LLB Graduate Works at Retail Store, South Africa Shows Her Support: “Nothing Is Impossible”
- A lawyer shared that an LLB graduate, Sithembele Ndlovu, was looking for articles for eight years with no luck, and now works at a retail store
- The man pleaded with the online community to share her story and have her working as a candidate attorney
- Many social media users felt for the woman, who is also a content creator, and shared their suggestions to help her with her legal journey
- Briefly News contacted Sithembele, who shared why she thought it had taken eight years to find articles
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A digital content creator, also known as The People's Lawyer, Alu Arthur Ndou, shared that an LLB graduate had been waiting for articles since 2017 and currently works at a Boxer store. Her journey resonated with several people, who shared words of encouragement.
On 2 September, 2025, Alu stated that the graduate, Sithembele Ndlovu, 31, lives in Heidelberg, Gauteng, but was willing to relocate for the job opportunity in the field for which she studied.
On her Facebook account, the Boxer admin clerk told people that while she was a "retail girly," she was also a content creator, boasting over 57 000 followers on the social media platform. She produces lifestyle content, including her daily routines such as cooking and cleaning.
Alu pleaded with internet users:
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"Kindly share this post. Her potential employer might be on your timeline. I have also started knocking on all the doors for her. Let us do the Lord’s work and prove to the nation once again that if we unite and work together, nothing is impossible. Next week Monday, she should be reporting for work as a CA (candidate attorney)."
Briefly News contacted Sithembele, who shared that she entered the retail sector after struggling to find a job in the legal field and not wanting to spend her days sitting at home doing nothing.
When asked why it has taken so long for her to get into her desired field, Sithembele said:
"Honestly, the field is saturated. However, I had given up after searching for so long. I focused on my current job and also growing in content creation."
The University of Pretoria graduate also shared that once she secures a job in law, she has no plans to stop content creation, as it is now a part of her life.
Sithembele, who sees herself in a managerial position in the next five years, had a message for her future employers:
"I'm a hardworking, honest person, and I would be an asset to any organisation. I'm a fast learner, adapt easily, and I'm a team leader. My future employer would have made the best decision in hiring me."
LLB graduate's story touches South Africans
The post received hundreds of comments from social media users. Some felt they could relate to Sithembele's story, while others shared words of positivity for the hardworking woman.
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Xihlovo Malungani told the online community:
"In all honesty, Boxer should have absorbed her into their legal department. 2017 is a long time, even in their hiring department, since lawyers understand labour law and employment stuff. In fact, she is supposed to be working at their head office by now, not as a cashier."
Audrey Ndala wrote in the comment section:
"LLB has various job opportunities. You might not get articles, but many companies offer positions for LLB graduates, like a compliance position, etc. That’s a good start."
Mahwelere Mahlaela said to Alu:
"This is really heartwarming, bro. May you be blessed abundantly for being a light to others."
Kenny Smex added under the post:
"Oh, this is beautiful. I saw her post yesterday. Unemployment is a pain across Africa, not just in South Africa. I am sending all the best wishes, hugs and kisses from Botswana. Good luck, my sister."
George S'Geetjo Mangweni shared with people online:
"This is why you must respect cashiers. Some of them are more educated than us."
Phuti Stanley's stated in the comments:
"She must keep looking. I know someone who waited until 2015 and just recently got a job."
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- In another article, Briefly News reported that a woman with a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science degree revealed that she made money as a nail technician.
- A young woman shared with TikTok users that she worked at Shoprite, even though she had a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree. People responded to her post with love and support.
- Another woman shared that after completing her studies in industrial psychology, she sought employment at PEP as a cashier. Social media users encouraged her not to give up.
Source: Briefly News
