Girl who had 2 kids as a teenager finally graduates after returning to school

- Lindiwe Shabane gave birth to two children while still in her teens

- Although she was ridiculed within her own community, she went on to achieve her academic dreams

- While working part-time, she still managed to graduate and is now aiming for her honours degree

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Lindiwe Shabane is a typical example of how the talented youth of Africa can easily be derailed from achieving their dreams.

Like many young women, Lindiwe fell pregnant at a young age. In fact, she went on to have two children before the age of 20.

With members of her community treating her with disdain, it seemed all hope may have been lost.

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However, the young lady is testament to the power of hard work and determination as she forced her way back on track.

Lindiwe told Briefly.co.za:

"I registered at one of the TVET colleges in 2013 for Engineering Automotive Repair and Maintenance where I did Level 2, 3 and 4. I realised later that I chose the wrong profession."

Lindiwe decided to register at the University of Mpumalanga and the blood, sweat and tears paid off as she obtained her degree.

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She says:

"During my undergraduate years, it was not easy. I used to sell snacks for the past three years, so that I can take care of my kids and family, during recess I would go to the restaurant and work part time, sometimes on weekends. Yoo, it was so tiring and draining."

Lindiwe has been blessed to have received a bursary through an employer group and is currently targeting her Honours degree in Development of Studies.

Lindiwe shared an important message to young South Africans:

"I would love to encourage all single mothers and teenagers who got pregnant and decide to drop out of school out there, that it is never too late."

Previously, YEN.com.gh also reported that Samuel Nii Quaye, a boy who disappeared when he was only two years old has finally been found by his real family at 20 years old.

Atinkaonline.com confirms the boy was found after the traditional media, Atinka FM, hosted Samuel who recounted his story and mentioned all he has been through since childhood.

According to the young man, he had been living with a fetish priest throughout his life and only realised they were not actually related after the man's wife was deceased.

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