Zulu Lady Shares Total Cost of Her Graduation Preparations in Viral TikTok Video

• South Africans were wowed by a young lady’s cost breakdown of her recent graduation preparations
• The Mzansi Zulu woman shared everything she spent, from her custom-made dress to her hired regalia
• Social media users had a problem with the outfit she wore and the money she spent on a one-day event
• Briefly News asked financial expert Fulufhelani Mashapha what advice she would give couples aiming for a debt-free yet memorable graduation celebration

A young South African Zulu lady from Durban made waves online after she shared the cost breakdown of her graduation preparations.

She opted for a Nigerian-inspired look, which many people bashed her for. The youngster stunned in a gele, which is a gorgeous East African headpiece that cost her R650.

She then bought a R1200 weave to achieve a sleek ponytail look that was R1200 to install, including makeup. The graduate bought beige shoes that perfectly matched her dress for R1K.

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Graduate breaks down cost of her big day in viral TikTok

The graduate shared that her dress was custom-made. Although she did not provide how much she paid her dressmaker, she highlighted that the material itself was R1500.

Both her manicure and pedicure were R200; she hit a great bargain with that one. The youngster hired her regalia for R350 for the ceremony and paid a photographer R650 for good-quality pictures.

Her sister gifted her flowers, and her family paid for the graduation dinner. The people of Mzansi were stunned by how much money the young lady spent on a one-day event, while others complimented and congratulated her on her milestone.

The total cost of her big day was R6,750. She captioned her now-viral post:

“Graduation cost breakdown.”

Briefly News asked financial expert Fulufhelani Mashapha for tips on how couples can celebrate graduation memorably without going into debt. She explained:

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"Cost-saving strategies can include opting for simple yet elegant DIY décor, renting a gown instead of buying an expensive designer dress, choosing more affordable accesories (which you can upgrade over time), selecting a budget-friendly venue, or even hosting the ceremony in your backyard."

SA amazed by cost of Zulu lady’s graduation preparations

Social media users shared their thoughts in the comments section of the now-viral post:

@Gigi said:

“It’s her graduation. Her money. Her pictures. You can attend your graduation with your honesty and no gele.”

@Elizabeth mamina shared:

“The majority of people throwing shade in the comment section never experienced graduating, and I think it’s your day and you do what you want.”

@nothando wrote:

“You looked amazing, congratulations, friend.”

@Phiwe said:

“It was worth it. You looked beautiful.”

@sexyy sj explained:

“For those who never graduated, graduation day feels like a wedding. From everything you plan and expenses, it's worth it after all, after we spend sleepless nights studying. We deserve this. Congratulations, girl.”

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@kaybee commented:

“But why spend so much just to get your certificate? Just wear your normal clothes and go get the certificate, take a picture, and move.”

@🟦 loved the look:

“Worth every penny. You look like royalty.”

@Mamello Mokoena commented:

“You just gave me an idea with the gele. You looked so stunning. I love those soft colours.”

See the TikTok post below:

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Source: Briefly News