It was losing her beloved son to a horrific car accident that prompted a 67-year-old UCT student to pursue her studies.
"His death killed me on the inside; I was even admitted to hospital. He was such a hard worker, he wanted to complete his studies and make me proud. After a while, I decided that I would go to university and study, to make him proud even if he is no longer here," said Nombuyiselo Mfini.
The mother of two and grandmother of four said she completed her first qualification in the early 2000s and worked for several years. "I am an extrovert, I love people. I am a people's person. I enjoyed working but felt some sense of discontentment," she told TimesLIVE. Months later, she lost her husband to extended illness, which almost hindered her from pursuing her studies.
"I had to sit down and do some introspection about where my life was headed. I told myself I was not going to sit at home because I am destined for greatness," she said.
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