Lindani Mzize, a 26-year-old from Mbizana, has defied the odds by graduating as a medical doctor from Walter Sisulu University (WSU). His path to success was paved with immense challenges, including witnessing his mother's murder at the young age of 14 and battling post-traumatic stress disorder and financial hardship.
Mzize's journey to becoming a doctor was not easy. After matriculating in 2016, he initially enrolled in a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal but later dropped out. To support himself, he began driving a taxi. However, his dream of becoming a healthcare professional remained strong.
"Graduating has left me speechless," Mzize shared. "It still feels like a dream because the road was not easy." He credits his late mother as his inspiration, stating, "Everything that I did was for my late mom who passed away in 2012."
Despite the challenges, Mzize persevered. He applied to study medicine at WSU and continued driving a taxi during holidays to maintain financial independence. "I knew it would be difficult at the beginning of every year because the funding takes time to reflect in our accounts," he explained. "Thinking ahead, I made a point in the holidays of working hard and saving so I'd have money to sustain me for the first three months while waiting for funding."
Mzize's story is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. He hopes his journey will inspire others facing adversity to pursue their dreams. He is now set to begin his internship at General Justice Gizenza Mpanza Regional Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his life.
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Mzize's journey to becoming a doctor was not easy. After matriculating in 2016, he initially enrolled in a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal but later dropped out. To support himself, he began driving a taxi. However, his dream of becoming a healthcare professional remained strong.
"Graduating has left me speechless," Mzize shared. "It still feels like a dream because the road was not easy." He credits his late mother as his inspiration, stating, "Everything that I did was for my late mom who passed away in 2012."
Despite the challenges, Mzize persevered. He applied to study medicine at WSU and continued driving a taxi during holidays to maintain financial independence. "I knew it would be difficult at the beginning of every year because the funding takes time to reflect in our accounts," he explained. "Thinking ahead, I made a point in the holidays of working hard and saving so I'd have money to sustain me for the first three months while waiting for funding."
Mzize's story is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. He hopes his journey will inspire others facing adversity to pursue their dreams. He is now set to begin his internship at General Justice Gizenza Mpanza Regional Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his life.
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Trends Mzansi is a "feel good" blog that aims to make readers feel good about life and inspire them to achieve greatness, reminding them that anything is possible even in these challenging times.
Please support the work we do at Trend Mzansi of telling those "feel good" stories and opportunities.
Donations of any amount are appreciated and they can be made at any time.
Acc Holder Name: Trends Mzansi
Bank Name: Grindrod Bank Limited
Account Number: 11031470466
Account Type: Savings
Branch Code: 584 000
