Mzansi Proud of 40-Year-Old Former Vendor Who Bagged Nursing Degree, Became 1st Graduate in Her Family

Mzansi Proud of 40-Year-Old Former Vendor Who Bagged Nursing Degree, Became 1st Graduate in Her Family

  • Social media users are incredibly wowed by a vendor who became her family’s first graduate after bagging her nursing qualification
  • Nomandithini Metu is a single mother and overcame so much adversity to achieve her dream
  • The 40-year-old’s story has left many inspired, with congratulations pouring in for the hard-working woman

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A determined lady who was formerly a vendor has left many inspired after becoming a qualified nurse.

Single mom who graduated as a nurse after being a vendor since 2010 inspires many
Nomandithini Metu wants to create a great life for her family. Image: University of Fort Hare/LinkedIn.
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Nomandithini Metu had to overcome many challenges to bag her Bachelor of Nursing qualification from the University of Fort Hare.

According to Pondoland Times, the single mother from Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape was a vendor since 2010 before finally taking the brave step to return to university and obtain her qualification.

The 40-year-old also became the very first person within her family to bag a degree from a tertiary institution. How amazing!

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Nomandithini was honoured in a post by the University of Fort Hare and noted that she completed her qualification to create a good life for her children.

“I did this to improve the lives of my family members, to build my mother a house and also to prove to myself and others that anything and everything is possible when you keep pushing.”

The hard-working lady is currently doing her community service at Cloete Joubert Hospital in Barkley East.

Nomandithini’s story inspired many people, with so many peeps wishing her well for the amazing win on the university’s LinkedIn post that honoured her.

Here are some of the top reactions:

Lungiswa Nyakati said:

“Congrats, mkido, well done.”

Nondumiso Mcako added:

“Well done, big girl! You make women proud and are a role model to your kids. Congrats, dear.”

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Mziwenkosi Nyangiwe reacted:

“Congratulations. Hard work pays off.”

Stunning mom of 1 celebrates becoming qualified nurse, shares cute pics online and sets fire to social media

In another story by Briefly News, a gorgeous young momma is thrilled about obtaining her nursing qualification, sharing her great news online.

Twitter user @nel_benzy looked stunning in the pics she posted on social media, wearing her nursing uniform.

The babe, who looked like a total flame, received so much love from netizens who wished her well and complimented her beauty.

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Kauthar Gool (Women Empowerment Editor) Kauthar Gool has been the Women Empowerment Editor at Briefly News since 2022. She holds a Master of Public Relations and Communication Management from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) (2022) and a Bachelor of Technology in Journalism from CPUT (2019). She has worked at the Fundza Literacy Trust, ITWeb, YOU Magazine, and Cape Argus. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at Stellenbosch University. Reach her at: kauthar.gool@briefly.co.za