“This Is Dope”: Married Power Couple Graduates Together at Wits, Leaving SA Peeps Raving
- A husband and wife left South Africans in awe of their grand moment as the pair shared the stage
- The lovebirds graduated at the same time from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), and people in Mzansi reacted
- Briefly News takes a look at how studying together impacts couples' marriages and more
- Relationship expert and Founder of Engaged Humans, Paula Quinsee, spoke to Briefly News and shared how studying together can benefit a couple’s bond and emotional connection
A South African couple in Mzansi has warmed the hearts of many people across the country after achieving a remarkable milestone together.
Source: TikTok
Married couple graduates together at Wits
The pair graduated on the same day at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), and their video, which was shared on social media, has impressed many people.
The clip uploaded by @mrtmoshatane on TikTok shows the inspiring duo walking across the stage in their graduation gowns, proving that love and education can go hand in hand.
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The couple, whose journey has now become a symbol of dedication and perseverance, shared their excitement as they received their degrees. Studying side by side, they supported each other through late-night study sessions, assignments, and exam stress.
While taking to the TikTok caption, the hubby expressed the following:
"A couple that learns together, grows together! Walking the stage side by side with my wife is a dream come true. This is more than a graduation—it's a testimony of love, teamwork, and perseverance!"
Their achievement has resonated with many, especially those juggling relationships and academics. The footage went on to become a hit on TikTok, gathering loads of views along with thousands of likes and comments.
Watch the wholesome video of the power couple below:
How studying together strengthens couples’ emotional bonds
While speaking to Briefly News, relationship expert and Founder of Engaged Humans, Paula Quinsee, shared how studying together can benefit a couple’s bond and emotional connection by stating that working on a common goal or share purpose provides an opportunity to support each other, share chores and tasks, and celebrate each other’s progress together.
She added:
"Create quality time where you are spending time together studying or discussing elements around your studies, which can help couples feel in sync with each other. It can help deepen communication and build problem-solving skills, which deepens trust."
The relationship expert and Founder of Engaged Humans went on to say:
"Seeing your partner engaged, learning, and growing can also help to fuel your admiration, appreciation and even attraction for them."
SA applauds the couple's achievement
Mzansi netizens were inspired as they flooded the comments section praising the couple on their achievements as they expressed their thoughts and sent their congratulatory messages.
Dineo said:
"We are our ancestors' wildest dreams. Congratulations, Mr and Mrs Moshatane."
SirJusticeSokela gushed over the couple, saying:
"This is dope."
M.odi.padi said:
"So beautiful. Congratulations."
Khutso Mehlape shared:
"I met this couple during my studies at the University of Limpopo... Back then they supported us first-year students through mentorship and plenty of encouragement. Thank you, and congratulations."
N.othandooo wrote:
"Serious couple goals."
King Vithiza expressed:
"This is what I call couple goals."
Hlelo added:
"Another day of congratulating strangers. Well done."
Rethabile Lily Kondi commented:
"I pray I find someone to shout that on my graduation."
Boitumelo simply said:
"The best video I have seen on the internet; this is beautiful hle."
Source: TikTok
How studying together affects relationships in marriage
When couples study together, it helps improve understanding and connection. According to Success.com, studying together can promote empathy and a greater comprehension of one another's viewpoints, particularly when it comes to topics about relationships or personal development. A closer emotional connection might result from sharing intellectual interests.
Couples that study together frequently strive toward shared objectives, which promotes cooperation and support amongst them. This may have implications for other aspects of the marriage.
It also improves communication skills between the two, increases quality time, and fosters mutual growth and intellectual stimulation.
3 other Briefly News stories about couples
- A radiant elderly couple joyfully beamed as they signed their marriage certificate at Home Affairs.
- The couple convinced Mzansi that soulmates exist. A man on TikTok captured the beautiful moment of an older couple creating cute content in public. Social media users wished for the same kind of love.
- An elderly couple served as ultimate relationship goals after a woman showcased the lovebirds showing great affection and care for each other.
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Johana Mukandila (Human Interest Editor) Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She has over four years of experience as a multimedia journalist. Johana 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
Paula Quinsee (Certified Relationship Therapy Educator and founder of Engaged Humans) Paula Quinsee is the founder of Engaged Humans, facilitating connection between individuals and organisations to create a more human-connected world. She is a certified Imago Relationship Therapy educator and facilitator, NLP practitioner, PDA analyst, coach and trainer. Paula is also the author of two self-help guides - Embracing Conflict and Embracing No - as well as an international speaker, advocate for mental health and activist for gender-based violence.
