A gent shared his inspiring journey from a disadvantaged background to academic success, overcoming hardships like studying outdoors during his final exams.
His story inspired many on social media, with users praising his resilience and perseveranceDespite a tough home environment, a gent passed matric with distinctions and pursued his dreams at the University of Western Cape. Image: @lamour_cloete.
In a series of pictures posted online, @lamour_cloete reflected on the challenges growing up, noting that his home situation was never conducive to learning."I come from a disadvantaged background, but I never allowed my home situation to discourage me. My matric year wasn't easy. Covid came. But I studied during lockdown.
"You are intelligent. My advice is to never stop studying until you have your PhD. I went back to study my first year at university at 29 years old and never stopped studying. Just completed my PhD.""AI is getting scary": Mzansi after young man shares video virtually hugging deceased father "On your next birthday, I will make a cake for you for free and send it to you wherever you are. You are such an inspiration. Well done for not giving up bro."Reading this with tears in my eyes. 'When the time is right, I the Lord will make it happen.'"This really made me emotional… I got two kids and I'm trying to educate myself. It gets difficult at times, but this gave me hope. Dankie, meneer.
"Amen, brother. I'm in my third year studying for a degree in policing, with 19 years of service. You inspired me to go further to climb those ranks.""I'm so proud of you, Rush Cloete. Early morning, you bring tears to my eyes! You are such a light to many, especially as a male! Continue to be an inspiration."Reitumetse Makwea is a Current Affairs journalist at Briefly News.
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