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Nkosana Senzeni Madikane shared an inspiring post in Facebook’s #ImStaying group.

Growing up in poverty motivated Nkosana to study hard to provide a more comfortable life for his own family.

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Being one of six children living in a shack made life difficult for Nkosana.

He eventually earned a BA degree specialising in Industrial Sociology and Psychology.

He was then appointed as a ward by the Department of Correctional Services.

Determine your destiny: Man studies hard to end family poverty

This South African man worked hard to take himself out of poverty. Image: Nkosana Senzeni MadikaneSource: Facebook

Nkosana also completed his LLB.

He has since purchased houses in Mahikeng, Klerksdorp, Pretoria and Kimberly.

Pilgrim’s Rest was established in the late 1800s; it is truly something out of a storybook.

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Cairan shared a series of images of the stunning town.

The rustic aesthetic of Pilgrim’s Rest should pull in a lot of tourists.

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Source: Briefly News

Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.

Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.