From Taxi Driver to Teacher, Nkazimulo Khumalo Inspires Netizens

From Taxi Driver to Teacher, Nkazimulo Khumalo Inspires Netizens

  • A gentleman who was determined through challenges finally achieved his dream of becoming a teacher
  • Nkazimulo Khumalo didn't have his success on a silver platter -he worked as a taxi driver before the achievement
  • The online community reacted to the young man's story, with many feeling inspired and encouraging him to soar higher
A taxi driver impressed Mzansi after he used his earnings to obtain a teaching qualification.
A man who worked as a taxi driver graduated with a teaching degree from UNISA. Images: @The Hustler's Inspirational Story/ Facebook
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A humble guy, Nkazimulo Khumalo, did not give up his dream of teaching. While he was figuring out and pushing for his success, he took a job as a taxi driver.

He studies at the University of South Africa and used earnings from his taxi driving job to fund his studies. Under an X post by @Boitumelo_Heily, social media users shared how impressed and inspired they are by the young man's story.

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Khumalo is living proof that with resilience and commitment, dreams do come true. Despite setbacks and moments of doubt, Khumalo made it - congratulations!

Man funds teaching qualification with taxi job earnings

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The man inspired social media users

Take a look at what netizens had to say below:

@tzwidem commented

"Your past is not your present... and your present is not your future..."

@Future_Nayo congratulated:

"Well done, bhuti!"

@DumbaSizzler said:

"Well done, Nkazi... next, you are going to own a successful school."

@Debbie Joubert wished well:

"Absolutely wonderful! Good luck, wishing you a bright, happy future."

@Maralyn Heyneke admired:

"Congratulations!! Your story of fighting against all odds! Remarkable!"

@Premi Reddy pares him:

"This man will be an asset to school. I hope someone employs him, he will teach with passion, not just money. Congratulations, God bless you with very best in life and all desires of your heart."

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@Reneilwe Matabane applauded:

"Very inspiring. Well done to him."

Homeless stuns netizens with university qualification

In another story, Briefly News reported about a homeless man in Johannesburg who obtained a degree.

The guy was known for asking people for recyclables. He got tongues wagging on the internet after he was captured being awarded a university qualification at a graduation ceremony. Netizens couldn't contain their joy and flooded the commenter section with congratulatory messages.

Source: Briefly News

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Sinothando Siyolo (Editor) Sinothando Siyolo is a Human Interest Writer at Briefly News. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the University of Cape Town (UCT), with majors in Media and Writing, Politics and Governance. Before joining Briefly, Sinothando worked as a Content Producer for Hibari Media and as a News Content Producer for The South African (TSA). He has the ability to write across various sections - News, Human Interest, Politics, Entertainment, and Business. He joined Briefly in 2023. You can contact Sinothando at s2pinyana@gmail.com