Orphaned Woman Overcomes Adversity, Graduates as Nurse, Builds Home for Brother and Herself, Mzansi in Tears

Orphaned Woman Overcomes Adversity, Graduates as Nurse, Builds Home for Brother and Herself, Mzansi in Tears

  • A woman from QwaQwa in the Free State shared her emotional journey of overcoming adversity to become a qualified nurse
  • The young lady faced several hardships throughout her life, but she refused to give up
  • Her heartwarming story touched Mzansi, and peeps praised her for not giving up on having a better future

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Woman finishes her studies and builds a home for her and her brother.
Woman shares emotional journey of her road to success. Images: @thuli118/TikTok.
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In a remarkable tale of resilience and determination, a woman from QwaQwa in the Free State shared her inspiring journey of overcoming adversity to become a qualified nurse. Her story serves as an inspiration to many who face challenging circumstances in pursuit of their dreams.

Orphaned woman shares the inspiring journey of becoming a nurse

Born and raised in QwaQwa, Tholoana Lebakeng faced numerous hardships. She uploaded a TikTok video detailing her life which was trending on the social media platform. After her grandfather's passing in 2014, she and her brother found themselves living in a shack, grappling with the difficulties of poverty.

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However, her unwavering determination pushed her forward.

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The young lady's determination changed her circumstances around

Enrolling as a nursing student the same year, she displayed exceptional academic performance, consistently earning awards for her achievements.

In 2018 she proudly graduated as a nurse, marking a significant milestone in her journey. With her qualifications in hand, she secured a permanent job, enabling her to provide a better life for herself and her loved ones.

Mzansi react to young woman's inspiring tale of success after losing parents

Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the pursuit of dreams against all odds. It showcases the transformative impact education and determination can have on one's life, breaking the cycle of poverty and inspiring others to strive for success.

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Peeps praised the woman for putting her needs aside and still looking after her brother:

@jakes said:

"Where is your brother? I hope he is happy and proud."

@Sine commented:

"What I shall render to Jehovah for he has done so much for me."

@Black-Woman01 said:

"To many more wins momma, this is beautiful."

Nothando commented:

"Congratulations, what a beautiful story."

@Nei said:

"Love to see this progress. May God continue to bless you forever and always."

@Kammy commented:

"Most beautiful thing I read today, thank you for sharing."

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In the video, the young lady is seen singing and dancing to Lemoto Yam by a South African singer.

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Ntando Mzansi applauded her accomplishments and wished her well in reaching this significant milestone in her life.

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Trisha Pillay (Weekend current affairs editor) Trisha Pillay is a Current Affairs writer at Briefly News. She has a degree in Journalism from the University of Johannesburg and an Honours degree in International Politics from UNISA. She joined ENCA straight out of varsity and completed an internship at the channel. Pillay later went on to cover politics, crime, entertainment, and current affairs at the Citizen Newspaper. She joined Newzroom Afrika in 2019 and became a senior bulletin editor for shows focused on politics and current affairs on the channel. She joined Briefly News in 2023. You can contact her at trisha.pillay@briefly.co.za