"A Lot of Tears and Prayers": 23-Year-Old Admitted to South African High Court as Attorney

"A Lot of Tears and Prayers": 23-Year-Old Admitted to South African High Court as Attorney

  • A young lady raved about being admitted to the High Court of South Africa as she flexed her journey in a video
  • The stunner's story inspired the online community, and the clip gained massive traction online
  • Mzansi netizens showered the hun with congratulatory messages while some expressed their thoughts
  • Briefly News spoke to @kamogelo_molapo, who shared her journey and more with the publication
A TikTok video shows a woman being admitted into the South African High Court at 23 years old.
A lady shared her journey of being admitted into the South African High Court at 23. Image: @kamogelo_molapo
Source: TikTok

Hard work and perseverance always pay off, and this hun proved just that. The young lady showcased her inspiring journey to getting admitted to the South African High Court, and people were touched by her story.

Woman gets admitted into SA High Court at 23

While speaking to Briefly News, @kamogelo_molapo shared what inspired her to pursue law and how she stayed motivated through the challenges. She told the publication that being raised by a single mother and realising the dynamics that families face "sparked my interest in family law as I felt the need to understand it on a deeper level."

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She added: "In that, I needed a tool to mend the broken and protect the vulnerable, to honour the stories left untold, and to rewrite narratives tarnished by inequality. I found the law to be exactly that. And despite all the difficulties endured, I was determined to be where I am, working towards a legal degree."

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The young attorney also touched on the biggest obstacles she faced during her law school years and how she overcame them. She expressed that bridging the gap between the theory taught at university and its practical application in law school, which extends further to practice (articles), was a major challenge.

"But with the help of senior colleagues, I was able to manage to bridge that gap while acquiring knowledge from the top professionals in the field.

Journey to admission to the High Court at 23

@kamogelo_molapo shared a memorable day when she was sitting in court waving to her loved ones after she was admitted to the South African High Court as an attorney.

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She told Briefly News that the journey leading up to her admission was "bittersweet." As she looked back on all the challenges she had gone through.

"I felt there were some, I didn’t have to experience, but in that same moment, I realised how blessed I was to have overcome all those challenges despite all despairs. And I’m proud of myself for not giving up," said @kamogelo_molapo.

@kamogelo_molapo's success was possible because she put in the work by acquiring her bachelor's degree in law through four years of law school. However, it did not end there; she went through another six months of law school, one-year articles of clerkship, and four board exams.

The young lady emphasised the importance of being prepared and determined to make the most of every opportunity, as the future depends on your actions today.

"And a whole lot of tears and prayers. It ended in admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa," she wrote in her TikTok caption.

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Take a look at the woman's heartwarming journey to being admitted to the High Court of South Africa in the video below:

SA claps for the woman's achievement

Mzansi netizens showed the lady love and support, and many were proud of her for reaching such a significant milestone at her age as they showered her with praise.

Siphiwokuhle Khumalo said:

"23?! Now that’s an achievement! Congratulations."

Okuhle expressed:

"A proud stranger."

Reshma Kutama wrote:

"A 25-year-old me watching this serving her articles a proud stranger."

Oratile commented:

"Okay, my sign to go and study for the administrative law exam; congratulations, mama."

Vharo wished her well, saying:

"May the Lord protect you and your family, and may you serve your country with pride. Thank you for all the hard work and for being a blessing to your family. Congratulations, stranger."

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Briefly News previously reported that a young man inspired the nation to continue to dream and work hard towards their goals as he becomes the first property law specialist in his community.

Social media user Yamvua Waokoaji, Esq, gave his Twitter followers a life when where he dropped the bombshell, which had many online users clapping. The gentleman revealed that on the 3rd of May 2024, he stood before the Honourable Ms Justice Allie in the Cape Division of the High Court, where he was admitted as a Conveyancer of the High Court (RSA).

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Source: Briefly News

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Johana Mukandila (Editor) Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She holds a national diploma in journalism from the Cape Peninsula University Of Technology (2023). She has worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, PAICTA, BONA Magazine and Albella Music Production. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at the CPUT. She has passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. Reach her at johana.mukandila@briefly.co.za