With limited jobs, expensive study fees and family responsibilities, many people never truly succeed.
And, although it might not have been easy, every struggle was worth it.
Ndebele recently graduated with a National Diploma in Safety Management at the University of South Africa (UNISA).
Photo credit: Sthembiso Ndebele/Facebook.Source: Facebook
The 27-year-old spoke toBriefly.co.zaabout his journey to success and all the struggles he had to overcome.
Ndebele grew up in a rural area called eNdombeni, under eMfekayi area at Mtubatuba, North of KwaZulu-Natal.
Despite growing up in poverty, Ndebele excelled in school.
He managed to secure a contract job but it was not full-time and it did not pay well.
After a couple of months, he took a job at another firm and was given a salary increase.
However, his life changed in 2017 when he was employed by UNISA as a security guard.
While working on the varsity’s premises, Ndebele starting looking into furthering his studies.
He had more time off and received a decent salary to fund his studies.
Although his journey was hard, Ndebele is grateful for his success.
Ndebele hopes to further his studies even more and to eventually complete a PhD in his field.
He toldBriefly.co.zathat he then hopes to start his own businesses and create job opportunities for other South Africans.
Ndebele has encouraged other young South Africans to follow their dreams, even when times are tough.
He added there are more bursaries and scholarships available nowadays to help those who can’t afford education.
His story was also shared on Twitter by social media user Blessings Ramoba and it inspired South Africans.
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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