SA Remembers Inspiring Woman, 31, Who Completed Matric With Bachelors Pass in 2021

SA Remembers Inspiring Woman, 31, Who Completed Matric With Bachelors Pass in 2021

  • Slindile Cele completed her matric back in 2021 and her achievement will never be forgotten
  • Twitter user @joy_zelda shared a picture of 31-year-old Sli, reminding people of her victory
  • People love that Sli took control of her future despite her age, a true inspiration

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A woman by the name of Slindile Cele is a reminder that age is but a number. At the age of 31 she passed matric with a bachelor's pass. What an amazing achievement!

31-year-old female who got a matric
Twitter user @joy_zelda remembered a 31-year-old female who went back to school to get a matric and succeeded. Image: Twitter / @joy_zelda
Source: Twitter

Many people believe that their age stops them from achieving their dreams when really it is the thought that age limits them that is hindering them.

Twitter user @joy_zelda shared a picture of 31-year-old Sli in her school uniform, letting the world know what this courageous woman accomplished. Deciding to return to school could not have been easy, but she did it and has come out victorious!

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“This is a SLINDILE CELE APPRECIATION TWEET ❤ from Ndwedwe in KZN. A former matric student who completed her Matric with a bachelors pass at age 31. She had failed matric in 2006 but enrolled for Grade 11 in 2020.”

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The people of Mzansi congratulate the woman on passing matric

A lot of people took to the comments to commend Sli on doing something not many would have the courage to do. This is definitely motivation and inspiration for many people out there wishing they had completed school.

Take a look at some of the kind comments:

@Bongani_BEM said:

“This is awesome ”

@thebzaaaa said:

“She is an example to the young ones, thanks Silindile.”

@politikibot said:

“I respect her, God bless her thoughts♥️”

@KingAberdeen said:

“Salute to you my lady... Wish you all the best. Nothing is impossible.”

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@SHSifisoK said:

“This often happens in KZN, married ladies who go back to class and the ones I know are teachers today! Focused and intentional!”

Young Woman Passes Matric on 3rd Attempt, Inspires SA: “Persistence Is the Key to Success”

In related news, Briefly News reported that Caryn Cupido received praise galore after sharing her story. Her never-give-up attitude allowed her to push herself to earn a National Senior Certificate. According to Caryn, she failed matric three years ago.

She decided to rewrite her exams but unfortunately failed again. Last year, she decided to try once more and lo and behold, she passed! She excitedly shared the news on Facebook where she posed proudly with her NSC.

Peeps have taken time out of their days to share messages of advice, thanks and motivation with the young lady.

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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.