The 64-year-old obtained her National Diploma in Electrical Engineering during the Tshwane University of Technologys Spring Graduations.

By 43, the inspiring gogo matriculated and decided to further her education even more.

Nghonyama initially wanted to become a nurse but she had no success after enrolling in several nursing colleges.

Lady who matriculated at 43 earns electrical engineer degree at 64

Randeka Nghonyama graduated with an electrical engineering degree at the age of 64. Photo credit: Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)/Facebook.Source: Facebook

She then decided to apply to TUT’s Electrical Engineering Programme in 2003 and was accepted.

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