“This Is Powerful”: South African Woman Graduates After Failing Grade 12 Four Times, Inspires Mzansi

“This Is Powerful”: South African Woman Graduates After Failing Grade 12 Four Times, Inspires Mzansi

  • A young lady in South Africa inspired many people with a touching story about becoming a graduate
  • She revealed how she failed Grade 12 four times, and the TikTok video gained massive traction online
  • Comments poured in from online users who flooded the post with congratulatory messages

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A local woman has finally achieved her dream of graduating after repeating her Grade 12 examinations four times.

A young lady who graduated after failing Grade 12 four times shared her story.
A young lady who graduated after failing Grade 12 four times shared her story. Image: @zizipho_zenkosi
Source: TikTok

Woman graduates after failing Grade 12 four times

The stunner is not only celebrating this significant personal milestone, but she is also making history as the first teacher in her family and a dedicated HIV activist.

She took to her social media account under the handle @zizipho_zenkosi, where she shared her inspiring journey to graduating, which was far from easy for the young babe. Facing academic challenges and personal obstacles, she refused to give up on her ambition for education.

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Each time she faced disappointment, she resolved to learn from her experiences and return to her studies with renewed focus. Her persistence has now culminated in a hard-earned qualification, paving the way for her to enter the teaching profession.

Beyond her academic achievements, @zizipho_zenkosi is also a passionate advocate for HIV awareness. She is determined to use her platform as a future educator to raise awareness, combat stigma, and promote education about the virus. She is the first in her family to openly address the issue and hopes to create a more supportive and informed environment within her community.

Her inspiring post has already begun to resonate with many, serving as a powerful reminder that perseverance and passion can overcome significant hurdles.

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Mzansi congratulates the woman

The online community showered the lady with heartwarming messages. They flooded her comments section with sweet notes saying:

Namgwezane73 said:

"When I see this, I become better. I heal each and every ngawe babes."

Mmalia & Noz added:

"Proof that persistence pays in the end. well-done."

Priscilla Mahlangu wrote:

"What matters is that you finished what you started."

User commented:

"Nakanjan uyiyo ke lento ozitshela ukuth uyiyo...well done cc."

Ayanda Sineke Mnyaka expressed:

"Such posts are just a motivation to never give up... Well done sisi."

Refine shared:

"This is a powerful motivation for everyone."

Spongy replied:

"You're an inspiration to most, welcome to the noble profession."
A young lady graduated after failing Grade 12 four times shared her story.
A young lady who graduated after failing Grade 12 four times shared her story. Image: @zizipho_zenkosi
Source: TikTok

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Johana Mukandila (Human Interest Editor) Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She has over four years of experience as a multimedia journalist. Johana 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