"Sisterhood is Proud": 31-Year-Old Woman Inspires Mzansi by Returning to Grade 11, SA Reacts

"Sisterhood is Proud": 31-Year-Old Woman Inspires Mzansi by Returning to Grade 11, SA Reacts

  • One young lady shared her journey to return to school at the age of 31 in a video making rounds online
  • The hun revealed that she went back to grade 11 at the age of 31, and the clip of the woman gained massive traction
  • South Africans were inspired by the stunner's story as they took to the comments section to shower her with congratulatory messages

In an inspiring turn of events, a 31-year-old woman has made headlines in South Africa after returning to school to complete her Grade 11 education.

A woman shared her journey of returning to school in a TikTok video.
A lady revealed in a TikTok video that she is going back to school at the age of 31. Image: @nelisiwe346
Source: TikTok

31 Year old goes back to Grade 11

The stunner's decision, which many find brave, has sparked a wave of admiration across South Africa.

The young lady took to social media under the handle @nelisiwe346 to share her story, explaining that she had not completed her high school education due to a reason which is unknown to the public. However, she is determined to change that and earn her qualification, regardless of her age.

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Her courage has inspired many, especially those who feel they have missed their chance at education or success.

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SA applauds the woman's brave decision

@nelisiwe346's story received an outpouring of support from South Africans who applauded her for her resilience and determination.

Precious said:

"Sisterhood is proud of you Sthandwa."

Musa added:

"Proud of you build your future."

Nokuthula Mthethwa expressed:

"Good luck I returned at the age of 25 and now am doing my second year."

Aphelele commented:

"And you're looking very good babes it's not too late even the body is allowing you."

Mthembu replied:

"It is never too late and nothing is impossible."
A woman shared her journey of returning to school in a TikTok video.
A lady revealed in a TikTok video that she is going back to school at the age of 31. Image: @nelisiwe346
Source: TikTok

South Africans who went back to school

  • Briefly News previously reported that a young lady faced her fears by returning to Grade 11 after receiving disappointing matric results in 2022, and she is celebrating a remarkable turnaround.
  • Imagine returning to high school at 30, not to relive your teenage years but to pave the way for a brighter future.
  • One brave young lady wowed Mzansi after revealing that she had dropped out of university to return to school.

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Source: Briefly News

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Johana Mukandila (Human Interest 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

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