'I really thought I wasn’t going to make it — 'House of Zwide' star Kgabang Sekhabi is a proud graduate

Congratulations are in order for Kgabang Sekhabi after obtaining her BA in Film and Television. 

The actress, best known for her starring role as Shoki, on e.tv's House of Zwide, was beaming with pride as she shared images from her graduation at Wits University, wearing the gown her father wore when he graduated at the same institution 30 years ago.

Reflecting on her academic journey, Kgabang spoke of the challenges she overcame over the years and the impact it had on her physically, spiritually and emotionally. 

“The person I am today is not the person I was when I first stepped through these University gates. I am so proud of the woman standing here today, boy is she strong and capable of anything she puts her mind to. She inspires me so much, whenever I am low, I will look back on this day, on this journey and I will pick myself up again the same way she had to, over and over again,” she wrote. 

“Oh gosh, there is so much I could say about the challenges I’ve faced throughout the years, and even days leading to this point. It’s been a mentally, physically and spiritually taxing journey, and there were many times where I really thought I wasn’t going to make it here. Thank you to my mom and dad, family and my friends for carrying me through till the end.” 

DJ Cleo also shared images from his graduation. 

After studying sound engineering in 2000 DJ Cleo enrolled at Wits University to do a short course in property investment in 2019 and later decided to do a BA degree in business management.

In 2020, DJ Cleo revealed he had returned to school after ignoring the idea for nearly 20 years and had a lot of people inspired on social media.

“Today I embark on a journey that I’ve ignored for almost 20 years. I’m nervous and excited. It’s going to take a lot of dedication, hard work, sweat and tears. I hope I can inspire many people out there. I’m ready. See y’all in 2023 on graduation day,” he wrote.

DJ Cleo told TshisaLIVE that while it is tough juggling studying with the demands of the entertainment industry, he planned to study more after he graduated.

“One always suffers. Right now I missed an assignment deadline because I'm finalising my album due October 8 ... I  plan on getting my MBA , but there's also many distractions like my career and parenting, so I will decide when the time comes. The end goal is an MBA or another degree (BA Law).

“Education is important to me because it teaches application processes and helps give you a sound theoretical stance in one's cognitive application to everyday life situations, in addition to just getting the knowledge learnt.”

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