"I Am Not a Failure": SA Woman Celebrates Finally Bagging Her PhD
- A South African woman has taken to Facebook to celebrate finally getting her PhD
- In a heartwarming post, she explains how many challenges stood in her way but she pushed through them all
- Many felt that they could take a leaf from her branch, all commending her in the comment section
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A South African lady has served as a shining example of where dedication and determination can get you in life. Vuyokazi 'Vuyo' Mntuyedwa shared a heartwarming post on Facebook's ImStaying about how she finally got her PhD after undergoing many challenges.
"On 18 Dec 2020, I received my Ph.D. degree at UWC after so many challenges that have delayed my progress. I have told myself one thing, regardless of the delays but am going to get my PhD degree one day because am not a failure.
"I did not quit, or dropout because I knew that as a Black young woman I am capable of finishing this PhD. So I want to encourage everyone that, Never ever give up on your Dreams the Devil and the circumstances can delay you But don’t lose focus. I walk tall every day these days as Dr M my new academic title. I salute my perseverance all the time and resilience. #DrM #PhDStory #ImStaying" she wrote proudly.
Source: UGC
Stayers had this to say:
Thobeka Dwadwa said:
"Well done and congrats, may all people who ever started on the PhD path pick up and continue"
Margaret Turner said:
"Well done you deserve it."
Carol Ashton Spencer said:
"Very well done."
Kamohelo Motloung said:
"Wow. Congratulations Doctor."
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In a separate story, YEN.com.gh reports that a lady with the handle @Mzzbestbest has shown off her beautiful family on Twitter and made many wonder when theirs is going to come. People said her family looks beautiful as they showered much praise on her child.
There were a few tweeps who wondered why her husband was not smiling.
The hubby wears a cool plaited hairstyle. In one of the photos, both the mother and father planted a doting kiss on their child's head.
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Mohammed Awal Mohammed Awal holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies (Journalism) at the Ghana Institute of Journalism. He has worked in print and online media with Ghanaian-based The Chronicle newspaper, Starr FM and US-based online portable, Face2faceAfrica.com. He also had brief stints with Africafeeds.
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