EXCLUSIVE: Stacey chats to the UKZN graduate Dumisani - the story that has won our hearts
A story of hard work, success, and triumph despite all the odds...
A UKZN student has just graduated against all odds.
His heart-warming story comes at a much-needed time after much stress and challenges have presented themselves post-lockdown.
This viral story is one that we all know too well. Dumisani Ngobese was the first of his family to graduate and was raised by his grandmother, who was a street vendor.
Listen to Dumisani sharing his story below:
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ECR News reports: One of the graduates, Dumisani Ngobese from Bhukhanana, a rural area outside eMpangeni, could not hold back his tears after he was conferred with a Bachelor of Arts degree at a ceremony held at the UKZN’s Westville Campus on Friday.
He described his moment on stage as a short-lived but unforgettable moment.
See this moment below:
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Now for the big question... what's next for this star student?
Dumisani shares that he has been offered a permanent job and in fact he starts today (16 May 2022).
He has his briefcase at the ready and can't wait to start.
Anything is possible if you have a positive mindset and determination. If you dream it, you can do it.
We wish Dumisani all the best on his journey and can't wait to follow up with him a month from now.
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Image courtesy of Dumisani Ngobese