Woman returned to grade 11 at 30, now 35 in 4th year universityby Bongiwe Mati
PICTURE: TITKTOK
Many South Africans are ready to re-write their stories, going back to school and chasing their dreams regardless of age. This is something beautiful to see as it is never too late to change for the better.

TikTok user @ziphoo87 is a living testament as she went back to grade 11 at the age of 30, and currently doing her fourth year at an institution of higher learning.

 

The TikToker who in one of the videos donned a Wits University sweater, is also a member of SASCO a student representative party. An advocate of education and chasing dreams, Zipho’s timeline will surely leave you inspired.This prompted many internet users who were on the same journey as Zipho and those who wished to follow in her footsteps to share their comments.

One user shared her story detailing:

“What a motivation wangenza ngangazi bukeli phansi ngesinqumo engisithathileyo (you’ve just made me not look down on the decision I’ve taken). I’m 26 and ngibuyele eakoleni (went back to school) I’m doing grade 12 nginxiba (I wear) uniform and ngiyinsini emphakathin (I am a laughingstock in my community).”

“I’m 35 doing my grade 11 and can’t wait for varsity 🤭 in God we trust.”

One user who felt motivated but didn’t know where to start asked:

“Guys what is the turning point or what makes you come to such a decision I’m stuck and I’m 24 it’s like I’m still 17 there is no progress.”

Another user with a good story to share commented:

“I upgraded my matric at 32, started my law degree at 33, finished at 36, now working at the High Court and doing masters, it’s never too late.”

“I also want to go back to grade 12 I’m 33 years old they don’t accept me at high school so please help me guys.”