celebrates-100th-birthday/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8c4d73ee03fa8bed Report issues to [email protected].