Venda Woman Celebrates Mom As She Bags PhD in Inspiring TikTok Video, Netizens Proud: “Dr Mom”

Venda Woman Celebrates Mom As She Bags PhD in Inspiring TikTok Video, Netizens Proud: “Dr Mom”

  • A mother of two shone when she celebrated obtaining a PhD despite the fact that she is over 40
  • The woman’s daughter posted mom's moment on her TikTok account and netizens celebrated her
  • Her achievement encouraged other TikTokkers to continue pursuing their dreams
A woman celebrated that her mother obtained a PhD in a TikTok video
South African women were inspired by a mother who got her PhD despite having two children. Image: @huli.nev
Source: TikTok

A venda mother of two did not give up on her dream of bagging a PhD and she chased it relentlessly. She finally succeeded when she recently got her PhD, a feat that her daughter celebrated. She is proof that it doesn’t matter how old you are, dreams can always be achieved.

Woman celebrates mother bagging PhD in TikTok video

@huli.nev posted a TikTok video of her mother fetching her PhD. The proud woman walks up the stage in one clip and turns up with her family in another. They have even started calling her Dr Mom fondly to celebrate her bagging a PhD despite her age. Watch the video here:

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South Africans clap for the woman and her PhD

Netizens in the comment section threw their flowers at her mother, who obtained a PhD, and wished their moms were alive as well.

Zwazwa Dlamini said:

“My mom changed from Mrs to Miss to Dr. Congratulations to your mom.”

Phemelooo wrote:

“You better refer to her as Dr Mom.”

The poster replied:

“Listen, my little brother has already started with that and it sounds so surreal.”

Sewie Sunflower was charmed.

“This is so beautiful. My mother passed on before she could change her title. I could not wait to call her Dr Mom.”

Believer Diva gushed:

“Thank you, Mommy. One day, I want to be just like you.”

Thabithainnocentc was happy.

“Elevating from one level to the next.”

Mokgatle celebrated her.

“I’m happy to witness those moments with the PhDs, especially the youngest Drs.”

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Shamainedimpho3 was inspired.

“Definitely going to be this type of mom.”

Kgaugelo Sithole was in awe.

“I cannot stop looking at this video, ever since last night. This is beautiful and encouraging. Congratulations.”

hloniCharmaine clapped hand.

“The bar has been set high.”

Kwenza-Okuhle added:

“Mama’s walk is so assuring. It’s like she’s saying that this is the new history book for her family.”

72-year-old gogo celebrates PhD in TikTok video

In a similar story, Briefly News reported that an inspiring gogo bagged a PhD in education at 72.

The gogo of nine always wanted to have a PhD, a dream she had for a long time. She also imparted encouraging words to remind people never to give up on their dreams. Netizens celebrated her and were inspired to want to pursue their dreams as well.

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Source: Briefly News

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Tebogo Mokwena (Current Affairs editor) Tebogo Mokwena is a Current Affairs Editor at Briefly News. He has a Diploma in Journalism from ALISON. He joined Daily Sun, where he worked for 4 years covering politics, crime, entertainment, current affairs, policy, governance and art. He was also a sub-editor and journalist for Capricorn Post before joining Vutivi Business News in 2020, where he covered small business news policy and governance, analysis and profiles. He joined Briefly News in 2023. Tebogo passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative Email: tebogo.mokwena@briefly.co.za