Mzansi Reacts as Matriculant Breaks Down Over Unsupportive Family After Diploma Pass
- One young girl broke down as she shared how her family was unsupportive after she received a diploma pass for the 2024 matric results
- The TikTok video sparked a buzz online, gathering loads of views along with thousands of likes and comments
- The matric class of 2024 made history with their results, as they achieved the highest National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass rate
- Briefly News spoke to relationship expert Kelley Nele about why parents need to support their children, even if matric results are not as expected
A sad matriculant's revelation captured the attention of many and sparked a massive stir on the internet.
Source: TikTok
Diploma holder stressed by unsupportive family
The babe who broke down in a TikTok video, which she shared under the handle @moody_050314, has quickly gained traction on the platform.
She revealed to her followers how she matriculated with a diploma pass, but her family was not impressed by it and, therefore, was unsupportive of her results. In the clip, the hun seemed stressed as she wiped her tears.
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@moody_050314's footage sparked chatter among people online who called out her family with one saying in the comments:
"Tell them to go and write so they can get what they think is better."
The 2024 matric class makes history
The 2024 matric class in South Africa made history with a record-breaking 87.3% pass rate on the National Senior Certificate (NSC), a 4.4% increase from the 2023 pass rate of 82.9%.
Take a look at the video of the girl breaking down below:
Why parents should support kids despite matric results
While speaking to Briefly News relationship expert Kelley Nele about why parents need to support their children, even if matric results are not as expected, and how an unsupportive family impacts a pupil’s well-being.
"Failing matric is probably one of the most devastating things that can happen to a child. In the eyes of many, failing matric is more significant than failing any other grade and can therefore be even more devastating," said Kelley.
She expressed the importance of family members supporting their child despite matric results.
"It’s important to support your child during this time because they will be at their most vulnerable. To them failing matric may signal failure in life: it can feel like the end of the world. Support and reassurance will help them with resilience, and confidence, and motivate them to try again or simply take control of their lives and not allow life to happen to them."
Kelley Nele added:
"Not supporting them will only make them feel worse about the situation and themselves, lead them down a path of bad habits (criminal behaviour and/or substance abuse), or unliving themselves."
SA is not impressed by the 2024 matric pupil's family
Mzansi netizens showed the young girl love and support as many called out her family for their behaviours, saying:
Yolanda Mantshie said:
"Don't worry, my sister, our families don't understand the pressure of being in an exam room. God will make a way."
Gina added:
"I don't know why parents are pressuring their kids is not fair."
Lily Mlindoc wrote:
"Congratulations, l also got a diploma your parents should understand other kids who didn't get anything failed."
Sisanda commented:
"I'm so heartbroken because our family doesn't appreciate your effort because matric is not easy. They think you are strong, baby gal. We support you as a social media family. Don't hurt yourself. The finale was ukuthi Kuna maxesha lapho ubawedwa kodwa umndeni unaware. Congratulations."
Akho247 replied:
"My son passed with a Diploma. I'm very happy for him because the pressure was too much. I'm also happy for you, my angel."
Na msesanyana shared:
"I'm sending you hugs, kisses, and love, yezwa. As a country, we are proud of you."
Source: TikTok
2024 Matric pupils who bagged distinctions
One young lady proved that the future is female with her impressive matric results, which she showed off.
A wholesome video of a matric learner holding back her emotions after achieving five distinctions has melted hearts in South Africa.
A South African student was ecstatic as he bagged a 100% pass rate and scooped nine distinctions for the 2024 matric results.
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Source: Briefly News
Johana Mukandila (Human Interest Editor) Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She 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
Kelley Nele (Relationship and Sex Educator) Kelley Nele is a Relationship and Sex Educator and writer. She has been coaching individuals for 5 years and edifying people on foundational and advanced topics within the realm of dating, relationships, sex and sexuality via her writing for 2 years. She has successfully written engaging and insightful content for the following publications: Reader’s Digest UK, LGBTQ+ Nation, TransLash and Metro UK.
