- Nokuthula Dlamini’s emotional graduation story went viral, inspiring kindness across South Africa and people came out in large numbers to act
- Supporters, including photographers and makeup artists, showered Dlamini with gifts and professional services and the end look was simply superb
- Netizens praised Dlamini as a role model for perseverance and determination despite financial struggles that are known to disappoint many people
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Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa: A young girl, Nokuthula Dlamini, attended her own graduation in clothes that have been given a full makeover. by well-wishers, and the outcome was just drop-dead gorgeous.
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The young University of Kwa Zulu Natal graduate touched South Africans with her emotional graduation and received an outpouring of support after it went viral.
Nokuthula’s story resonated with many people after she shared that she attended her graduation ceremony with clothes she already owned. Since she started trending, photographers, makeup artists and ordinary South Africans rallied behind the graduate to help her celebrate her academic achievement.
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In the video, the young woman went from having a natural hairstyle with two buns on the side to having a long and braided extension on her hair, which grabbed a lot of attention.
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In place of drab, old clothes, she looked quite fashionable in a peach dress which hugged her slim figure in a beautiful and respectful way given the occasion, and she was also given beautiful heeled shoes to complement the look.
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How about the celebration?
After the makeover, the beauty was taken for a photo shoot where she flaunted her dress, gown and graduation cake. She was taken to a restaurant in a posh car, where she had an expensive dinner to celebrate her achievements and also had the time of her life.
Many people were touched by the gestures of well-wishers and wished her well in the next phase of life, which is getting a job and changing her story.
How did netizens react to the story?
Officixl Duppy:
“What you deserve will come for you.”
Julius Nkoana:
“The goal was to graduate, not to look like a slay queen.”
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Ree Magweva:
“I thought a company would give her a job; that will be the best gift .”
Nosiphiwo Ngidi:
“I thnk the main caption that made people want to donate is that she cld not afford bt through all that she said I am going towork hard and people are appreciating that SA did well; she’s an example, a role model to many.”
MaDlamini Boti:
“Awwwww it like a different person. look at the beauty. Siyabonga, siyabonga South Africans for a job well done.”
Refiloe Kutumela
There was nothing wrong in being natural. Make-up or not, no one will take away her qualification, finish and klaar.
Short-statured man delights at his graduation ceremony
In a different story, Siyabonga Khumalo got a standing ovation from fellow graduates, academics, and guests after graduating with incredible accolades.
The short-statured man stunned many with his achievements, as they cheered him after his name was called and his milestones read.
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He appreciated the school, friends, family and fellow graduates for the support they accorded to him as he began a new chapter.
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