University of the Western Cape Graduate Celebrates Being 1st in Family To Bag a Degree

University of the Western Cape Graduate Celebrates Being 1st in Family To Bag a Degree

  • A UWC graduate went online to share the joy of being the first in his family to bag a tertiary qualification
  • The inspirational video posted on TikTok gained momentum and applause from social media users
  • The comments section is filled with congratulations as netizens express their joy and well-wishes
A University of the Western Cape graduate
A man celebrated the completion of his studies at the University of the Western Cape. Image: @vutlhareezitha
Source: TikTok

A graduate from the University of the Western Cape celebrated becoming the first in his family to earn a degree.

Man flexes his qualifications

He took to TikTok to show off his qualifications while wearing his graduation belt.

The uplifting video posted on the account @vutlhareezitha carries a caption that echoes the man's determination.

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"We are going to break the generational curses by force."

Mzansi impressed by graduate

Posted just a few days ago, the TikTok clip garnered attention from Mzansi people.

They acknowledged the significance of this achievement and shared in the graduate's joy. Some expressed optimism that it marks only the beginning of a journey filled with positive change for him and his family.

Watch the video below:

Video of UWC graduate inspire

The graduate's story serves as inspiration for others facing similar challenges on their educational journeys.

@endinakojolingana said;

"Wow, congratulations bhuti wam."

@Bulibabes mentioned:

"Congrats bro, generational blessings have begun."

@Gregory_thenerd commented:

"This is what we want to see!"

@Thandiey shared:

"This is me next year. After I lost hope, I got married and went back to school then a 29-year-old graduate.‍ Next year it's my turn. I'm clapping for you. "

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@user7591530620031 added:

"Congratulations you did it.✨"

@Whynaato wrote:

"Used to see you on campus, congratulations."

@mma_carly stated:

"All praise goes out to the most high God.❤️"

@kokobee said:

"Congratulations. Here's to breaking more generational curses.❤️"

Mom becomes 1st person in family to graduate

In a similar article, Briefly News reported that Banele Witness Khoza is a mother from a small village called Mangweni in Mpumalanga who has made her family incredibly proud.

Not only is the smart lady passionate about education, but her love of encouraging literacy in young people is also admirable. The stunning Banele posted about her success on LinkedIn, noting that she obtained her Master of Information Science from the University of South Africa.

Source: Briefly News

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Hilary Sekgota (Deputy Human Interest HOD) Hilary Sekgota is the Head of Desk for Evening and Weekend content at Briefly News. She completed a BA in Communication Science from Unisa in 2018 and a Diploma in Journalism from Varsity College in 2010. She also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Hilary joined the Briefly News team in 2022 and started her journalism career at Tshwane Sun. She has 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za