From Supermarket Shelves to the USA: Young Man’s Journey to Success

From Supermarket Shelves to the USA: Young Man’s Journey to Success

  • A young man from the Western Cape, who once packed groceries to finish school, is now a cooking programme specialist in the USA
  • Social media users celebrated his success, praising his hard work and determination
  • His journey from supermarket shelves to an international career has inspired many
SACT top student thrives in the US
This young man from the Western Cape, who worked in supermarkets to fund his education, has now secured a role in the USA. Images: @itscozyenwill
Source: TikTok

A young Western Cape man who once packed groceries at local supermarkets to fund his education has become a shining example of determination and perseverance.

@itscozyenwill, whose hard work and dedication led to him getting a bursary at the SA College of Tourism (SACT) in the Eastern Cape, is now thriving in the United States as a cooking programme specialist at Coniston.

From top student to hospitality specialist in the USA

Having completed his studies in 2023, @itscozyenwill emerged as a qualified hospitality worker.

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In his video, he highlighted his outstanding performance, which earned him the top student award for food and beverage in his graduating year.

This achievement, including the bursary, enabled him to secure a prestigious position overseas, where he now works in the hospitality industry.

Mzansi is proud and wishes him well

South Africans took to social media to celebrate his success, showering him with praise and words of encouragement.

Somnandi nkwali yenkosi noted that:

"Usebenzile umfana." [Good job, young man.]

Best_Mazz🏳️‍🌈 commented:

"🥰usebenzile, bhuti." [You did great, brother.]

Bandile_Gina said:

"Okuhle kodwa nsizwa 🙏🙏." [Good things only, young man.]

mansele4 blessed him and prayed that he stay with him:

"Kukhanye njalo😌😇uJehova, abenawe, nawe ube naye njalo🥰😌" [Let it always be bright, God bless you and stay blessed in Him.]

Swazi stated she was a proud stranger:

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"Ngaze ngaproud 😭♥️🥰 lapho angikwazi." [I'm proud of you, and I don't even know you.]

Nolwando encouraged him to keep moving forward:

"Phambili, boy!!!!" [Forward, young man.]

keki_ also said:

"Unkulunkulu emuhle njalo🥺🥰🥰 Congratulations."

Young man flexes getting 3 bursaries, wows Mzansi

Briefly News reported that a successful young man shared on TikTok that he received three bursaries to continue his studies.

North-West University offered him two, while he received one from the Auditor-General of South Africa.

Social media users filled the gent's comment section with congratulatory messages and queries.

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Source: Briefly News

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Reitumetse Makwea (Editor) Reitumetse Makwea is a Current Affairs journalist at Briefly News. She has a National diploma, Advanced diploma and Post-graduate diploma in Journalism from the Tshwane University of Technology. She first worked as a student journalist and freelancer for Caxton's Record Noweto and later joined The Citizen News, where she worked for a little over 3 years covering politics, environmental news, business, education, and health. Reitumetse joined Briefly News in 2024. Email: reitumetse.makwea@briefly.co.za

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