Man celebrates graduation: 'It has been a long 4-year journey'

Man celebrates graduation: 'It has been a long 4-year journey'

Despite falling on hard times and not being able to pay for his studies, Lunga Mfingwana still graduated as a doctor recently.

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In a post on Twitter, Lunga wrote:

"I’m wearing my internship scrubs today because it is my last call as a Registrar. It has been a long 4 year(s) journey that started with WSU giving me a chance to do my undergraduate with no source of funding but a determined parent and family. I wouldn’t be where I am today...
"If I wasn’t for the sacrifices made by late mom, my lovely sisters and the 'rural university!' Often looked down on. Thanks."

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His post inspired many on social media, with scores of congratulatory messages streaming in for the new Dr.

Briefly.co.za learned that @magembi felt inspired: "This is inspiring Lunga.. all the best."

In November, Briefly.co.za reported that a young man from Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, also graduated as a doctor after six long years of study.

Olwethu Vilakazi took to Twitter to share the exciting news of his achievement, Briefly.co.za gathered.

He shared a photo of his stethoscope and badge showing his title. He accompanied it with the caption, "Degree complete. Y'all can address me as Dr. O.N Vilakazi."

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Rianette Cluley (Director and Editor-in-Chief) Rianette Cluley is the managing editor of Briefly News (joined in 2016). Previously, she worked as a journalist and photographer for award-winning publications within the Caxton group (joined in 2008). She also attended the Journalism AI Academy powered by the Google News Initiative and passed a set of trainings for journalists from Google News initiative. In February 2024, she hosted a workshop titled AI for Journalists: Power Up Your Reporting Ethically and was a guest speaker at the Forum of Community Journalists No Guts, No Glory, No Story conference. E-mail: rianette.cluley@briefly.co.za