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Man in Tears After 10-Year Journey to Become CA(SA) in TikTok Video

Published 3 Apr 2026 at 9:27 AM

by Rutendo Masasi

3 min read

A man shared a TikTok video of the moment he was emotional over a big achievement in his life
The man was on the road with a popular song blasting that made him reflect on his journey so far
South Africans were inspired by the young man pursuing his dreams of becoming an accountant

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A young man posted a video of himself during a vulnerable moment. He was listening to the inspiring song Vuka by JazzWorx.

Man shares progress in life after 10 years of studying — A man shared his progress in life after 10 years of studying to become an accountant. Image: @corporatepantsula
Source: TikTok

The video that the man posted on 2 April gave people a good idea of everything he'd been through for a chance to find success. People were touched as the man looked back on his life after hearing the popular song.

In a TikTok video, @corporatepantsula was playing Vuka while driving. Tears were streaming down his face with a caption announcing that he was a newly qualified chartered accountant in South Africa (CA (SA)) after nearly a decade. He said the song reminded him of how, years before, he was struggling, and now he was, when he was heading to Johannesburg to look for a job. He said it took nine years, but he was glad he was finding light at the end of the tunnel. The young man was only on his way to the big city with his qualification and R1,000 from his parents. He said the song reminds him to keep going whenever he's feeling down, and it got him through difficult times. Watch the video below:

South Africa touched by emotional new CA (SA)

Online users related to the young man also shared their own words of encouragement. Viewers raved that the man was getting his chance to shine. Read people's comments below:

South African stunned by man's long journey to becoming qualified accountant — The man amazed people with his decade-long chase to become an accountant. Image: RDNE / Pexels
Source: UGC

Sade💄 exclaimed:

'It’s your TURN!! Hohohohohoho🤭🤭"

Siphiwe Monde 🇿🇦 related to the man:

"Just moved to Johannesburg with only my suitcase, left with R100 remainder from a gift engiyphiwe by my best friend, use bits of it to buy data so I can apply daily. I am still unemployed but I believe sizo pops."

glamouremzansi commented:

"Reminds me of that Will Smith scene when he finally got the job."

sihleee✝️ applauded the man:

"Nine years later🥺🥺🥺😭Oh my you are so RESILIENT!!Congratulations🥰🥳"

Babicky 🥀 was moved:

"There’s something about going through the thick of it that makes you appreciate the dark days, when you finally enter your season of reaping. Those low moments made me. You remain grateful for where you came from and even more grateful for where you are headed to✨."

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