Inspirational Woman Receives Doctorate, a Day She Dreamt of for a Very Long Time, SA Applauds Her Dedication

Inspirational Woman Receives Doctorate, a Day She Dreamt of for a Very Long Time, SA Applauds Her Dedication

  • A stunning and dedicated UKZN lecturer bagged her Doctorate degree in Education after many battles
  • Dr Lerato Hlengiwe Sokhulu’s storey was shared online and inspired many to keep pushing no matter what they are faced with
  • The people of Mzansi were overflowing with pride for the new Dr and thanked her for sharing her incredible story

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Having worked tirelessly for many years, a gorgeous woman finally got the moment she had been dreaming of – walking onto the stage to accept her Doctorate degree in Education. What an incredible achievement!

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Dr Lerato Hlengiwe Sokhulu just recived her Doctorate degree in Education from UKZN. Image: Facebook / Varsity World
Source: Facebook

Receiving your Doctorate is the highest level of tertiary education that one can obtain. It is a journey that requires unwavering dedication and a burning passion for the respective field of study. This gorgeous woman did it and has EVERY right to be proud.

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Facebook page Varsity World shared the story of Dr Lerato Hlengiwe Sokhulu, a lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal who recently received her Doctorate in Education. Lerato knew from the day she enrolled in her undergraduate studies that she too would stand on the stage in a red gown one day.

"I remember having a clear dream of becoming an academic one day. I envisioned myself obtaining a Doctoral degree in Education. I was never sure how it would all work out but I had a dream in which I was determined to work very hard to make it a reality.”

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With that moment having finally taken place, Lerato was overcome with emotion as her biggest dream became reality.

Babes, congratulation!

The people of Mzansi help the Dr celebrate her incredible achievement

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Knowing what a huge achievement getting your Dr title is the people of SA helped the inspiring woman celebrate by firing up the comment section with awesome messages.

Take a look at some of the kind messages:

Sanelisiwe S'nele Maseko said:

“Congratulations my sister that is my dream to obtain the same Doctorate degree in education , I have just graduated with my bachelor’s degree for intermediate and senior phase.”

Shenazirie Plaatjies said:

“Congratulations you are a true inspiration ”

Lungile Majola said:

“Well done Sisi. Slowly aiming for that red gown. But it's a tough road. At the point am in now, it seems that it's not achievable. Some days I feel like giving up... But reading this has given me hope.”

Thembile Ngidi said:

“Congratulations Dr ♥️♥️Such an inspiration ”

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Becoming a doctor is a big deal, one that definitely deserves all the hype. Dedicating one’s life to serving others is a huge commitment.

Social media user @yanga_ngcese took to her Instagram page with a graduation snap of her medical graduate bestie. She accompanied the sweet picture with a heartwarming caption expressing her pride.

Source: Briefly News

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Denika Herbst (Editor) Denika Herbst is a Human Interest writer at Briefly News. She is also an Industrial Sociologist with a master's degree in Industrial Organisational and Labour Studies from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, which she completed in 2020. She is now a PhD candidate at UKZN. Denika has over five years of experience writing for Briefly News (joined in 2018), and a short time writing for The South African. You can reach her via: denika.herbst@briefly.co.za.

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