Sam Mangena, 28, already holds a national diploma in engineering,Briefly.co.zagathered.
He subsequently gained admission to the University of Johannesburg.
Despite this setback, a determined Mangena didn’t give up.
Sam Mangena during his interview inside his shack. Source: SABC
He managed to secure donor funding to continue his studies.
Additionally, he built his own shack in the Booysens informal settlement in Johannesburg.
The young student also started collecting and selling recyclable plastic to get money for food.
Mangena sells recycled plastic to make ends meet. Source: SABC
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Mangena also has to walk 5km to university. Source: SABC
